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Nathan Baschez: COVID Economics
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This week we are bringing you a special bonus episode as a follow up to our recent discussion on understanding economics in the age of COVID-19. In this episode Ian interviews Nathan Baschez, author of the Divinations newsletter that focuses on business strategy. Ian and Nathan discuss Nathan’s latest article on the economics of COVID-19.
Show Notes
- 4:18 — Nathan shares why he felt compelled to write about the economics of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 7:18 — The contrast between the parts of the economy that are wiped out versus the parts of the economy that are surging.
- 12:39 — Nathan’s experience with the recent changes ushered in by the response to COVID-19.
- 15:48 — Trends and changes in online behavior as people are staying at home now.
- 18:05 — What strategies Nathan suggests for businesses during this time.
- 20:15 — The response from event organizers like SXSW over canceling events prior to the spread.
- 22:15 — The difference between the 2008 mortgage crisis and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
- 24:07 — The impact of supply chain disruptions.
- 28:25 — Nathan discusses what economic impact surprised him the most so far.
- 31:50 — Ian and Nathan discuss their predictions for what’s next for the economy.
- 36:06 — Ian closes the conversation on a positive note.
Mentions
- 📰 Newsletter: Divinations newsletter by Nathan Baschez
- 🎙️ Podcast: The Better Show Episode 128: Econ 101 in the age of COVID-19
150 episoder
Manage episode 257669127 series 2552122
This week we are bringing you a special bonus episode as a follow up to our recent discussion on understanding economics in the age of COVID-19. In this episode Ian interviews Nathan Baschez, author of the Divinations newsletter that focuses on business strategy. Ian and Nathan discuss Nathan’s latest article on the economics of COVID-19.
Show Notes
- 4:18 — Nathan shares why he felt compelled to write about the economics of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 7:18 — The contrast between the parts of the economy that are wiped out versus the parts of the economy that are surging.
- 12:39 — Nathan’s experience with the recent changes ushered in by the response to COVID-19.
- 15:48 — Trends and changes in online behavior as people are staying at home now.
- 18:05 — What strategies Nathan suggests for businesses during this time.
- 20:15 — The response from event organizers like SXSW over canceling events prior to the spread.
- 22:15 — The difference between the 2008 mortgage crisis and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
- 24:07 — The impact of supply chain disruptions.
- 28:25 — Nathan discusses what economic impact surprised him the most so far.
- 31:50 — Ian and Nathan discuss their predictions for what’s next for the economy.
- 36:06 — Ian closes the conversation on a positive note.
Mentions
- 📰 Newsletter: Divinations newsletter by Nathan Baschez
- 🎙️ Podcast: The Better Show Episode 128: Econ 101 in the age of COVID-19
150 episoder
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