Ones and Tooze

Explore the economic implications of the Israel/Gaza war, including the sustainability of Israel's war footing and the challenges of urban counterinsurgency operations. Learn about the motivations behind the attack, Israel's strategy, and the desperate situation in Gaza. Discover the effects of the war on the international economy and the involvement of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China. Also, get a sneak peek into the creators of the podcast and an upcoming episode on NATO's role in the war in Ukraine.

The podcast explores the economic impact of asylum seekers and irregular migrants, discussing their contributions to GDP, employment opportunities, and overall economic growth. It also delves into the debate on pull factors in migration, questioning the role of welfare provisions. Additionally, it examines the impact of investment and migration on Germany's economy, emphasizing the need for responsible government investment in managing the asylum system.

The podcast discusses the United Auto Workers strike and its implications for labor and climate change. It explores the history and decline of the American auto industry, the impact of the Biden administration's actions, and the transition to electric cars.

The hosts answer listener questions about inflation and central banking, discussing the measurement of inflation, the ambiguity of interest rates, the relationship between power and interest rates, greedflation and price shock, and the concepts of soft landing, hard landing, and stagflation in relation to inflation and unemployment.

Adam and Cameron celebrate the podcast's two-year anniversary by answering listener questions on China. Topics discussed include China's potential economic offensive actions, the impact of China's currency floating, the future of China's economic growth, and the challenges ahead for the country.

Delve into the economic philosophy behind George Soros' charity work and his alignment with financial markets and democracy. Explore his upbringing, the concept of an open society, and his economic beliefs. Discover Soros' critique of the Bush presidency, concerns about climate change, and his vision for a global political form.

The podcast discusses the significance of pencils in the free-market economy, examining Milton Friedman's use of pencils as a metaphor. It explores the international variation in pencil production and China's dominance in the industry. The concept of strategic pencil reserves and the history of erasers are also discussed. Additionally, the podcast explores the transition of the Mongolian economy from communism to market economics, highlighting the role of livestock herding and the bull market in copper. The hosts also consider doing a live show in Mongolia.

Japan's surging economic growth and the factors driving it, Brexit's impact on the British economy, challenges the UK faces in industrial policy after Brexit, comparing UK and Mississippi GDP per capita, exploring the UK's economic strengths and challenges.

This podcast explores the impact of Western sanctions on Russia, the fall of the ruble and labor market crunch, the effectiveness of sanctions on the Russian economy, and the potential path back to normal for the Russian economy. It also touches on the challenges and growth of the economy in Niger and discusses the recent coup in Niger and its impact on French sentiment.

China is facing a crisis in its real estate market that threatens to impact its economy overall. Adam and Cameron explore the broader issues in China accounting for the slowdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices