Ideas from Aspen: Economy

A look at the trends and ideas shaping the digital world and the impact that digital media, digital technology, social networks, and games are having on our society. 

Harvard University professor Michael Sandel argues that one question has been lost over the past few decades: are there moral limits to markets? 

Chief economist of President Obama's Economic Recovery Advisory Board and a member of the Council of Economic Advisers Austan Goolsbee joined Douglas Holtz-Eakin, director of domestic and economic policy for the John McCain 2008 presidential campaign, and The Wall Street Journal ... Show More

<p>Banking instability. High interest rates. Pervasive geopolitical upset. These and other headwinds are pressing powerfully against leaders’ and organizations’ attempts to be more productive and create more economic value. In this episode of <em>The McKinsey Podcast</em>, senior ... Show More

Evan Davis and guests examine the prospects for business in this government priority for increasing economic activity beyond the Southeast of England. How important is political devolution? Or are practical changes, like transport links and skills education more significant? Gues ... Show More

How are changing tariffs, the AI boom, immigration policies and uncertainty in employment and the stock market impacting the economy? Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, explains.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data ... Show More

Where does wealth come from, who creates it and what destroys it? In this deep dive into global economics, Mariana Mazzucato explains how we lost sight of what value means and why we need to rethink our current financial systems -- so capitalism can be steered toward a bold, inno ... Show More

<p>In pursuit of a more perfect economy, we discuss the future of work; the toxic remnants of colonization; and whether giving everyone a basic income would be genius -- or maybe the worst idea ever.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.a ... Show More

Chief investment officers and economists assess the policy dilemmas and big investment themes of 2022. Richard Edgar is joined by Steve Ellis, Global Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income, Romain Boscher, Global Chief Investment Officer for Equities, Anna Stupnytska, Chief Ec ... Show More

In this insightful episode, we delve into the transformative principles of "The Science of Getting Rich" as we explore the profound impact of thought on creating tangible wealth. Join us as we journey through Chapter Four, uncovering the foundational ideas that shape the path to ... Show More

National elections are won and lost on the economy. Of course they are: the state of the economy affects individuals' job security, income levels, access to healthcare, education, and overall quality of life, so it's not surprising that voters evaluate candidates based on their p ... Show More

A lively and informative discussion between Ayesha and Mayhem about the economic picture in Japan, Europe, and the US, as well as what we’re looking out for as we navigate the rest of 2023. Get full access to MacroVisor at macrovisor.substack.com/subscribe