Economics

Strap on your boots, don your hats, grab your pitchforks and mangroves, because we are going carbon hunting!

Although carbon dioxide makes up a measly 0.04% of our atmosphere or 421 parts per million (ppm), it is about double the average concentration seen over the past 3 million years. All of this extra carbon dioxide accumulated since the pre-industrial era has already caused global warming of 1.1 degrees Celsius, destabilized Earth's climate and started the 6th mass extinction of biodiversity in our planet's history.

One solution: put a bounty on carbon's head and bring it to justice, aka carbon pricing. Since its introduction by the European Union in 2005, the idea of carbon pricing has long been touted by economists as one of the best ways to tackle climate change: making polluters pay for the environmental damage their emissions cause.

Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he travels back in time to the beginning of time itself, the Big Bang, to trace the history of carbon from its cosmic origins to its role in climate change. He also explores the science behind the formation of carbon, its role in the carbon cycle and its impact on the Earth's atmosphere.

But the hunt doesn't stop there. We'll also dive into the world of carbon markets and natural capital solutions. Kokou talks to Eric Schoumsky, Head of Natural Capital Solutions at Societe Generale, about the role of carbon markets in financing nature-based solutions and how the market could evolve by 2050. Kokou presses Eric on the potential risks of manipulation and the potential impact on low-income households in a context of high inflation and shifting geopolitics.

So join us on this high-stakes chase through the periodic table as we uncover the complex and fascinating world of carbon and its impact on our planet. "Carbon Bounty Hunting is a must-listen for anyone interested in science, the environment and the future of our planet.

About this show

Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.

Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an exploration of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets.

In each episode, Kokou deep-dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.

Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.

If you like 2050 Investors, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support will help us spread the word and reach new audiences. If you’re seeking a brief and entertaining overview of market-related topics and their business and societal implications, subscribe now to stay informed!

Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored ESG-influenced financial assets, climate change, AI, greenflation, smart cities, globalization, plastic pollution, food, health care, biodiversity, the energy transition, and more.

Credits

Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editors: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman, Linda Isker and Théodora David. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Interview Voice-over : Richard Doust, supervised by Romain Lefebvre. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.

Rethinking economics - what is the meaning of productivity in the 21st century?

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"Productivity isn't everything, but in the long run, it is almost everything" claimed Paul Krugman. Throughout the twentieth century productivity, the average level of output for each hour worked, improved dramatically across the developed world. A greater increase than in the previous 2000 years. Driven by life changing technologies, such as electricity, combustion engines, and phones, living standards increased sevenfold. But since the 2008 financial crisis, despite computerisation and the internet, productivity growth in many countries has been low, static or even, in the case of Japan, falling.

Might the 20th century's extraordinary growth prove to be a unique event? Is tech itself the problem, seemingly creating solutions but in fact encouraging pointless activity? Or is the mistake to focus on productivity in the first place, and should we instead change how we value our activities and our time?

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Should the world's central banks (Fed, ECB, BoE...) launch a coordinated "green quantitative easing" programme to simply print the $3.5 trillion a year needed to finance the energy transition? Is this a realistic solution or too green to be true?

This episode of the 2050 investors podcast puts the 'central' back in central banks. Since their creation in the 17th century, central banks have been tasked with managing monetary policy, overseeing the banking system and the core mandate of maintaining 'price stability'. But climate change is becoming a major threat to their mandate, posing a real risk to economic and financial stability in the medium to long term.

In this latest episode, Kokou explores the delicate balancing act that central banks must perform as they seek to be independent in ensuring that inflation remains under control, while at the same time contributing to economic and financial stability and playing a central role in the fight against climate change. There is more to central banking than meets the eye.

Don't worry if you've forgotten your Economics 101 course, or if you've never taken one, because we're going to give you a quick crash course in the complicated role of the central bank, using references from the series Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) and the wonderful and magical world of Lord of the Rings.

And, of course, we take you down memory lane with a brief history of central banks and their evolution from

World War I through 20th century Japan to the recent 'inflation outbreak' following the Covid19 pandemic.

