Category Archives: World Economics Video Blog

The Insanity Of Negative Rates. World Economics Episode 7

In this seventh episode of my video-blog, we discuss negative rates. Why do central banks implement them? What are the alleged benefits and risks? Is it true that economic agents spend more and take more credit when nominal rates are negative?.

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Trade and Currency Wars. Governments’ Hidden Subsidies To Obsolescence. World Economics Episode 6

In this sixth episode of my video-blog, we discuss the difference between currency and trade wars, why we have seen a rise in protectionism since 2008 and why tariffs can be a threat but a dangerous weapon. Continue reading Trade and Currency Wars. Governments’ Hidden Subsidies To Obsolescence. World Economics Episode 6