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In this episode, economist Martin Armstrong provides a deep dive into the global economic landscape, highlighting the impending shift from public to private debt, the potential collapse of current government structures by 2032, and the rise of geopolitical tensions. He discusses historical precedents, the current state of Western democracies, and the implications of these trends for the future. Armstrong also explores the flawed design of the Federal Reserve, the impact of policymakers on the global financial system, and the potential for a major debt crisis starting in Europe or Japan around 2027. Tune in for a comprehensive analysis of the world’s economic and political state.

00:00 Predicting Economic Shifts: Europe and Japan
01:59 The Collapse of Governments: A Historical Perspective
05:00 The Corruption of Republics and the Role of Cicero
07:11 The Evolution of Voting Rights and Democracy
08:35 Taxation and Corruption in Historical Context
18:58 The Deep State and Political Manipulation
25:25 Economic Predictions and Global Money Flow
30:05 The Federal Reserve: History and Policy
34:23 The Fed’s Rebellion: Korean War and Independence
34:59 Keynesian Economics and Modern Central Bank Dilemma
37:10 Rediscovery of the Business Cycle
38:37 The 1987 Crash and Dollar Devaluation
45:26 The Euro’s Structural Flaws
53:24 Gold’s Role in Geopolitical Tensions
57:13 Government Debt and Economic Policies
01:05:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Martin Armstrong is a world renown economist and the creator of the Economic Confidence Model. He is the founder of Armstrong Economics – a public service and blog for the average person to comprehend the global economy and for professionals to access the most sophisticated international analysis possible. He published a book in 2019 called Manipulating the World Economy.

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