Zimbabwe - Medicine for Sick Economy | #188

Zimbabwe - Medicine for Sick Economy | #188

Episode description

Recently, our founder Russ McCullough traveled to Zimbabwe to experience its culture, people, and beautiful scenery firsthand. In this podcast, the Gwartney team discusses the current economic situation within Zimbabwe and possible ways it can improve its economy. Join us in an enlightening discussion about a country across the sea. 

Timeline: 

Russ On The Move / 1:15

Policy Problems? / 3:45

Cancellation of ALL Loans / 11:15

Drastic Increase in Money Supply / 13:00

Weird Exchange Rate, Capital Control / 17:15

Zimbabwe's Economic Freedom (161) / 21:10

Extraction Government / 27:30

"Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but the foolish man devours it" / 33:55


Colional Orgins of Comparative Devolpment - : Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, James A. Robinson

https://economics.mit.edu/files/4123