We explore eight things that contribute to a healthy, growing economy and where Cuba and Argentina have fallen short. Topics covered include: Show Notes Cuba is out of supplies and out of ideas—The Economist Cuba plunged into crisis by long power blackouts by Ed Augustin—The Financial Times Power Outage Plunges All of Cuba Into Darkness by Frances Robles—The New York Times Why Economic Sanctions Backfire: The Role of Emigration in the Venezuelan Case by Nicolás … [Read more...]
456: Is Tourism Harmful or Helpful? The Economic and Cultural Impact of Global Travel
What are the economic and cultural benefits of tourism. What are the downsides to too much tourism. How to find the right balance. Topics covered include: Show Notes International tourism revenue, percent of GDP - Country rankings—The Global Economy U.S. Travel and Tourism Satellite Account for 2017–2021 by Sarah Osborne—Journal of US Bureau of Economic Analysis 2023 Short-Term Rental Mid-Year Outlook—AirDNA Welcome to Hochatown, the Town Created by Airbnb by Julie … [Read more...]
93: Capitalism, Complexity and Cuba
Why uncertainty and failure is necessary for a functioning economy and why Cuba is embracing both in its struggle to reform its economy. In this episode you'll learn: Why the Cuba economy is struggling.Why Cuba is experiencing inflation.What is Cuba's largest export.What Cuba is doing to reform its economy.Why you need uncertainty for a functioning economy.What are the qualities of a complex system . Show Notes In a reversal, Cuba tries price controls to tame inflation - … [Read more...]
