Join Reuters journalist Carmel Crimmins every week as she and her guests pick apart a key economic principle behind the world’s news. Get beyond buzzwords and t...
What do we do when the machines are smarter than us? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Craig Mundie, former chief research and strategy officer at Microsoft, about how to navigate the age of AI. Plus, when can we expect “autonomous” AI agents to start helping us around the house?
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Growth and the planet
Climate change is raising questions about a central tenet of economics – growth. Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by economist Tim Jackson to talk consumerism and the environment and what “post growth” might look like. Plus, we hear from the person who compiles Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness index.
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The 'Goldilocks' interest rate
The natural rate of interest is meant to be a guidepost for central bankers - so why is it so hard to pin down? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Reuters Editor at Large for markets Mike Dolan to talk through the elusive concept and what it means for investors and consumers. Plus, join us in Istanbul to hear about the strain on borrowers when central banks lose their guidepost and have to hike rates to find their way back.
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Carbon markets
In the nearly 20 years since the first carbon trading market was established as an economic approach to addressing climate change, a patchwork of compulsory and voluntary markets has sprung up, with varying success and challenges. On this week's episode of Reuters Econ World, guest host Christopher Walljasper sits down with deputy editor for energy and commodities Nina Chestney and climate reporter Jake Spring explain how these markets work, and their impact on the climate.
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War Economy
Russia’s war in Ukraine is powering its economy back home - but is it sustainable? Host Carmel Crimmins is joined by Alexander Marrow, chief companies correspondent for Russia, and European Economics Editor Mark John for a deep dive into Russia’s war economy. Plus, we look at the labor shortages facing Russia as President Vladimir Putin’s latest conscription drive swings into gear.
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Join Reuters journalist Carmel Crimmins every week as she and her guests pick apart a key economic principle behind the world’s news. Get beyond buzzwords and technical terms to understand the ideas and debates shaping the global economic agenda.
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