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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 since the Great Recession.
![The New Axis, Neoliberalism, and Germany [Mailbag]](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/410bc0d0-6b4d-11ef-870a-d767268fcbad/image/5423762bbd134ad39ded57b9653b0d36.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "The New Axis, Neoliberalism, and Germany [Mailbag]")
In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg tackle some listener questions and discuss the role of economists in predicting outcomes, China's industrial strategy and its relationship with Russia, the state of Germany and Britain, and the legacy of neoliberalism.
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 Anthropic, AI safety, and his stance on California's SB 1047 bill.
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 policies, and critique the effectiveness of tariffs.
This week on Econ 102, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the differentiation between technology and 'tech' as an investment category, the future of AI, potential profitability of AI companies, and the challenges faced by VC investors in the AI space.
This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the implications of Kamala Harris of Tim Walz as the VP pick, the stock market chaos of Monday August 5th, the state of the U.S. economy, the economic collapse of Venezuela, and the growth of East Asian countries.
This week on ECON 102, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg dive into a rich array of listener questions and current economic topics.
In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the potential of Kamala Harris as a presidential nominee, President Biden’s legacy, impact of COVID-19 on the economy and inflation, and the recent shifts in U.S. foreign relations and immigration policies.
In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the nomination of JD Vance as Vice President, Trump's political strategies, and the potential geopolitical shifts with a focus on China.
This week on ECON 102, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the Republican Party platform and its focus on economic issues