Economics Explained

Income and wealth inequality are two of the most debate issues in the world of economics. In this video we look at some of the most equal countries in the world to see what they are doing right Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A home is in most developed nations in the world the centrepiece of the family finances, it is simultaneously the largest investment and largest expense of almost any individual lucky enough to break it to this increasingly unattainable market with a massive mortgage. But is this all for the best? Have houses been conflated with poker chips, as people no longer look at them as shelter for a growing family but rather as an asset to make wild speculative moves on in the hope of equally wild returns. The property market was at the centre of the last financial downturn in 2008, and as it seems we are on the precipice of another major recession it is probably a prudent time to re-evaluate what is going on with the world of real estate. To do this we are really going to have to look at things on a few level’s from the macroeconomic factors like over-development and over-leveraging to issues on an economy-wide level which is ultimately going to boil down to answering a few key questions: What does a strong property market mean for the wider economy? Are their better investments out there? And are we over-leveraged right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The economics of Britain's exit from the European Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to learn more? Check out our episode on Bank Failures on YouTubeWe had the pleasure of interviewing Jean-Edouard Colliard, a professor at HEC Paris who knows a lot about financial regulation. He talked to us about bank failures and how he could have predicted the recent ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is it even possible for a company to be worth more than $1 trillion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Say you find yourself sitting on top of a vast fortune of funds that were acquired legitimately (or otherwise), and let's just say this vast fortune propels you to billionaire status. Congratulations! You've made it! ... well, sort of. All that’s left to do now is make sure your fortune is secure for generations to come (and not lost as quickly as it was made). But before you can enjoy the high life, you are going to need to first check-off a few things. Luckily you are in the right place. So, take out your notepad and pen, this is the first video in a two-part series on how to become the master of your finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is modern monetary theory? Is unlimited money possible? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can wars benefit a country's economy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could space travel ever be economically viable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out our corresponding video on YouTube and share your thoughts in the comments.---Nouriel Roubini is an economist and professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, known for his expertise in macroeconomics and international finance. He predicted the 2008 financial crisis and has served as an economic adviser to the IMF, World Bank, and various governments. He is a frequent commentator in the media, has written several books and articles, and is the co-founder and chairman of Roubini Global Economics.In his book "MegaThreats" he identifies ten major global risks, including pandemics, climate change, and economic inequality, that require global cooperation to address. Roubini offers solutions such as investing in healthcare, education, and sustainable energy, and creating new systems for global governance. The book serves as a warning and a call to action to build a more resilient and equitable world.Dr. Roubini's full book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices