Dawie Roodt: Your Money, Their Rules.
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- In this video, Dawie Roodt discusses the future of money, including the role of cryptocurrency and digital currencies in the global economy.
Dawie Roodt is an economic historian and columnist who has written extensively on the global financial system. In this video, he discusses the role of cryptocurrency and digital currencies in the future of the global economy. He provides insight into the future of money and the central bank's role in supporting the global economy.
In this episode, we sir down with Dawie Roodt, an Award Winning Economist and Chairman at the Efficient Group.
This is a deep dive into the South African economy and the future of money in Africa.
The Power of Sentiments
Economics and Human Nature: Dawie emphasizes that economics is fundamentally about people, not just numbers and formulas.
Alternative Measurements: While traditional economic indicators like per capita income are commonly used, Dawie suggests focusing on metrics like life expectancy, which correlates strongly with overall well-being.
Market Sentiments and Confidence:
Confidence in Central Banks: Dawie discusses how trust in central banks and their leaders can significantly impact economic decisions.
Lack of Confidence in Government: When people lack faith in their government, they hesitate to invest, hindering economic growth.
Greed and Fear: Emotions like greed and fear in financial markets play a role in the economy. These emotions can lead to market bubbles and crashes, highlighting the need for economists to analyze and manage such sentiments.
Cryptocurrency and Changing Finance:
Central Bank Digital Currencies: Dawie discusses the emergence of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their programmable nature. CBDCs could be used for various purposes, including controlling spending and ensuring tax compliance.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The clip explores the concept of DeFi and how it operates outside the control of central banks. It raises questions about whether DeFi will coexist peacefully with traditional financial systems or face regulatory challenges.
Episode Highlights
💹 Economics and Human Nature
💰 Greed and Fear
🎉 The Excitement Around Blockchain Technology
📐 Alternative Measurements
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