Poland has had an incredible economic rise since the collapse of communism, even as its government has become increasingly illiberal. Are the two things connected? Or contradictory? Adam and Cameron dig in.Also on the episode: The economics of marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Elon Musk's fortune dwindles to a mere $190 billion, a new oligarch has been crowned the richest person in the world: Bernard Arnault of France. On the episode this week, Cameron and Adam discuss how Arnault made his money and what his empire tells us about his home country.Also on the show: the economics of chocolate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode happens to overlap with Valentine's Day, so we thought we'd use that as an opportunity to start a new series on the economics of love. For the next several weeks, we're going to be spending part of every show talking about romantic relationships from an economic perspective.We thought we'd start this week with the place that most romantic relationships tend to start, and that is with dating, specifically with dating apps. And the data point there is 39 39%. That is the share of all heterosexual couples who now report having met their partner online. That makes online including dating apps the most popular single method of meeting a romantic partner more popular than all the traditional avenues, whether through family friends at a bar, their work, church in the neighborhood, etc..And actually, that means heterosexual couples are only now catching up to same sex couples. 65% of same sex couples say they met their partner online. So they have been ahead of the curve. All this adds up to dating apps, being in the center of our national romantic life. So we thought we'd dig in... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special bonus this week, we share an episode from Heat of The Moment, a podcast from FP and the Climate Investment Funds which offers a hopeful perspective on the climate crisis. The latest season focuses on a "just transition," the idea that as we shift to climate-smarter energy, food systems, infrastructure, and more, we bring everyone along. Also that the communities and industries who historically made their living from fossil fuels or unsustainable practices, for example, aren't left behind. And that those most vulnerable to the effects of this transition are heard and also reap the benefits of this new economy.Follow the series here on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When activist short-seller Hindenburg Research issued a scathing report about the Adani Group this past week, the value of the Indian conglomerate plunged quickly. Adam and Cameron discuss Hindenburg's findings and what they say about the Indian economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With news that Western countries will send tanks to Ukraine, Cameron and Adam discuss how the weapon system could help fend off Russia—and why it won't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three years ago, a new virus wreaked havoc on China and triggered a public health and economic crisis around the world. Today, COVID is still roiling China and destabilizing the world economy.\ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a towering figure in the history of American civil rights. But he also had an economic philosophy, and he expressed his ideas late in life about capitalism, communism and the right path for the United States. As Americans observe King's birthday in the coming week, Adam and Cameron discuss his approach to economic policy and justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did The Bahamas become a global center for money laundering, tax avoidance, and financial engineering? Adam and Cameron take up this question following the collapse of FTX, which had its headquarters in the island country. Also on the show: Is the fusion revolution really here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Adam and Cameron discuss three things that could roil the world's economy in 2023: the downturn in the U.S. housing market, the yield curve control of the Bank of Japan, and the debt crisis in Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices