We Need To Talk About Inflation | Stephen D. King

WEBINAR | 26th July 2023
We are delighted to share the third instalment of our esteemed Adam Smith Series where we host insightful discussions with the world’s leading economists. In this segment, we are thrilled to host Stephen D. King, renowned economist and author, who delves into his critically acclaimed book, ‘We Need To Talk About Inflation: 14 Urgent Lessons from the Last 2,000 Years’.
In his book, Stephen D. King, identifies key lessons from the history of inflation that policy makers chose not to heed. From ancient Rome through the American Civil War and up to the asset bubbles of today, inflation stems from policy error, sovereign greed, and a collective loss of faith in currencies.
Dr. Poonam Gupta also joins the conversation to provide her perspective as a leading UK entrepreneur and CEO of one of Scotland’s most successful export businesses, PG Paper.
Discussion Topics:
- The causes and consequences of inflation, both historically and in the present context
- The impact of inflation on different sectors of the economy, including labour, industry, and finance
- Strategies to manage inflation in the current economic climate
- A deep dive into policy recommendations and insights presented in his book
- Using the paper and packing industry as an indicator of inflation
- Asian markets that are prone to inflation
- Advice to business owners to protect themselves
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