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Sep 2024
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In this episode of Comedian vs Economist, Adam and Thomas discuss the current economic landscape, focusing on GDP trends, the implications of per capita recession, and the state of household income. They also explore the potential for rate cuts, the surprising economic activity in Kyrgyzstan, and the growing discontent among electric vehicle owners in Australia. 


All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist.


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