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Comparing Trump, Biden, and Obama's China Strategies
Episode 67
Noah Smith breaks down the last two decades of US-China policy shifts - and where we go from here in anticipation of the November election. Let us know if you like these short-form Econ 102 friday bo…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Why Nations Fail, AI & Jobs, Economics as a Science
Episode 66
This week on Econ 102, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg tackle the shift in economic research from empirical studies to "big think" theories, critically examine Acemoglu's work on institutions and AI's …
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Kamala vs. Trump: Economic Plans and Foreign Policy Showdown
Episode 65
This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the political nuances that influence the Republican and Democratic parties in the U.S. They explore the historical shifts in party dynamics, immigrati…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
International Development, The Reserve Currency, and Xi Jinping’s Legacy
Episode 64
This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg unpack China's economic strategies under Xi Jinping, from the controversial tech crackdown to the ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. They explore the intrica…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Noah's new book topic, Evaluating Immigration, Saving Midwestern Cities
Episode 63
In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg dive into the complexities of immigration, global economic development, and cultural stereotypes. Noah also shares insights from his upcoming book on…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Fracking, China, Immigration
Episode 62
In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore the complexities surrounding fracking, China's economic growth and challenges, and tackle a controversy in Springfield involving false claims…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Preparing for a Second China Shock and Bad Economists with Brad DeLong
Episode 61
In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Brad DeLong tackle pressing topics such as the potential for a 'China Shock 2', the effectiveness of missile defense systems, and the shifting role of economists si…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
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The New Axis, Neoliberalism, and Germany [Mailbag]
Episode 60
In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg summon their next dream guest and tackle some listener questions, including the role of economists in predicting outcomes, China's industrial strateg…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on AI's Moat, Risk, and SB 1047
Episode 59
This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg are joined by Dario Amodei, CEO and Co-founder of Anthropic. Dario talks about the economics of AI development, the comparative advantage of AI companies like…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Kamala/Trump Policy Discussion: Housing, Immigration, Tariffs
Episode 58
In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore the the policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, complexities of housing affordability and wealth storage, challenges in immigration polic…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago