This was a free portion of the full episode. Click here to subscribe and access the full episode:https://ryanresearch.substack.com/Theo McDonald is a journalist for the Irish Independent and his work has appeared in other publications like the Business Post, UnHerd, The Currency, and more. He recently released a comprehensive report on the Irish Housing Crisis. Irish politicians have since leveraged it as an essential piece of research to understand and solve the crisis.  In our episode we discuss his report, the history of Irish housing market, the forces at work corrupting it (like vulture funds), and some ideas of how to solve it.You can follow Theo at the below links:His Twitter:https://x.com/tbald101His Substack:https://theomcdonald.substack.com/---Make sure to subscribe to Ryan Research on YouTube and Substack. You can follow Ryan Research on Twitter at:https://twitter.com/Ryan_ResearchAnd Ryan Research's host Peter Ryan on Twitter at:https://twitter.com/_PeterRyan

This was a free portion of the full episode. Click here to subscribe and access the full episode:https://ryanresearch.substack.com/p/east-asian-economic-development-oliverOliver Kim is a PhD candidate in Economics at UC Berkeley. His advisors are Edward Miguel, Benjamin Faber, Jón Steinsson, and Barry Eichengreen. His research interests are in development and economic history. One example of his work was a focus on rural roots of China’s miracle—in particular, the end of collective agriculture in the early 1980s—by applying machine learning to historical satellite imagery. His other research includes both historical work on the rise of East Asia and contemporary fieldwork in Kenya.In our episode we discuss the historical economic development of East Asia in the 20th century. Notable cases include South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China. You can follow Oliver at the below links:His Twitter:https://x.com/oliverwkimHis Substack:https://www.global-developments.org/His website:https://oliverwkim.com/---Make sure to subscribe to Ryan Research on YouTube and Substack. You can follow Ryan Research on Twitter at:https://twitter.com/Ryan_ResearchAnd Ryan Research's host Peter Ryan on Twitter at:https://twitter.com/_PeterRyan

The podcast delves into geopolitics, nationalist movements, industrial policy, and the impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Europe and China. It explores populism, European elections, post-war prospects, trade dynamics, historical industrialization, and post-liberal movements in a global context.

Thomas Fazi is a journalist from Rome, Italy. He's the author of The Battle for Europe: How an Elite Hijacked a Continent – and How We Can Take It Back (Pluto Press, 2014), Reclaiming the State: A Progressive Vision of Sovereignty for a Post-Neoliberal World (co-authored with Bill Mitchell; Pluto Press, 2017) and The Covid Consensus: The Global Assault on Democracy and the Poor—A Critique from the Left (co-authored with Toby Green; 2023). His articles have been published in UnHerd, Compact, and more.In our discussion, we talked about the state of Europe. The economic structure and consequences of the European Union (EU), European Central Bank (ECB), and eurozone currency union (euro). The history of post-war Europe and had it shifted into the neoliberal federalist consensus and how the left rather than oppositional went along with it. Finally, we discuss Fazi's recommendations for bringing politics and finance back to the national level for optimal democratic control. You can follow him on Twitter: @battleforeurope.You can find all his books here: https://thomasfazi.net/my-book-the-battle-for-europe/If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to subscribe and follow @_peterryan on Twitter too.

Juan David Rojas is a Miami-based Compact columnist, covering the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. He is also a contributor to American Affairs. He was an intelligence fellow at Florida International University’s Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy.In our chat, we discuss the economic history of Latin America. We provide an in-depth and nuanced description of events and ideologies that shaped it. Topics include imperialism, capitalism, Marxism, protectionism, neoliberal financialization, and more. Countries in focus included Brazil and Argentina.You can follow Juan at these links below:https://twitter.com/@rojasrjuandhttps://compactmag.com/columnist/juan-david-rojashttps://americanaffairsjournal.org/author/juan-david-rojas/Make sure to subscribe to Ryan Research here and on substack:https://ryanresearch.substack.com/

Julius Krein discusses the history of American economic development, challenges faced by the managerial class, US-China economic relationship, corporate dynamics, bringing back manufacturing jobs, and the intersection of entrepreneurship, economics, and innovation in a changing economic landscape.

Rian C. Whitton works as a researcher for Bismarck Analysis and writes an independent Substack called Doctor Syn. His primary areas of interest are automation, industrial policy, energy markets, geopolitical strategy, Britain’s place in the world, and cultural commentary. In this episode, we discuss industrial strategy across countries with a special focus on the United Kingdom. Rian's Substack: https://riancwhitton.substack.com/Bismarck Analysis: https://www.bismarckanalysis.com/Follow Rian on Twitter:https://twitter.com/RianCFFWhitton

I'm joined in episode 12 of the Ryan Research podcast by Krzysztof Tyszka-Drozdowski. He is a writer and analyst with a specific focus on globalization, industrial policy, and international conflict. He worked as an analyst in one of the agencies overseeing industrial policy in Poland.In our chat, talk about the history of economics focusing on the differences between liberalism and nationalism. We review Eric Helleiner's "The Neomercantilists" and explore the ideas that come out of it. We then talk about Poland's experience in the communist, post-communist, and 2000s periods and how its economy has developed. We then move to a discussion of the East Asian developmental states and why they are so successful. We conclude with an analysis of the European Union and the national economic solutions for European nations.You can find his work here:https://tyszka-drozdowski.com/Follow him here:https://twitter.com/ktdrozdowski

Explore the resurgence of Neo-Mercantilism in global economics with insights on influential figures like Henry Kerry's impact on economic ideologies and Ireland's anti-imperialist economic thought. Dive into decentralized banking advocacy and the hidden history of Neomercantilism as a vital third school of thought.

Seán Keyes joins me for episode #10 of the Ryan Research Podcast. He is a Finance Correspondent with The Currency. A specialist in equity research, he writes on the Irish and international stock markets, bringing his rigorous analytical skills to in-depth profiles of major companies and sectors. He served as an editor for the UK's MoneyWeek and has written for Agora Financial UK. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a BA in Economics and Political Science, and from University College Dublin with an MA in Economics.In our chat, we discuss the state of the Irish economy. We explore the pros and cons of Ireland's current economic model. This takes us into understanding how Ireland got here and thus go back in time to analyze Irish economic history. We broaden out to economic theories in general and conclude with solutions for urban planning. Sean offers great insight on how to fix transportation, housing, and infrastructure. Follow Seán Keyes on Twitter:https://twitter.com/KeyesVisit his website:https://thecurrency.news/articles/by/keyes/You can listen to the video version of this podcast here:https://youtu.be/6tpCEzE3pSAThe Ryan Research podcast explores economics, history, technology, business, geopolitics, and more. Peter Ryan, the host, lectures on these issues and interviews compelling thinkers that touch on these subjects. Follow @_peterryan and @ryan_research on Twitter.Visit www.ryanresearch.co for articles and more.Special note: The host, Peter Ryan, is wearing a fantastic shirt produced by an amazing Irish-owned company called Cnota Gaelach. They combine Japanese influences with Irish culture and history to produce an authentic yet modern take on Irish fashion. Learn about Irish history is weaved into every stitch and buy yourself a shirt here:https://cnotagaelach.com/dealramh