Economic Crisis
How did the world recover after the 2008 recession?
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35 mins
Do you know what truly drives economic booms and busts? From the surprising role of human anger in recessions to how self-fulfilling prophecies can spark economic chaos, discover the hidden factors behind some of globally largest economic crisis.
Ep 1:
The Golden Age Machine
Explore how post-war labor shortages, education booms, and fierce competition for workers built America's middle class—and why the old growth models may no longer apply.
Ep 2:
Anger, Boycotts, and Sunspots
When oil shocks and inflation ignited consumer rage in 1973, boycotts shook the economy—raising a deeper question: can economists ever truly prove what causes what?
Discussions (21)
Cooper
Level 8 · 8 mo agogm really fell off lmao
Brock
Level 5 · 9 mo agoSunspots causing recessions? I guess I need a telescope to find that sweet moolah for my pension! 🤑
Oliver
Level 9 · 9 mo agoBlaming the economy on sunspots is my new excuse.
