How slowing population growth and an eventual population peak will lead to competition for foreign workers, potentially higher inflation, and ultimately the need to transition to a steady-state economy rather than one based on constantly producing more. Topics covered include: How longevity and birthrates impact population growth What areas of the world are seeing population increases versus declines Why high income countries will need more immigrants in order to sustain their … [Read more...]
298: The Stock Market Is Not the Economy
How the stock market differs from and can perform differently than the economy while remaining highly dependent on the economy for its success. Topics covered include: Why the stock markets in countries with lower economic growth performed better than the stock markets in countries with higher economic growth.How the top 5 stocks in the S&P 500 Index have the largest weighting in 30 years and what will it takes for these stocks to outperform the market.What are the largest … [Read more...]
282: Is GDP the Best Measure of Happiness and Well-Being?
How to Calculate GDP Gross domestic product (GDP) is the monetary value of a nation’s output. Output means the value of goods and services produced over a given period both in nominal terms, but also in real or inflation-adjusted terms. GDP does not measure the number of goods and services produced, but the value of those goods and services in dollars or some other currency. GDP cannot be observed directly. Instead, government statisticians estimate the value of GDP by either calculating … [Read more...]
166: Do We Really Need Growth?
Why enterprises, industries, and economies can't grow at all costs but need to enrich humanity and strive for permanence and sustainability through regeneration. In this episode you’ll learn: What is the placebo effect. How differing priced items contribute to economic growth. How the Maine lobster industry ensures sustainability. What is regenerative growth. How much is enough when it comes to net worth Show Notes The Difference Between A Maine and … [Read more...]