<p>We thought we’d get a little political on this week’s show. Are we serving up a bubble that was a landslide UK election, or is the new government trouble a bubble? And we want to deconstruct Will’s Pessimism Paradox as it applies to the place we most often seen bubbles, in high finance where the less certain the outcomes to higher the markets go.</p><br><p>For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at <a href="http://bubbletroublepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bubbletroublepodcast.com</a></p><p>You can learn more about Richard at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/</a></p><p>More on Will Page at: <a href="https://pivotaleconomics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pivotaleconomics.com</a></p><p>(Times below correspond to the episode without considering any inserted advertisements.)</p><p>Deconstructing Economic Pessimism in the Wake of a New Government</p><br><p>In this episode of Bubble Trouble, hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page discuss the political and economic landscape in the UK following the first 100 days of a new government. They analyze the concept of political and economic bubbles, questioning whether pessimism dominates current narratives. The discussion spans issues like the impact of the cloud on GDP measurement, tax policies, and the importance of attracting talent over traditional economic metrics. The hosts also delve into the role of economists’ outlooks during different economic conditions. The episode underscores the significance of focusing on new strategies and the long-term impact of political decisions, highlighting the government and economic system's current challenges.</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction to Bubble Trouble</p><p>00:44 Part One</p><p>00:50 Analyzing the New Government's First 100 Days</p><p>03:56 The Pessimism Paradox Explained</p><p>14:13 Debating Economic Growth and GDP</p><p>18:59 Part Two</p><p>19:19 Tax Policies and Economic Challenges</p><p>25:23 The Talent Competition and Immigration</p><p>28:57 Reflections on Political Labels and Strategy</p><p>32:47 Conclusion and Listener Engagement</p><p>33:25 Credits</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Bubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really Work

Magnificent Noise x Richard Kramer x Will Page

BT 128 Labour’s 100 Days: No Bubbles, Some Troubles

OCT 14, 202433 MIN
Bubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really Work

BT 128 Labour’s 100 Days: No Bubbles, Some Troubles

OCT 14, 202433 MIN

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<p>We thought we’d get a little political on this week’s show. Are we serving up a bubble that was a landslide UK election, or is the new government trouble a bubble? And we want to deconstruct Will’s Pessimism Paradox as it applies to the place we most often seen bubbles, in high finance where the less certain the outcomes to higher the markets go.</p><br><p>For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at <a href="http://bubbletroublepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bubbletroublepodcast.com</a></p><p>You can learn more about Richard at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/</a></p><p>More on Will Page at: <a href="https://pivotaleconomics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pivotaleconomics.com</a></p><p>(Times below correspond to the episode without considering any inserted advertisements.)</p><p>Deconstructing Economic Pessimism in the Wake of a New Government</p><br><p>In this episode of Bubble Trouble, hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page discuss the political and economic landscape in the UK following the first 100 days of a new government. They analyze the concept of political and economic bubbles, questioning whether pessimism dominates current narratives. The discussion spans issues like the impact of the cloud on GDP measurement, tax policies, and the importance of attracting talent over traditional economic metrics. The hosts also delve into the role of economists’ outlooks during different economic conditions. The episode underscores the significance of focusing on new strategies and the long-term impact of political decisions, highlighting the government and economic system's current challenges.</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction to Bubble Trouble</p><p>00:44 Part One</p><p>00:50 Analyzing the New Government's First 100 Days</p><p>03:56 The Pessimism Paradox Explained</p><p>14:13 Debating Economic Growth and GDP</p><p>18:59 Part Two</p><p>19:19 Tax Policies and Economic Challenges</p><p>25:23 The Talent Competition and Immigration</p><p>28:57 Reflections on Political Labels and Strategy</p><p>32:47 Conclusion and Listener Engagement</p><p>33:25 Credits</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>