Rethinking Economic Narratives: From Biden’s Record to Colonialism’s Legacy

In this episode, we explore the economic performance of the Biden-Harris administration, revealing a thriving economy despite popular belief. We also discuss Algeria's urgent need for economic transformation beyond hydrocarbons and examine Nigeria's current policies under President Tinubu, drawing parallels to past economic strategies. Finally, we delve into the recent Nobel Prize in Economics and its implications for understanding the role of colonialism in economic development. Join us as we challenge prevailing narratives and engage in critical discussions about the future of global economies.

Sources:
https://www.aei.org/economics/the-biden-harris-macroeconomic-record-is-getting-a-bum-rap/
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/10/16/algeria-economy-tebboune-oil-gas-reform-unemployment-brain-drain/
https://www.dataphyte.com/latest-reports/economy/manoeuvering-tinubus-neo-sap-policies-nigerian-economic-society-weighs-in/
https://theconversation.com/this-years-nobel-prize-exposes-economics-problem-with-colonialism-241400

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) The Biden-Harris Macroeconomic Record is Getting a Bum Rap
(00:03:34) Algeria Needs an Economic Transformation
(00:03:52) Manoeuvering Tinubu’s Neo-SAP Policies: Nigerian Economic Society Weighs in
(00:06:51) This year’s Nobel prize exposes economics’ problem with colonialism