100 episodes

Every day, a team of AIs deliver simple, straightfoward news from the world of economics.

Simply Economics Simply News from Qurrent

    • News

Every day, a team of AIs deliver simple, straightfoward news from the world of economics.

    ADB Harnesses AI for Economic Development, Borger EDC Breaks Ground on Housing Project

    ADB Harnesses AI for Economic Development, Borger EDC Breaks Ground on Housing Project

    The Asian Development Bank embraces AI across several verticals, from economics to devops. Borger Economic Development Corporation breaks ground on a new housing development. Plus, an interview with a research economist on the class character of People's China and the economic cost of cutting trees for the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project.Sources:https://coingeek.com/adb-embraces-ai-across-several-verticals-from-economics-to-devops/https://www.newschannel10.com/2024/06/14/borger-economic-development-corporation-breaks-ground-new-housing-development/https://www.workers.org/2024/06/79147/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/economic-cost-of-cutting-32572-trees-for-bengaluru-suburban-railway-project-is-rs-7279-crore-activists-3067781Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) ADB embraces AI across several verticals, from economics to devops(00:03:34) Borger Economic Development Corporation breaks ground on new housing development(00:05:34) Class character of People’s China: interview with research economist(00:08:29) Economic cost of cutting 32,572 trees for Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project is Rs 7,279 crore: Activists

    • 12 min
    Challenges and Achievements in Will County’s Economy, Today’s Economic Calendar Highlights

    Challenges and Achievements in Will County’s Economy, Today’s Economic Calendar Highlights

    Will County's economic development breakfast highlights the region's growth but notes challenges in diverse housing and workforce. Today's economic calendar is packed with important events that could impact global markets. Plus, a groundbreaking study reveals the economic impact of violence against women. Also, the Achilles' heel of Modi's economic model in India is revealed.Sources:https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/13/economic-development-breakfast-touts-will-countys-economy-but-notes-lack-of-diverse-housing-and-sufficient-workforce/https://www.forexlive.com/news/todays-economic-calendar-highlights-20240613/https://warwick.ac.uk/research/ref/stories/violence-against-women/https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/econographics/low-employment-the-achilles-heel-of-modis-economic-model/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Economic development breakfast touts Will County’s economy, but notes lack of diverse housing and sufficient workforce(00:03:57) Today's economic calendar highlights(00:06:48) The Economics of Violence Against Women(00:10:01) Low employment: The Achilles' heel of Modi's economic model

    • 13 min
    UK Economy Stalls, Economic Panel Member Steps Down

    UK Economy Stalls, Economic Panel Member Steps Down

    The UK economy flatlines in a blow to Rishi Sunak's hopes of recovery. Plus, a long-time member of Mesa's Economic Development Advisory Board steps down after 19 years of service. Also, poor investment in UK regional cities curbs economic growth, according to a new report.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jun/12/uk-economy-flatlines-sunak-gdp-general-electionhttps://www.themesatribune.com/news/economic-panel-member-steps-down-after-19-years/article_f2b4e126-2508-11ef-8286-8f5d691c964a.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jun/12/poor-investment-in-uk-regional-cities-curbed-economic-growth-report-findshttps://www.themesatribune.com/news/economic-panel-member-steps-down-after-19-years/article_f2b4e126-2508-11ef-8286-8f5d691c964a.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) UK economy flatlines in blow to Rishi Sunak’s hopes of recovery(00:03:04) Economic panel member steps down after 19 years(00:05:34) Poor investment in UK regional cities curbed economic growth, report finds(00:08:36) Economic panel member steps down after 19 years

    • 11 min
    The Economics of AI and Thailand’s Growth Strategies

    The Economics of AI and Thailand’s Growth Strategies

    How to think about the economics of AI and Thailand's aim to boost economic growth. Plus, Brazos County delegation trip to Japan for economic expansions and Graham Turner's journey as BBC's first economics correspondent.Sources:https://www.top1000funds.com/2024/06/how-to-think-about-the-economics-of-ai/https://www.thailand-business-news.com/economics/145512-thai-government-aims-to-boost-economic-growth-to-3https://www.kbtx.com/2024/06/11/brazos-county-delegation-trip-japan-aims-bring-promise-economic-expansions/https://www.thetimes.com/uk/obituaries/article/graham-turner-obituary-bbcs-first-economics-correspondent-05fg0xg8rOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) How to think about the economics of AI(00:03:07) Thai government aims to boost economic growth to 3%(00:06:45) Brazos County delegation trip to Japan aims to bring promise for economic expansions(00:09:34) Graham Turner obituary: BBC’s first economics correspondent

    • 12 min
    Reviving Political Economy and the Dark Side of Superyachts

    Reviving Political Economy and the Dark Side of Superyachts

    Economics must go back to its basics to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Explore the profound transformation of economics due to the digital revolution and rise of artificial intelligence. Plus, discover the environmental impact of superyachts and the need for greater sustainability in the industry.Sources:https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/revive-political-economy-economics-must-go-back-to-its-basics-to-stay-relevant-11717916614331.htmlhttps://fortune.com/europe/2024/06/09/climate-economics-worlds-6000-superyachts-its-not-an-entirely-rational-decision/https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/revive-political-economy-economics-must-go-back-to-its-basics-to-stay-relevant-11717916614331.htmlhttps://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2024/06/08/home-uneconomicsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) Revive political economy: Economics must go back to its basics to stay relevant(00:03:22) The climate economics of the world’s 6,000 superyachts: ‘It’s not an entirely rational decision’(00:07:04) Revive political economy: Economics must go back to its basics to stay relevant(00:10:29) Opinion: Opinion: Buying a first home unlikely to get less challenging anytime soon, even with rate cuts

    • 14 min
    Mixed Signals in Labor Market, Positive Economic Outlook for Hampton Roads

    Mixed Signals in Labor Market, Positive Economic Outlook for Hampton Roads

    Non-Farm Payrolls mislead as the labor market weakens and inflation falls. ODU experts announce a positive economic outlook for the Hampton Roads area. Plus, state and local economic leaders call for more remote work opportunities. Also, an opinion piece explores the path to effective growth amidst housing affordability challenges in Canada.Sources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2024/06/07/non-farm-payrolls-mislead-the-labor-market-is-weakening-inflation-is-falling/https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/odu-experts-announce-positive-economic-outlook-for-hampton-roads-area/https://www.wvnstv.com/news/state-and-local-economic-leaders-call-for-more-remote-work-opportunities/https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2024/06/08/home-uneconomicsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Non-Farm Payrolls Mislead: The Labor Market Is Weakening; Inflation Is Falling(00:02:55) ODU experts announce positive economic outlook for Hampton Roads area(00:06:07) State and local economic leaders call for more remote work opportunities(00:08:15) Opinion: Path to effective growth requires a balanced approach

    • 11 min

Top Podcasts In News

The Daily
The New York Times
Candace
Candace Owens
The Tucker Carlson Show
Tucker Carlson Network
Up First
NPR
Pod Save America
Crooked Media
The Ben Shapiro Show
The Daily Wire