Global Energy Dynamics: A Tale of Two Superpowers

Have the bond markets become a new form of global governance? Are we witnessing the end of US economic exceptionalism? And how does game theory relate to cooperation on net-zero?

This week on Cleaning Up, Bryony Worthington sits down with renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian to unpack the complex intersections of global finance, politics, and climate change. 

El-Erian offers insights into the current economic landscape, exploring how central banks, trade tensions, and technological innovations are reshaping our understanding of international economics. 

From the rise of China's green technology sector and the scrapping of Canada’s carbon tax to bond vigilantism and the potential long-term consequences of US trade policy, this episode provides a nuanced look at the challenges and opportunities facing the global economy in an era of unprecedented uncertainty.

Find more: 

• The Sierra Leone Special: https://youtu.be/z-5QjSfy2SM
• Mohamed’s website: https://www.mohamedel-erian.com/
• How China Became a Green Finance Superpower: https://youtu.be/Fu6giWzTxAY

Leadership Circle: 

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