Ones and Tooze Coming Soon: Ones and Tooze, with Adam Tooze
Sep 2, 2021
Explore the intriguing correlations between China's life expectancy and current global dynamics. Dive into how the U.S. interest rate hike in 1994 sheds light on today's inflation concerns. Engage with insightful discussions on globalization and climate change, transforming how we perceive economic data. Join experts as they dissect these pressing topics and connect the dots for a clearer understanding of our world.
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Multinationals and Global Trade
- The operations of large multinationals like Ford and GM significantly influence global trade dynamics.
- Adam Tooze possesses extensive knowledge on this and other economic topics.
COVID's Impact on Poverty
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a historically unprecedented 2.4% increase in U.S. poverty in 2020.
- This number highlights the severe economic consequences of the crisis.
Life Expectancy Comparison
- In 1965, the U.S. and Japan had similar life expectancies around 70 years.
- By 2018, the U.S. was at 78.5, while Japan reached 84, a significant difference.