Isabella Weber

Isabella Weber, an economist from UMass Amherst, discusses bold proposals for making New York City more affordable, such as free buses and universal childcare. Andrew Ryan from the Citizens Budget Commission highlights fiscal challenges and the city's budget constraints, questioning the feasibility of these ambitious plans. Michelle Fleury, BBC's North America correspondent, shares insights on business reactions to the mayoral race and Mamdani’s appeal. Together, they explore the complexities of addressing affordability in the city that never sleeps.

Economist Isabella Weber challenges inflation linked to corporate greed, facing backlash before being vindicated. Discussion covers surge in profits during pandemic, impact of price hikes on consumers, and advocating for targeted price controls. Also touches on seller's inflation, economic strategy, and need for strategic controls post-energy crisis.

Isabella Weber, Wirtschaftswissenschaftlerin an der Universität von Massachusetts, diskutiert die oft unterschätzte Inflation und ihre Auswirkungen auf die Gesellschaft. Sie beleuchtet Preiskontrollen, einschließlich erfolgreicher Experimente in Mexiko, als mögliche Lösungen gegen hohe Lebenshaltungskosten. Außerdem thematisiert sie die Notwendigkeit einer antifaschistischen Wirtschaftspolitik und deren Einfluss auf einkommensschwache Haushalte. Im Hinblick auf die Bundestagswahl erörtert sie politische Strategien, um populistischen Ansätzen entgegenzuwirken.

Isabella Weber, an associate professor at UMass Amherst, dives into the heated debate over price controls in response to inflation. She discusses the concept of 'shockflation' and critiques traditional monetary policies as insufficient. Weber advocates for government measures like capping prices on essential goods to stabilize markets and support vulnerable populations. The conversation also contrasts U.S. and European approaches to inflation, shedding light on the challenges and complexities of effective economic policy.

Isabella Weber, an economist, discusses the causes and consequences of inflation, emphasizing the impact of supply chain disruptions. The podcast explores inflated prices in important sectors, proposes interventions, and highlights the importance of sector-specific measures. Government interventions in economic shocks and climate change are also discussed, along with disaster preparedness and historical price revolutions.