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While it is true that death and taxes are unavoidable, good tax policies can help delay the inevitable. So-called sin taxes on alcohol, tobacco, sugar, and other harmful products can raise revenues and reduce public healthcare spending. In this podcast, economist Christoph Rosenb ... Show More

African economies began tapping into overseas markets for funding in the early 2000s, after debt burdens had been alleviated by the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative. However, surging interest rates on dollar- and euro-denominated loans in recent years have prompte ... Show More

Unprecedented debt levels are pressing governments to make tough choices. While aging populations demand more public spending, resources are stretched thin, and the days of cheap borrowing that allowed the debt burden to be kicked down the road are behind us. Rodrigo Valdés and E ... Show More

The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for global growth this year on better-than-expected expansion in the US and fiscal stimulus in China, while warning of risks from wars and inflation. IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas spoke to Bloomberg's Jennifer Za ... Show More

Alexandra Dimitrijevic, Global Head of Research & Development at S&P Global Ratings joins the Essential Podcast to talk about conditions in the global credit market and the economic outlook in 2024 for regions around the world. 

Schlumberger CEO Olivier Le Peuch discusses the global economy, consolidation in the oil space, and production across the globe. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Alix Steel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Right now, there's a lot of hope and optimism that the US economy is on a path towards a soft landing. Nonetheless, there are aspects of the current landscape that are unsettling. Inflation has come down, but there's significant debate as to why and how sustainable that move is. ... Show More

Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, says that global oil markets should remain 'comfortable' this year as new supplies satisfy demand and keep prices in check. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie and Kriti Gupta. See omnystudio.com/listener fo ... Show More