The Academic Observer

The Academic Observer

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The Academic Observer episodes

  • Anti-EV Commodities: Electric Dreams, Metallic Realities

    Hello, this is Nuno Gomes for the Academic Observer on Economics, Business, and Finance. 

    In this episode of The Academic Observer, we dive into an unconventional opportunity within the metals market—Platinum Group Metals (PGMs). As electric vehicles (EVs) dominate the headlines and consumer interest, we explore whether there's a case for betting against the BEV trend. From the role of PGMs in catalytic converters to their potential resurgence in hydrogen fuel cell technology, we unpack why these 'vitamins of industry' might still hold value despite the rise of BEVs.
    Join us as we question mainstream assumptions about the future of mobility and commodities.
    Intro: Contrarian Wisdoms 0:00 - 1:34
    Electric Mobility Reimagined 1:35 - 3:10
    The PGM Play 3:11 - 5:49
    An Industry at Risk 5:50 - 7:20
    BEVs: Real Costs 8:40 - 10:09
    Hydrogen’s Wild Cards 10:10 - 14:54
    Upside Supply Squeeze for PGMs 14:55 - 19:01
    Balancing the Odds 19:02 - 21:39
    Final Thoughts & Outro 21:40 - 22:17

    23 min
  • Move over, USA. What truly makes Wealth?

    Chapters-

    00:00 Intro
    01:04 Move over, GDP
    02:18 USA as prime "Real Estate Location"
    04:50 Extra Arguments
    05:58 HOW to measure "Richness"?
    07:45 China leads in GDP! (adj. for PPP)
    08:06 USA ranks lower per capita. Cases for Norway, Ireland, Singapore
    09:23 Inaccuracies
    11:39 Mean, Median, Modal Wealth
    12:20 Example: A "Monegasque" & "Impoverished" society
    14:33 Mean vs Median Wealth: Where is the USA?
    Correction: Not mentioning for Income, Rather Wealth15:15 London is NOT like the UK!
    17:05 Perspectives of Subnational Wealth
    17:55 "My country is rich, why aren't I?"
    18:30 Poorest live better in Slovenia than the USA
    19:30 Thank you

    20 min
  • Demystifying "Asian-Style" Democracies

    This is an audio-visual episode. For more, check Youtube!

    Hello, this is Nuno Gomes for the Academic Observer on Economics, Business and Finance and for this episode I talk about demystifying Asia's anti-democratic rhetorics.

    Check out other audio content on Spotify (previous 25 episodes posted there!)
    Intro 00:00
    Asian politics are linked to Confucian beliefs 01:00
    Case for Singapore 01:40
    Case for China 02:52
    Extension: Democratic "Minben"? 06:17
    Asia and Hierarchy 07:53
    Modernisation to revamp the System 09:50
    Asia and Personalism 10:56
    Decay of Personalism 13:57
    Asia and Authority 14:38
    Asia and One-Party Dominance 16:36
    General Acceptance of One-Party Rule 18:35
    Concluding Remarks: Defending Asia-Style Democracy 19:55

    22 min
  • Argentina cries for Javier Milei. The Peso plunges after primary polls

    Hello, this is Nuno Gomes for the Academic Observer on Economics, Business and Finance and for this episode I talk about Javier Milei and his impact to the Argentine economy.

    Check out other audio content on Spotify (previous 19 episodes shared there!)
    Brussels Buyers Club: EU running Cartels to procure Critical Minerals:
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vB2...
    US Hegemony: The Soft Underbelly of the Dollar Empire:
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DYS...

    15 min
  • Macro: Geo-Economics as the new Geo-Politics

    Hello, this is Nuno Gomes for the Academic Observer on Economics, Business and Finance and for this episode I talk about Geo-economics as the new study of how Geo-politics and economics interact in international relations. 00:00 Intro 00:08 Origins of Geo-Econ 00:54 A "Thesis" to back it up 02:31 Human Behaviour Constraints 03:58 The Case for Chad (French vs Chinese Influences) 06:34 Belt & Road as the Flagship of Geo-Econ 10:06 Concerns (Neo-Colonialism?) 10:49Richard Youngs 11:56 The US "Chessboard" of Geo-Econ 12:48Concluding & Thank You The other 18 episodes are available on Spotify, exclusively on audio. Search our @AcademicObserverPod on other platforms!

    14 min
  • Macro: Geo-Economics as the new Geo-Politics

    Hello, this is Nuno Gomes for the Academic Observer on Economics, Business and Finance and for this episode I talk about Geo-economics as the new study of how Geo-politics and economics interact in international relations.

    00:00 Intro
    00:08 Origins of Geo-Econ
    00:54 A "Thesis" to back it up
    02:31 Human Behaviour Constraints
    03:58 The Case for Chad (French vs Chinese Influences)
    06:34 Belt & Road as the Flagship of Geo-Econ
    10:06 Concerns (Neo-Colonialism?)
    10:49 Richard Youngs
    11:56 The US "Chessboard" of Geo-Econ
    12:48 Concluding & Thank You
    The other 18 episodes are available on Spotify, exclusively on audio. Search our @AcademicObserverPod on other platforms!

    15 min
  • Reinterpreting China: Beijing Consensus for the "New Era"

    Hello, this is Nuno Gomes for the Academic Observer on Economics, Business and Finance and for this episode I talk about the Chinese Economic Model for Growth and Investment: The Savings Dilemma.


    Feel free to contact me on my socials @nuno.hfgomes @academicobserver.podcast for further enquiries or collaborations.

    Enjoy!

    16 min
  • Brussels Buyers Club: EU running Cartels to procure Critical Minerals

    Hello, this is Nuno Gomes for the Academic Observer on Economics, Business and Finance and for this episode I talk about the proposed Buyer's Club to procure for Critical Minerals (CRMs). I thank Cullen Hendrix's work for the Peterson Institute of International Economics.


    Feel free to contact me on my socials @nuno.hfgomes @academicobserver.podcast for further enquiries or collaborations.

    Enjoy!

    10 min

About The Academic Observer

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An informative podcast focused on the economy, businesses, markets, finance, technology, and much more. It is hosted by Nuno Gomes, an active Economics student in the United Kingdom, pursuing this personal project to apprise and collaborate with like-minded individuals who seek insights through reports on occurring topics within the realms of the financial and economic markets. Make sure to contact my socials for further discussions and collaborations!