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The Techno-Optimism of Marc Andreessen Nov 17, 2023

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A 5,000-word essay titled “The Techno-Optimist Manifesto” is getting a lot of attention in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. Written by the venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, the essay is a paean to technology as a driver of wealth and happiness but also a jingoistic glorification of late-stage capitalism and American nationalism. Adam and Cameron discuss.

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Is the United Nations Worth the Money? Nov 10, 2023

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This week, Adam and Cameron talk about the United Nations, which operates on an annual budget of $3.4 billion. The money is provided by member states but what does it buy them?

Also on the show: The economics of Sweden.

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Live From Berlin's Hertie School Nov 03, 2023

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Adam and Cam do a live show at the Hertie School in Berlin. The two discuss topics including German political parties, Germany’s relationship to Israel, the efficacy of border walls both physical and virtual, and the state of higher education in Germany.

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U.S. Deficit Too High? Oct 27, 2023

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The 2023 U.S. deficit is expected to be around $2 trillion — about double the size of the 2022 fiscal year. Adam tends to be less concerned with deficits than other economic experts. But how does he feel about it this time? On today’s episode, Adam and Cameron analyze the current deficit. Then, they explore the World Series in baseball.

Tickets for the livestream of our Oct 27 event in Berlin are still on sale: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/events/event-detail/event/ones-and-tooze-live-in-berlin

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Egypt and the War in Gaza Oct 20, 2023

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Egypt is struggling economically. Now it’s also facing pressure from the war between Israel and Hamas in the neighboring Gaza Strip. Adam and Cameron dig in.

Also: Harvard University professor and economic historian Claudia Goldin won the Nobel Prize in economics this year for her work studying the gender pay gap. What does that work tell us about today’s labor force?

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The Economics of the Israel-Hamas War Oct 13, 2023

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Hamas’s attack on Israel and the coming Israeli ground offensive in Gaza have significant economic implications for both sides. Adam and Cameron explore.

Hey, Ones and Tooze listeners in Berlin! After the success of the last live show, Adam and Cameron are going to be doing another live taping on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Hertie School (Friedrichstraße 180, 10117 Berlin, Germany).

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How Asylum-Seekers Shake Up Economies (Mostly in Good Ways) Oct 06, 2023

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Adam and Cameron devote the entire episode to looking at all aspects of migration as the number of asylum-seekers in Europe is on pace to hit a record 1 million this year. Adam discusses how economically speaking migration is a net-plus for most countries and how it’s vital to invest in housing and other infrastructure in order to absorb new populations.

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Electric Cars or Better Wages? Sep 29, 2023

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The strike of United Auto Workers raises thorny questions not just about labor in the United States—but also about the fight against climate change. Adam and Cameron dig in.

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Ask Adam Anything on Inflation Sep 22, 2023

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Adam and Cameron answer more listener questions, this week about inflation.

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Ask Adam Anything on China Sep 15, 2023

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This week, Adam and Cameron mark two years since the start of the podcast. They spend the episode answering listener questions on China.

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