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How the Fed Works, Currency Crises, and TikTok ban [Listener Mailbag]

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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Voting Against Interests: Economic and Political Dynamics

This chapter examines the paradox of why many Americans vote against their own economic interests, unraveling historical and contemporary examples that illustrate the impact of stereotypes, miseducation, and racism. It also addresses the complexities of U.S. foreign relations, particularly regarding Japan's economic challenges with a weakening yen and its implications for global currency dynamics. Furthermore, the discussion touches on recent currency crises and the political ramifications, including the influence of social media platforms like TikTok on user behavior in the current landscape.

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