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Don’t spend it all at once: Pakistan and the IMF
May 15, 2019
Joel Budd, social policy editor at The Economist, dives into Pakistan's recent economic crisis and its 22nd bailout from the IMF. He discusses the socio-political implications of the bailout amid public discontent. The conversation shifts to global meat consumption trends, highlighting an increase in demand even as vegetarianism gains traction. Budd also explores cultural insights derived from French naming conventions, revealing social changes that numbers alone can’t illustrate. It’s a fascinating juxtaposition of economy, diet, and identity.
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