Later in the episode you will hear extracts from an episode of "The ECB Podcast" entitled "Tackling climate change as a central bank, between motivation, obligation and limitation". Isabel Schnabel and Frank Elderson, Executive Board members of the European Central Bank, explain the role of the ECB's Corporate Sector Purchase Programme (CSPP), which buys green bonds issued by companies in order to reduce their carbon footprint.

About this show

Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.

Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an exploration of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets.

In each episode, Kokou deep-dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there’s certainly something for everyone.

Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.

If you like 2050 Investors, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support will help us spread the word and reach new audiences. If you’re seeking a brief and entertaining overview of market-related topics and their business and societal implications, subscribe now to stay informed!

Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored ESG-influenced financial assets, climate change, AI, greenflation, smart cities, globalization, plastic pollution, food, health care, biodiversity, the energy transition, and more.

Credits

Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editors: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman, Linda Isker and Théodora David. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.

What has no beginning, end, or middle and touches every continent?

If you answered, “the ocean”- Correct!

Or the ‘living infinite’, as Jules Verne called it in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. This latest episode of 2050 Investors is a splashy one as host Kokou Agbo-Bloua dives deep into the mysteries of the oceans aboard the modern-day Nautilus, the Nautile.

In 2022, at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), 150 member states pledged to preserve or safeguard thirty percent of the world's oceans by 2030: or “30 by 30”. While a positive step in the right direction, more still needs to be done.

Join Kokou in this daring adventure exploring the importance of the ocean in shaping Earth’s climate, providing food and habitat for animals and humans alike, the economy and so much more!

But be aware as the adventure does take a dark turn when we encounter the deep-water alter ego of the Great Pacific Garbage patch. We will learn about the devastating effects of plastic pollution, envisioning a Kraken monster born from our own waste.

Later in the episode, we speak with Nisha Bakker, Director Partnerships at The Ocean Cleanup. The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit foundation working daily to rid the world's oceans of plastic. Nisha emphasises the need for a global effort to change the system of plastic production and waste management, mentioning the development of a Plastic Treaty. However, she’s optimistic of growing awareness and progress in ocean and river cleaning initiatives.

As the journey concludes, Kokou reflects on the resilience depicted in Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea," leaving listeners with a poignant reminder that, despite the challenges, we can persevere.

About this show

Welcome to the exciting world of 2050 Investors, the podcast that's your ultimate guide to conquering the ever-evolving landscapes of Finance, Sustainability, Globalization, and ESG!

Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Societe Generale's Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research, as he investigates the economic and market megatrends shaping both our present and the future, aligning with 2050's global sustainability objectives. If you're looking for a swift and entertaining overview of markets-related topics and their business implications, this podcast is for you!

Each episode will get you a comprehensive grasp of current affairs and the impending evolution of markets and economics as Kokou Agbo-Bloua engages analysts, educators and entrepreneurs in insightful conversations. Explore critical topics including Climate Change, ESG goals, Mobility, Globalization, Energy Transition, Health Care, Inflation, Artificial Intelligence, Smart finance, Labor Development, and more. Don't miss out on this engaging show!

Subscribe now to stay informed about our latest episodes, dropping each month. If you find our content valuable, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us raise awareness of the podcast and reach new audiences.

Credits

Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editors: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman, Linda Isker and Théodora David. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.

Economics 101 for Real World Business

AZ TRT S04 EP48 (211) 12-3-2023

What We Learned This Week:

• Supply & Demand - Economics Simplified
• Capital Allocation - What is the Opportunity of your Business Investment?
• Gamblers Fallacy - What is the Probability of the Next Die Roll?
• Game Theory - Dr. Nash’s Plan to Pickup Women

Notes:

EK 101 – Economics Lessons

Seg. 1

Supply & Demand

Supply is the amount of a specific good or service that's available in the market. Demand is the amount of the good or service that customers want to buy. Supply and demand are both influenced by the price of goods and services.

If there was only one pizza restaurant in a town and then a new pizza place opened, the demand for pizza from the first restaurant would drop. The price of gasoline often changes with the demand throughout the year. As people drive more in the summer, gasoline prices tend to rise.

