Navigating Economic Shifts: Global Decoupling, Grab’s Impact, and Germany’s Job Challenges

Explore the potential $5.7 trillion loss from global economic decoupling, the transformative impact of Grab on Singapore's economy, and the job threats posed by economic transformation in Germany. Plus, discover how Stanford's revamped economics curriculum is preparing students for diverse career paths. This episode delves into the intricate balance between geopolitical strategies, technological advancements, and economic stability, offering insights for policymakers, business leaders, and future economists.Sources:https://oilprice.com/Finance/the-Economy/Global-Economy-Faces-57-Trillion-Loss-from-Decoupling.htmlhttps://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/the-economic-impact-in-singapore/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-23/german-jobs-increasingly-threatened-by-economic-transformationhttps://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/12/economics-major-expanded-to-better-suit-different-career-pathsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Global Economy Faces $5.7 Trillion Loss from Decoupling(00:04:17) The Economic Impact of Grab in Singapore(00:06:53) German Jobs Increasingly Threatened by Economic Transformation(00:09:30) Economics major expanded to better suit different career paths