

Hair on Fire
Aug 9, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Robin Brooks, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former IMF and Goldman Sachs expert, shares insights on recent turbulence in global markets. He dives into Japan's distinct monetary policies and their ripple effects, particularly with the yen. The conversation touches on the alarming debt dynamics between the U.S. and Japan, as well as the challenges of navigating post-COVID employment statistics. Brooks also emphasizes urgent economic policy reforms in light of upcoming elections and the need for unity in addressing these issues.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
From Germany to Global Economics
04:38 • 5min
Monetary Policy Divergence: Japan vs. the World
10:05 • 10min
Debt Dynamics: US vs. Japan
20:14 • 19min
Analyzing Employment Statistics Post-COVID
38:54 • 6min
Navigating Economic Challenges Post-Pandemic
44:32 • 15min
Election Insights and the Future of Unity
59:57 • 3min