WAR & WORLD ECONOMICS | Jeffrey Sachs | AHI Podcast #13
World-renowned Economist, Jeffrey Sachs discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and its economic consequences. He presents diplomacy and discussions as the solution for ending wars today.
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[00:00] Welcome
[00:55] Introduction
[01:54] How close are we to 'nuclear' war?
[06:03] Ukraine trapped in a superpower proxy war
[07:22] How important is Diplomacy in finding a solution?
[09:21] Sanctions on Russia - Economic Perspective
[13:09] Funding of War in the current Cost of Living Crisis
[16:01] 'Avoid a disaster, avoid a War'
[17:05] Interest, Capitalistic model & Islam
[20:14] Lack of Political Accountability
[22:14] Biden signs $40 billion package for Ukraine
[23:52] Concluding remarks
Links related to the discussion:
A Mediator's Guide to Peace in Ukraine, December 5, 2022, Jeffrey D. Sachs