PBD Podcast Nouriel Roubini | PBD Podcast | Ep. 319
Oct 25, 2023
Nouriel Roubini, a prominent Turkish-born Iranian-American economist and professor emeritus at NYU, discusses the pressing economic risks of our time. He highlights challenges like geopolitical tensions, climate change, and the complexities of making reliable economic predictions. Roubini explores the fragile balance policymakers face to maintain inflation without sparking a recession. He also delves into the economic ramifications of the Israel-Palestine conflict and examines the surge of labor strikes and immigration issues in today's economy.
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Economic Realism
- Economists must analyze both positive and negative scenarios.
- Downside risks are becoming more severe than upside risks.
Regime Change
- The global economy is experiencing a regime change with increasing risks.
- Several factors contribute, including geopolitical tensions and climate change.
Economic Predictions
- Approach economic predictions with skepticism, but value expert opinions.
- Consider various factors and scenarios when analyzing the economy.
