

Economics Is the Deadliest Science
Dec 4, 2023
Explore the deadly consequences of poor economic decision making and the trade-off between economic benefit and human well-being. Dive into the dilemma of balancing individual and societal interests in economics. Learn about China's failed attempt at industrialization and the challenges of implementing economic policies. Discover the drawbacks of data-driven economics and the unequal distribution of benefits from globalization.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Dilemma of Individual vs. Societal Interests in Economics
02:07 • 2min
China's Backyard Furnaces: A Failed Attempt at Industrialization
04:01 • 3min
The Debate and Challenges of Economic Policies
07:17 • 3min
The Drawbacks of Data-Driven Economics and the Impact of Globalization
10:45 • 5min