Explore the unexpected contraction of the UK economy and its implications for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies. Discover how a franchisee's people-first approach is transforming business success. Delve into the potential economic shifts in the Carolinas due to impending tariffs, and examine the fiscal crisis in France that could reshape the eurozone. This episode offers a comprehensive analysis of these pivotal economic developments and their global repercussions.

Sources:

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/13/uk-october-2024-gdp-uk-economy-shrinks-by-0point1percent-in-october.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenwunker/2024/12/12/how-a-franchisee-showed-the-economics-of-investing-in-people/

https://groundbreakcarolinas.com/the-year-ahead-the-economic-situation-and-prospects-for-the-carolinas/

https://thedailyeconomy.org/article/the-economic-roots-of-frances-political-collapse/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:40) UK economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in October

(00:03:38) How A Franchisee Showed The Economics Of Investing In People

(00:06:51) The Year Ahead: The Economic Situation and Prospects for the Carolinas

(00:09:55) The Economic Roots of France’s Political Collapse