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Globalization, Inequality, and China's Future: Experts Weigh In

12/17/2025

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In the final episode of The Economics Show, FT chief economics commentator Martin Wolf and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman address listener questions.
They discuss globalization critiques, rising inequality, the global demand for US federal debt, and China's economic prospects.
The episode aims to provide insights into these pressing economic issues.
Listeners can subscribe to The Economics Show on platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Story summary

In the final episode of The Economics Show, FT chief economics commentator Martin Wolf and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman address listener questions.
They discuss globalization critiques, rising inequality, the global demand for US federal debt, and China's economic prospects.
The episode aims to provide insights into these pressing economic issues.
Listeners can subscribe to The Economics Show on platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.