⁠Martin Wolf, the Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times⁠ and one of the world's top 100 global thinkers, delves deep into the core of our global economic and political systems. Wolf's latest book, ⁠The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism,⁠ serves as the foundation for our exploration of the fundamental question:

Is the West's Democratic Capitalism the optimal system to confront the world's complex and interconnected challenges?

We examine various models, such as: Democracy without Capitalism, Capitalism without Democracy, Stakeholder Capitalism, State Capitalism, Socialism, Global Dictatorship, Plutocracy, and the growing specter of fascism.

Wolf's insights into the resurgence of geopolitics in business, the impact of globalization, and the roles of multilateral organizations and central banks offer vital context. Moreover, we address the pressing need for reform within the Bretton Woods institutions.

This episode makes a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse regarding the future of our economic and political systems, featuring one of the most influential economics journalists on a global scale, ⁠Martin Wolf⁠.

⁠Martin Wolf⁠ - ⁠his book The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism⁠ - ⁠host⁠ - ⁠World Economic Forum⁠