In professional football, owners sell entertainment (supply) and spectators buy the opportunity to view or display the game (demand). Meanwhile, owners also buy the services of athletes who wish to play (demand) and trained athletes make themselves available for a price (supply).

Marginal Utility

What Is Marginal Utility? Marginal utility is the added satisfaction that a consumer gets from having one more unit of a good or service. The concept of marginal utility is used by economists to determine how much of an item consumers are willing to purchase.

Sports David Beckham signed $250 mil contract in 2007 w LA Galaxy

Galaxy willing to overpay to get the attention, ticket and merchandize sales

What we will pay at the margin?

There is only 1 Beckham, rare commodity, like a diamond – subjective on the value

What is the value of a bottle of water in the desert?

 If only 1, then pay a lot, if there are 50 available, then pay less

Seg. 2

Capital Allocation –

Capital Allocation is the process of distributing financial resources to different areas of a business to increase efficiency and maximize profits.

A Sunk Cost refers to money that has already been spent and which cannot be recovered. In business, the axiom that one has to “spend money to make money” is reflected in the phenomenon of the sunk cost. A sunk cost differs from future (or regular) costs that a business may face, such as decisions about inventory purchase costs or product pricing. 

Sunk Costs also mean that the Money $ used on a bad investment is lost. Don’t try to ‘chase it’ to somehow recover and get even. Instead, just write it off, and move on.  It is better to use the New Money $ on better investments. Where to Invest your money $ is pivital to Capital Allocation. Simply put, learn to Control Your Capital and decide wisely what Opportunity (Cost)  it should go to be as efficient as possible. This is the intersection of scarcity and choice.

Opportunity Cost is the loss or gain of making a decision, the forgone benefit that would have been derived by an option not chosen. To properly evaluate opportunity costs, the costs and benefits of every option available must be considered and weighed against the others. Famous Phrase – “idle cash balances represent an opportunity cost in terms of lost interest”

Whether your time or money can be better spent on something else

Should you mow your own lawn, or hire someone and concentrate on your job to make more $

Division of Labor

We do not cut our own hair, or drill our own teeth – we go to a dental specialist, saves time & $ over long term

Concentrate on your specialties

Pencil example – one co make wood, one makes eraser, one mines the graphite, and one co assemblies – we all benefit as it would be harder and cost more if same company did it all, suppliers w/ specialty help keep costs down

In Stock Investing – Beware the Zombie Co.s in the S&P Index.

These are companies that are not profitable, or growing (may even need a Bailout). They are just treading water, and paying their interest on debt, but not their principal. In the current S&P index, it is estimated that about 20% of companies are Zombie Co’s whose main investment comes from people buying the whole Index.

Unfortunately another 30% of the Index are bad companies that are either are stagnant, or on their way to Zombie status. Maybe 10 – 15% of the Companies (Stocks) in the Index (50 – 75 Co’s) are really good to exceptional and should get your Capital. 

Do you want to own the best house on the block? Or all of them?

Seg. 3

Gamblers Fallacy each roll of the die is separate from the last, no effect

The gambler's fallacy, also known as the Monte Carlo fallacy, occurs when an individual erroneously believes that a certain random event is less likely or more likely to happen based on the outcome of a previous event or series of events.

For example, the gambler's fallacy might cause someone to believe that if a coin just landed on heads twice in a row, then it's “due” to land on tails on the next toss.

Monte Carlo Simulation – use for modeling scenarios

One simple example of a Monte Carlo Simulation is to consider calculating the probability of rolling two standard dice. There are 36 combinations of dice rolls. Based on this, you can manually compute the probability of a particular outcome.

Monte Carlo Simulation is a mathematical method for calculating the odds of multiple possible outcomes occurring in an uncertain process through repeated random sampling. This computational algorithm makes assessing risks associated with a particular process convenient, thereby enabling better decision-making.

Probabilities

Probability is simply how likely something is to happen. Whenever we're unsure about the outcome of an event, we can talk about the probabilities of certain outcomes—how likely they are. The analysis of events governed by probability is called statistics.

Sports analytics is a more recent field that uses data to measure areas like athletic performance and business health to optimize the processes and success of a sports organization as a whole. On-field data metrics help teams decide how to improve in-game strategies, nutrition plans and other methods for raising their athletes’ level of performance. Off the field, organizations can leverage data to monitor ticket sales, craft marketing campaigns and reduce operational costs.

