How a nation's balance of payments impacts its currency exchange rate as evidenced by Turkey and other countries. Topics covered include: What is a nation's balance of payments, its current account, and its capital account How an individual's personal financial flows are similar to those of a country What is causing the currency crisis in Turkey and Lebanon Why gold imports have increased by 150% in Turkey What is the Triffin dilemma or paradox and does as how does it … [Read more...]
218: Is China or the U.S. More Vulnerable?
What are the headwinds facing China that could slow economic growth, but still could lead to China growing faster than the U.S. Also, what is going on with Turkey and are other emerging market countries vulnerable to the same plight? Photo by Hanson Lu In this episode you’ll learn: What are valuation differences between the U.S. and China..What is a balance of payment crisis.What is driving the current economic crisis is Turkey.What headwinds does China face that make it more … [Read more...]