The Rest Is Money

15. Is the Bank of England fit for purpose?

Nov 30, 2023
Is the Bank of England broken? 'BookTok' transforming the publishing industry. Does boycotting brands make a difference? Bank of England's forecasting mistakes. Impact of Book Talk on book sales. Effects of boycotts on businesses and workers. The limitations of focusing on GDP as a measure of growth.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Remembering Charlie Munger and his Wise Words on Investing
01:57 • 2min
3
Bank of England's Inadequate Forecasting and Mistakes
03:37 • 17min
4
Frustrations with Governments and the Book Industry, and Sponsor Break
21:01 • 2min
5
The Impact of Book Talk on the Publishing Industry
23:05 • 13min
6
The Impact of Boycotts on Businesses and Workers
35:38 • 4min
7
Understanding Growth and Prosperity Beyond GDP
39:44 • 3min