Data lets teams and organizations track performance, make predictions and make smarter decisions on the field. Want to figure out what play is best to run on fourth down in a football game? Check the analytics. Wondering whether or not your pitcher should throw another inning? Check the analytics. Players still win games, but data allows coaches to put them in the best position to succeed.

Seg. 4

Game Theory – science of human strategy, people behave differently in games

Dr. Nash – A Beautiful Mind

If they all go for the same girl in the bar, competition and no one gets her, but if they work together and pair off with the group of girls, they all may win

As Nash explains it, if all the men approach the blonde first, none of the men will pair off: The blonde will reject them all as a crowd, and her brunette friends will reject them all individually because none of the women will accept being second choice to her friend.

While used in several disciplines, game theory is most notably used as a tool within the study of business and economics. The "games" may involve how two competitor firms will react to price cuts by the other, whether a firm should acquire another, or how traders in a stock market may react to price changes.

Prisoners Dilemma

The prisoner's dilemma presents a situation where two parties, separated and unable to communicate, must each choose between cooperating with the other or not. The highest reward for each party occurs when both parties choose to co-operate.

Keep your mouth shut and tell the cops nothing, both walk

Cold War Example

If both combatants do nothing, everyone lives, or mutual destruction with nuclear war

War Games movie – no winner in hundreds of simulated games

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AZ Tech Roundtable 2.0 with Matt Battaglia

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AZ TRT 2.0 looks at the new trends in business, & how classic industries are evolving. 

Common Topics Discussed: Startups, Founders, Funds & Venture Capital, Business, Entrepreneurship, Biotech, Blockchain / Crypto, Executive Comp, Investing, Stocks, Real Estate + Alternative Investments, and more… 

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Why do we say, "there’s no place like home"? This iconic phrase appears in "The Wizard of Oz" to remind us of the human need for familiarity, belonging and protection. Over the past centuries, our homes have followed a Darwinian process of evolution by natural selection of efficiency. From caves to skyscrapers, they’ve protected us from wild animals, natural disasters, and the changing climate.  

Current estimates put the total number of houses at around 2 billion and by 2050, we will need to house around 10 billion people, all looking for familiarity, belonging, comfort and security.

So, in this latest episode of 2050 Investors, we go house hunting with Kokou Agbo-Bloua and take a deep dive into the past, present, and future of housing.

How can we create sustainable homes for all, and will we adapt in time in the face of the big bad wolf of climate change?

We start off this episode with a cautionary tale of "The Three Little Pigs" 🐷🐷🐷 : a sobering reminder of the need to build for tomorrow.

Later we embark on a historical odyssey into the history of housing across cultures — from Egyptian sun-dried bricks to the sprawling skyscrapers of New York.

And finally in this episode, Kokou sits down with Ben Richford, Co-Head of Real Estate Sector Research at Societe Generale, to gain more insight into how the housing and real estate markets can strive for a fair and sustainable future.

The conversation also touches on the sector's adaptation to climate change and the predicted megatrend of urbanisation, the social aspect of the housing transition, and the economic drivers behind changes in the real estate market.

About this show

Welcome to the exciting world of 2050 Investors, the podcast that's your ultimate guide to conquering the ever-evolving landscapes of Finance, Sustainability, Globalization, and ESG!

Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Societe Generale's Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research, as he investigates the economic and market megatrends shaping both our present and the future, aligning with 2050's global sustainability objectives.  If you're looking for a swift and entertaining overview of markets-related topics and their business implications, this podcast is for you!

Each episode will get you a comprehensive grasp of current affairs and the impending evolution of markets and economics as Kokou Agbo-Bloua engages analysts, educators and entrepreneurs in insightful conversations. Explore critical topics including Climate Change, ESG goals, Mobility, Globalization, Energy Transition, Health Care, Inflation, Artificial Intelligence, Smart finance, Labor Development, and more. Don't miss out on this engaging show!

