Fathom: In Conversation

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An economics podcast from Fathom Consulting; Series 1 examines the rise of China.

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Back to the future

Episode is 13:03 minutes long. For the quote referenced and more observations on early 20th-century China, see: W.Y. Fullerton and C.E. Wilson, New China: A Story of Modern Travel, London 1910, p. 234. We hope you’ve enjoyed listening to the first series of our podcast. If you have, why not check out our free weekly blog: Thank Fathom it's Friday: https://www.fathom-consulting.com/blog/. Fathom: In Conversation is a podcast from Fathom Consulting. Host: Andrew Harris Editor and Producer: Leara G...

Jul 25, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Doubling down at the double

Episode is 9:53 minutes long. Notes from Fathom Consulting referred to in this episode: https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/too-close-to-the-state-to-fail/ https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/china-heading-for-the-slow-lane/ https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/chinas-hokey-cokey-approach-to-reform/ http://lipperalpha.refinitiv.com/2019/06/news-in-charts-china-falling-into-the-same-long-term-rut-as-japan/ https://www.fathom-consulting.com/thank-fathom-friday...

Jul 23, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 9

China, ready for a diet?

Episode is 7:51 minutes long. Notes from Fathom Consulting referred to in this episode: https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/chinas-hokey-cokey-approach-to-reform/ Fathom: In Conversation is a podcast from Fathom Consulting. Host: Andrew Harris Editor and Producer: Leara Gabay Music: bensound.com If you have any questions or comments you can contact us on podcast@fathom-consulting.com.

Jul 18, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Does China challenge US hegemony?

Episode is 13:20 minutes long. For more about the Thucydides Trap, see: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/09/united-states-china-war-thucydides-trap/406756/ Here's the clip from The Wire which Kevin refers to in this episode. Notes from Fathom Consulting referred to in this episode: https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/does-china-threaten-us-hegemony/ * https://www.fathom-consulting.com/dont-call-it-a-trade-war/ * If you wish to view this note and are not a Fatho...

Jul 16, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Digging your way out of a hole

Episode is 9:10 minutes long. Notes from Fathom Consulting referred to in this episode: https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/china-is-due-a-banking-crisis/ https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/chinas-ticking-npl-time-bomb/ Fathom: In Conversation is a podcast from Fathom Consulting. Host: Andrew Harris Editor and Producer: Leara Gabay Music: bensound.com If you have any questions or comments you can contact us on podcast@fathom-consulting.com.

Jul 11, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The global financial crisis: Made in China

Episode is 13:10 minutes long. Notes from Fathom Consulting referred to in this episode: https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/the-is-and-the-ought-of-net-trade/ https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/trade-wars-its-all-in-the-game/ https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/trade-and-the-theory-of-second-best/ Fathom: In Conversation is a podcast from Fathom Consulting. Host: Andrew Harris Editor and Producer: Leara Gabay Music: bensound.com If you have any questions ...

Jul 09, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 5

China leapfrogging up the global value chain

Episode is 10:25 minutes long. Notes from Fathom Consulting referred to in this episode: https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/chinas-latest-power-grab-all-hot-air/ https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/china-using-capital-flows-to-leapfrog-up-the-global-value-chain/ * * If you wish to view this note and are not a Fathom client, please request access here https://www.fathom-consulting.com/request-access-to-notes/. Fathom: In Conversation is a podcast from Fathom Consulting....

Jun 28, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The day that changed the world

Episode is 9:32 minutes long. Notes from Fathom Consulting referred to in this episode: https://www.fathom-consulting.com/research-notes/china-needs-fiscal-reform-to-rebalance/ https://www.fathom-consulting.com/made-china-worlds-biggest-travel-spenders/ Fathom: In Conversation is a podcast from Fathom Consulting. Host: Andrew Harris Editor and Producer: Leara Gabay Music: bensound.com If you have any questions or comments you can contact us on podcast@fathom-consulting.com.....

Jun 28, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 3

China, the elephant in the room

Episode is 13:33 minutes long. For the quote referenced at the start of the episode, and more observations on early 20th-century China, see: W.Y. Fullerton and C.E. Wilson, New China: A Story of Modern Travel, London 1910, p. 234. For more information on the ‘Elephant Curve’, see Branko Milanovic, Global income inequality by the numbers: in history and now-an overview, The World Bank (2012). Available at: http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/959251468176687085/pdf/wps6259.pdf Fathom: In Con...

Jun 28, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Introduction

Episode is 6:16 minutes long. Fathom: In Conversation is a podcast from Fathom Consulting. Host: Andrew Harris Editor and Producer: Leara Gabay Music: bensound.com If you have any questions or comments you can contact us on podcast@fathom-consulting.com.

Jun 28, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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