Japan was once on track to become the world’s largest economy, but after decades of stagnation, that future never came. From the post-war boom to the Plaza Accord, risk-averse business culture, and an aging population, Japan's rise and plateau have fascinated economists for years. Yet, despite its economic slowdown, the country still enjoys high job security ... Show More
Oct 2025
Why Capitalism Stopped Working In Japan, with Takeo Hoshi
<p>The Japanese economy was once the envy of the world. By the 1980s, it looked set to surpass the United States in size. Real estate prices were high, the stock market was booming—the entire world was asking if Japan had found a superior model of economic growth and recovery aft ... Show More
47m 55s
Aug 2024
187: Best Of: Is Japan At An Inflection Point?
<p>Over the summer, The Bid brings back some of the best episodes from this year. Kicking off the series, hosts Oscar and Stevie take a look back on Is Japan At An Inflection Point?</p><p>Belinda Boa, Head of Active Investments for Asia Pacific at BlackRock joins Oscar to examine ... Show More
23m 56s
Sep 2025
The Fragile State of the AI Economy | Kyla Scanlon
Is America running on three economies at once? Zaid Admani sits down with Kyla Scanlon (economist, creator, and New York Times bestselling author) to break down the speculative economy, the real economy, and the meme economy.We dive into whether AI is a bubble and why its trillio ... Show More
26m 36s
Feb 2021
Episode 91, 'How to Save the World from Financialisation' with Grace Blakeley (Part II - A Green Future, Further Analysis and Discussion)
<p class="">'History has ended, and capitalism is the last man standing. The innovations and freedoms enjoyed by the Global North have shown that the free market is the only viable economic system; it is almost impossible to imagine a coherent alternative.'</p> <p class="">This w ... Show More
26m 59s