Subscribe now to stay informed about our latest episodes, dropping each month. If you find our content valuable, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps us raise awareness of the podcast and reach new audiences.

Credits

Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editors: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman, Linda Isker and Théodora David. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice. 

“You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow.

This opportunity comes once in a lifetime”.

In this episode about sports, these lyrics from Eminem’s hit song ‘Lose Yourself‘ resonate deeply. Throughout History, from civil rights to diversity and inclusion, sports have deeply shaped, inspired and changed our individual and collective human experiences.

This episode is a celebration of all things sports. In the first part of this episode, we explore the past, the present and the future of sports, in the face of climate change. We also take a trip down memory lane and revisited some of the best moments in sports history and the stars who ceased the opportunity at the right moment. From Muhammad Ali's 'Rumble in the Jungle' to Serena Williams' US Open in 1999, we explored them all.

And in part two, Kokou Agbo-Bloua interviews rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson on how you can go beyond your internal limits and awake the star within. Jonny shares with us lessons from his career, which are sure to help you in and off the field.   

About the show

2050 Investors offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market megatrends ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Societe Generale’s Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research, as he provides deep dive analysis, with an ESG lens, into current affairs and trends that relate to the economy, the planet, markets, and you. Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss our new episodes.

Credits

Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editors: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman, Linda Isker and Théodora David. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.

“You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow.

This opportunity comes once in a lifetime”.

In this episode about sports, these lyrics from Eminem’s hit song ‘Lose Yourself‘ resonate deeply. Throughout History, from civil rights to diversity and inclusion, sports have deeply shaped, inspired and changed our individual and collective human experiences.

This episode is a celebration of all things sports. In this part two, Kokou Agbo-Bloua interviews rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson on how you can go beyond your internal limits and awake the star within. Jonny shares with us lessons from his career, which are sure to help you in and off the field.  

Make sure to listen to the first part of the episode, in which we explore the past, the present and the future of sports, in the face of climate change. We also take a trip down memory lane and revisited some of the best moments in sports history and the stars who ceased the opportunity at the right moment. From Muhammad Ali's 'Rumble in the Jungle' to Serena Williams' US Open in 1999, we explored them all.

About the show

2050 Investors offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market megatrends ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Societe Generale’s Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research, as he provides deep dive analysis, with an ESG lens, into current affairs and trends that relate to the economy, the planet, markets, and you. Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss our new episodes.

Credits

Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editors: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman, Linda Isker and Théodora David. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice. 

The health benefits of biophilic design are well-established: reduced anxiety, improved focus, lower heart rate, and generally just better overall wellbeing. However, how do those health benefits translate to financial outcomes? How do we get more business leaders and policymakers to implement biophilic design on a broader scale? Enter the latest publication from Terrapin Bright Green, The Economics of Biophilia second edition. This new report, co-authored by today’s guests Bill Browning and Catie Ryan, looks at five sectors - offices, education, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and community - detailing the benefits of biophilic design interventions for each and then making the financial case in great detail. 

In this episode, Bill and Catie share how a flood of new research led them to update their original 2012 report, how businesses and policymakers can utilize biophilic design to meet their financial objectives, and why it really all comes back to long term thinking.  

Show Notes

• The Economics of Biophilia: Why Designing with Nature Makes Financial Sense, second edition by Bill Browning, Catie Ryan, and Dakota Walker
• Nature Inside A Biophilic Design Guide by Bill Browning and Catie Ryan 
• Terrapin Bright Green
• Interface

Keywords: Economics, Biophilia, Biophilic Design, Nature Based Design, Nature Based, Finance, Architecture, Built Environment, Green Building, Nature, Finance 

We're all aware of how the economy impacts our daily lives, but how well do we truly understand Economics? Logan is a Masters-level Economics student, who's on a mission to shed light on the complexities of our economic system and explore alternatives for a fairer society. Logan joins us at Altbays Table Talk to unravel the intricacies of economic thought and offer his unique perspective. Plus, we're thrilled to have the esteemed Ph.D. Sociologist, Stella Pennell, as our guest co-host. 

