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Most commentators would say (I think) that the Global Financial Crisis started in the 2008/2009 tax year, when the (UK) public sector net debt jumped from 35% of GDP ( the previous year) to 50%. The chart in the video shows the 'crisis' taking place when the 'figure' got to about 75%, which was 3 years later. ALSO I would like to point out the 'near miraculous' way the debt to GDP came down after World War 2. Most of this time the world was on the 'Gold Exchange Standard'. Mind you, they were 'old fashioned people' , with 'old fashioned ideas', then, which are not relevant today. OR ARE THEY?
Some strangely deep themes cropping up in this festive content. Hopefully we'll see something cheerful come Christmas.
Why in the HEAVEN’S would anyone buy a depreciating (negative yield) debt security. Especially fo
Are progressive taxes on the wealthy and corporations really so market unfriendly? This is a genuine question from someone wanting to learn about economics, by the way. I'd assumed that a rise in taxes like this would annoy the rich in the short term, but would actually make more opportunities in the long term, as governments would be paying for more Research and Development, more infrastructure that eases trade and a better trained and healthier work force. Wouldn't good entrepreneurs see this as an opportunity, and wouldn't markets be stimulated into growth from these sorts of strategies?
the global debt issue isn't the price of democracy, it's the price of socialism.
As for Trump, I'm not a fan of his character, but the Dems are bloody terrifying.
What can we do, buy gold and gold miners very bullish environment for these assets
Keep those kinds of videos coming, I love it
Why do financial analysts get delighted predicting doom? Because if they would be more positive, they would rich themselves.
Why?
Western, tax evading, rich people/companies empowering Chinese Communist Party weaponized manufacturing.
Financial Halloween 🎃
I like that!!
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