Noah's new book topic, Evaluating Immigration, Saving Midwestern Cities

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg dive into the complexities of immigration, global economic development, and cultural stereotypes. Noah also shares insights from his upcoming book on reviving Japan's economy, examining strategies like innovation, reforming large corporations, and attracting foreign investments.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:46) Noah's book preview: Reviving Japan's Economy

(02:02) Role of foreign investment in Japan

(06:28) Prediction markets and economic bets

(11:13) Developed vs. Developing economies

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(19:50) China's future economic challenges

(24:30) Immigration and small town revitalization

(27:27) Balaji’s analogy on immigration

(34:51) Balanced approach to immigration

(39:28) Sponsor: WorkOs

(40:30) Reviving midwest towns

(44:13) Historical perspectives on immigration

(51:35) Challenging scientific racism

(01:01:37) Celebrating the average American

(01:02:43) Wrap