The New Economy
The New Economy
Bloomberg’s head of economics Stephanie Flanders calls on Bloomberg's worldwide network of reporters and expert commentators to cast a fresh eye on looming challenges for the world economy which affect us all. This six-part podcast combines on-the-ground reporting with expert discussion on the future of cities, finance and technology, trade, global governance and making growth more inclusive. It's…Social links:
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Urbanization
The effects of unbridled urbanization are inescapable in India’s capital city. Jill Ward probes whether international urban growth will be a marvel or a mess, and discusses the possibilities with Stephanie and fellow Bloomberg reporter Jeanna Smialek. If managed badly, growth in cities could increa…
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Governance
It's the equivalent of an economic arms race. In the decade since the global financial crisis, China has vaulted up the ranks of nations that control the world economy and directly challenge U.S. domination. The new paradigm will shape economic governance for decades to come. At stake: whether Chin…
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Technology
Few narratives in economics and social policy are as alarmist as the one about the penetration of automation and artificial intelligence into the workplace, especially in manufacturing. Craig Torres digs into the story and finds the automation paradox: The infusion of artificial intelligence, robot…
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Banking
A global patchwork of financial institutions has long handled the funds of big corporations. But those big corporate customers are losing patience with the banks, especially as they see consumer payment apps such as Alipay or Venmo make moving money look so easy. That's putting pressure on lenders …
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Bad Capitalism
A smaller number of companies are coming to dominate the U.S. and other advanced economies, gobbling up market share and making record profits. What's causing it, and how's that affecting you as a consumer, as a worker or as an entrepreneur? Chris Condon examines how market concentration may be ero…
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Trade
The New Economy kicks off with Bloomberg reporter Kevin Hamlin’s quest for a curious text called The Green Book, a publication that supposedly provides a vivid look into the long term trade goals of China’s state-sponsored push to dominate technologies of the future. Also, Stephanie sits down with …
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Bloomberg’s head of economics Stephanie Flanders calls on Bloomberg's worldwide network of reporters and expert commentators to cast a fresh eye on looming challenges for the world economy which affect us all. This 6 part podcast combines on the ground reporting with expert discussion on the futur…
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