

#139 'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini On The 10 Megathreats That Could Destroy Our Economy
Jan 30, 2024
"Dr. Doom" Nouriel Roubini, Professor Emeritus of Economics, discusses the near-term macro outlook for 2024, predicting a soft landing. He also highlights ten interconnected megathreats that pose a slow-moving trainwreck to our economy. These threats include rising debt, future inflation, and the impact of increasing bond yields. Additionally, Roubini shares insights on Silicon Valley's collapse, Bitcoin's lack of currency attributes, and observations on trends at Davos.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Potential Scenarios for the US and Global Economy
02:05 • 28min
Global Debt Crisis and the Power Struggle between Fiscal and Monetary Authorities
29:39 • 12min
The Impact of Rising Inflation on the Economy
41:57 • 3min
Silicon Valley Collapse and Interest Rate Impact
44:53 • 6min
Analysis of Bitcoin's Approval and the Lack of Currency Attributes in Cryptocurrencies
50:42 • 5min
Distinguishing Between Manure and 'Shit Coins' and Observations on Trends and Conventional Wisdom in Davos
55:29 • 4min