John Rapley
Political economist and author of Icarus Economics, focusing on development, globalization and the limits of growth; here he explains his thesis about Western fragility and resilience in the face of shocks.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 35min
Downstream: The Next Shocks Will Hit Wealthy Countries Hardest. Here’s Why w/ John Rapley
John Rapley, political economist and author of Icarus Economics, argues that Western overdevelopment has eroded resilience. He explores how growth meets environmental limits, why wealthy societies can be socially fragile, and what Westerners might learn from stronger everyday practices in poorer countries. The conversation touches on energy, AI vulnerabilities, cashless systems, and the hidden costs of stagnant, unequal growth.
Jan 29, 2026 • 19min
Why the world is in a ‘gold rush’
John Rapley, political economist and author, gives cultural and historical takes on gold's magnetism. Douglas Porter, BMO chief economist, explains market forces driving the rally. They discuss retail gold selling, central bank buying, dollar weakness, de‑dollarization, and whether the current rush looks like past bubbles.
