Economist Michael Hudson on debt relief, inflation, Ukraine disaster capitalism, petrodollar crisis

Sep 8, 2022

Economist Michael Hudson discusses partial student debt relief, inflation crisis, disaster capitalism in Ukraine, and China's challenge to the petrodollar. Topics also include asset price inflation, neoliberal era, natural resource protection, factors contributing to the strength of the US dollar, and the future of Prince Charles after the death of Queen Elizabeth.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Biden's Limited Forgiveness of Student Debt

02:59 • 10min

Inflation: Consumer Price vs Asset Price

13:09 • 23min

Interest Rates and the Neoliberal Era

36:16 • 32min

Protecting Natural Resources and Minerals from Exploitation

01:08:27 • 9min

Factors Contributing to the Strength of the US Dollar

01:16:59 • 1min

The Death of Queen Elizabeth and the Future of Prince Charles

01:18:28 • 6min