On this episode of Ones and Tooze, Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze discuss the Chinese company Evergrande and its $300 billion debt—that has prompted panic in U.S. markets and raised fears of economic contagion. Also: Why other wealthy countries have bullet trains while the United States has... Amtrak.

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Is Evergrande the New Lehman Brothers?

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This episode features a live taping Adam and Cameron did at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC—covering the possible impact of a wider war in the Middle East and the economics of a future Biden or Trump administration.

Live From DC

As the Israel-Hamas war drags on, about half of the Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine, and the other half are experiencing acute food insecurity. Adam and Cameron discuss how humanitarian aid works in a crisis zone and what it would take to rebuild Gaza.

Famine in Gaza

It will cost up to $3 billion to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the U.S. city of Baltimore, Maryland, which collapsed last month after it was struck by a container ship. Adam and Cameron discuss the implications for the city of Baltimore, the insurance industry, and global shipping.
Also on the show: The economics of Tajikistan.

The Economics of a Bridge Disaster

To mark the Easter holiday, Adam and Cameron discuss the economic thinking of Pope Francis and how it strays from the traditional approach of the Catholic Church.

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The Economic Thinking of Pope Francis

This is the fourth installment of a mini series on the long shadow of COVID-19, marking four years since the start of the coronavirus. In this final segment, Adam and Cameron discuss whether the world is now better equipped to respond to similar crises.
Also on the show: The economics of resort hotels.

Is Evergrande the New Lehman Brothers?

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