

Is Japan in crisis as yen crashes? Or is USA exporting its economic problems?
13 snips May 1, 2024
Geoeconomics expert Ben Norton discusses Japan's economic crisis amid the falling yen. Topics include US deficits driving GDP growth, Japan's debt, interest rates, inflation, US Treasurys, and China's de-dollarization. Analyzing complex economic dynamics, the podcast challenges crisis narratives and explores the global implications of currency movements.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Yen's Impact on the Japanese Economy
02:34 • 5min
Analysis of GDP Measurement and Economic Misconceptions
08:04 • 3min
Understanding Economic Dynamics Between Japan and the United States
10:35 • 21min
Analysis of Japan and China's U.S. Treasury Securities Holdings and Global De-Dollarization Trends
31:11 • 2min
Complex Economic Analysis of Japan's Currency Movement and Global Implications
33:20 • 3min