Sleepwalking to war? Not so much!

Magical thinking everywhere: IMF forecasts, abolition of The Irish Sea Border and much else.

Things look great. Until we look deeper.

World economy in great shape? Not so fast!

Thanks to all our listeners

Looking backwards, looking forwards. 

In conversation with Joan Mulvihill

'A numbed & dumbed generation'. Is it too late to regulate tech? Or is it now too big to fail?

Bought a book lately?

Give the task of managing the domestic economy to the IDA. Restrict the Finance Ministry to bean counting

Some of the punches are landing

The assault on Ireland's reputation and soft power. 

Starmer looks finished

Is inflation on the rise again? Britain to rejoin the EU? ChatGPT looks tired.

It's time for rage

Trump declares war on the EU. It's time for someone to stand up. Anyone.

A big week for economic data

Maybe Irish corporation taxes are destined never to collapse? Famous last words? The Department of Yes and No

OECD economic forecasts

An American Oligarchy takes shape. Russia leads, Trump follows.

Finance, Markets, Business, Politics & Economics. Jim & Chris provide a fresh and unique perspective on all this and more.

Economics and finance demystified. A recent listener's comment: "I first heard about ChatGPT on your podcast and immediately started using it. I’m 73 and wrote my first program at 16. Having witnessed all developments in computing down the years I think this is the greatest since www. Your pod is informative in many different areas, politics, economics, society changes, housing crisis etc but at times goes beyond that. This episode tying up all this but also the implications of AI with a knowledgeable guest. ENTHRALLING! Keep it coming." <a href="https://cjpeconomics.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cjpeconomics.substack.com</a>

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