

Pakistonomy - Episode 170 - Why did the dollar cross 300 rupees?
Aug 25, 2023
In this episode, the podcast discusses the weakness of the Pakistani rupee and the real driver behind it - money supply growth. They also explore the bleak outlook for the economy, how to stop the vicious cycle, and share views on the SIFC. The hosts analyze the divergence between projected and actual monetary aggregates, challenges in debt restructuring and decision making, and the limits of mining as a solution. They also discuss trade flows, concerns about the stability of the rupee, and the problem of inflation in Pakistan.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Divergence between Projected and Actual Monetary Aggregates
01:52 • 31min
Challenges in Debt Restructuring and Decision Making
32:54 • 3min
Exploring the Limits of Mining and the Lessons from CPEC
36:10 • 3min
Trade Flows, Myths, and Concerns about SIFC and Rupee Stability
38:52 • 2min
The Problem of Inflation in Pakistan
40:59 • 4min