The Other Hand

Could 2025 herald peak populism and the emergence of radical policy shifts? The podcast delves into the MAGAisation of corporate America, suggesting it's sowing the seeds of its own downfall. Attention turns to Spain's bold moves to tackle its housing crisis, with lessons for other nations grappling with affordability issues. Additionally, the discussion urges listeners to rethink their social media consumption for better mental health while critically analyzing neoliberalism's grip on modern economics.

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Economists have sung the praises of free trade for centuries. But nobody that matters believes any longer that free trade is good. The new religion has taken us into the unknown. Or perhaps not: the known unknown is a question. What happens when really stupid people run the world?What's the difference between Trump's threats of military force and Putin's similar remarks pre-invasion?Free trade laid the basis for post WW2 prosperity. On average we became a lot better off. But some people did not. Free trade's dirty secret is that it creates both winners and losers. Economists have been frightened to talk about the losers, partly through a disgraceful lack of interest but also because of a key belief. Give a bad or thick politician the slightest excuse to become full-on protectionist and they will grab it with both hands. They will adopt policies that look superficially plausible but harm almost everyone. Only the plutocracy wins.Over in the UK, things are going from bad to worse. The stark conclusion from the bond market crash: the government has run out of money. Or, at the very least, easy money. The Starmer-Reeves administration risks failure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Irish House prices up again, Fed cuts, markets tank, UK woes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK's Labour government has already had to 'reset' it's goals. Nigel Farage is the big winner from Keir Starmer's incompetence.In the US, it looks increasingly like Elon Musk has Trump's ear. For now, at least Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent research shows house prices in Ireland may be overvalued by 8% to 10%, raising concerns about future market stability. The podcast delves into the complexities of housing market evaluations, considering factors like household debt and economic shocks. It also tackles the puzzling decline in inflation amidst rising living costs, particularly for necessities. Additionally, the discussion highlights Greece's economic recovery and its solar energy leadership, alongside the impact of U.S. tariffs on Ireland’s trade balance.

While political chaos reigns in France and Germany, Ireland emerges as a beacon of stability. The conversation navigates tax insights and the impact of major corporations on the Irish economy, highlighting a surprising surplus. As populism takes root in the UK and France, the discussion contrasts their fiscal challenges with Ireland's appeal for foreign investment. A young Dublin racing driver's experiences in Saudi Arabia add a unique flavor to this economic analysis, showcasing Ireland's potential amidst global uncertainty.