

How the Economy Really Works: Savings, Investing, Consuming and Market Distortions
Mar 13, 2024
Learn about the economic engine's coordination between savers, investors, consumers, and more. Discover how hoarding and unfair competition lead to economic distortions. Explore the paradox of thrift, borrowing's impact on income, and examples of market distortions like planned obsolescence.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Savings, Borrowing, and Economic Growth
03:39 • 5min
Debt Issuance, Central Banks, and Trade Balance Impact
08:23 • 6min
The Interplay Between Spending, Saving, and Production in the Economy
14:14 • 3min
Understanding Investment Vehicles and Market Distortions
16:45 • 9min
Exploring Market Distortions and Economic Dynamics
25:17 • 4min