 ALTBAYS Table Talk 215 – Logan Phillips (Economics Graduate)

 Welcome to the Altbays Table Talk (Feat. Stella Pennell and Leo Magri)

Logan is a Master's Economics student with future studies in mind. He lacks faith in the economic literature he is being taught from.
 
He likes to work in frameworks, exploring the logical underpinnings of the Economy and would like to go on to study further maths to this end.
 
 Logan believes that by clarifying the issues with our current state of economic thought, we can move towards clearer ways of thinking. He is largely apolitical and believes that conversations based on a clearer understanding of the economy will, by nature, lead to more effective policy regardless of political tendency.

ALTBAYS Table Talk invites awesome people to have an honest, laid-back conversation. Our platform focuses on bringing communities together and thrive.

This special episode of 2050 Investors takes you to… well, the year 2050! Will we have achieved our goal of net-zero emissions and taken the necessary steps to limit global warming to 1.5 C°? And if not, what will a world on the verge of climate collapse due to human activities look like?  

Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he explores the future, inspired by the thought-provoking series "Black Mirror". Stuck inside a dream within a dream, where fiction and reality are intertwined, will we discover a bright future where humans have taken drastic actions to mitigate climate change and protect our environment?

Or will it be the worst-case scenario of a dystopian world, where our planet reels under extreme weather conditions and ecological collapse, and food and resource shortages plague countries?  

Luckily for Kokou, he has his AI companion, the newly upgraded SiriGPT, to make sense of these two juxtaposed worlds. Together we navigate the future, weighing the consequences of the choices we make today to shape the world we wake up to tomorrow.

The future awaits!  

About the show

2050 Investors offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market megatrends ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Societe Generale’s Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research, as he provides deep dive analysis, with an ESG lens, into current affairs and trends that relate to the economy, the planet, markets, and you. Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss our new episodes.

Credits

Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editors: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman, Linda Isker, Théodora David. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.

Economy, planet, markets and you

2050 Investors is going on a summer break! Before we meet again in September, listen to our April 2022 episode on the insurance industry, which is facing a number of challenges as a result of climate change.

In insurance lingo, an “Act of God” is an event outside of human control or activity, such as natural disasters. With the growing frequency of such "Acts of God" - amplified by acts of men - the question of the insurability of climate risks is front and centre.

Kokou Agbo-Bloua takes on this key topic and investigates how the insurance industry has been adapting to meet the challenge. He brings in Mr Ernst Rauch, Chief Climate and Geo Scientist at Munich Re, to go one step further.

“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes once every three weeks: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Julien Moity, Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Antoine Larcher. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cedric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice 

Economy, planet, markets and you   

Welcome fellow energy explorers! In this episode of “2050 Investors” we're embarking on a wild and thrilling adventure into the world of energy.

Why is the energy transition taking so long? And what awaits us when we eventually deplete our energy reserves? 

Kokou Agbo-Bloua addresses all your energy concerns. Learn about the intriguing concept of energy density and its significance in our quest to find sustainable energy sources. 

Later in this investigation, Kokou invites Irene Himona, Societe Generale's Oil & Gas equity research analyst, to explain the strategic approaches energy companies are adopting amidst this transformative era. Could we be heading towards an energy bipolar world? 

Get ready for some electric insights into the future of energy!

“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes monthly: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits: Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.  

Economy, planet, markets and you   

Did you know that in 2022, the global apparel market was valued at over US 1.5 trillion dollars and is expected to increase to almost US 2 trillion dollars by 2027 (Consumer Market Outlook)? 

But here is the catch: the industry accounts for 8 to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and that figure is growing! So, forget “Emily in Paris” or Fashion Week — this episode promises to go beyond the glitz and glam, brand labels and fashion runways to ask the critical questions.  

What’s the carbon footprint of the fashion industry? Why are we so obsessed with clothes and why is it getting worse? And can sustainable fashion reach net zero and defeat the irresistible forces of economics? 

Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua in this captivating investigation into the economics that underpins the fashion industry.  

Stay-tuned to the end as Anne Critchlow, retail analyst at Societe Generale, breaks-down the retail industry, the evolution of consumer habits and the challenges to the retail industry in meeting its carbon emissions.  

Get ready to dive into the world of fashion!  

“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes monthly: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.   

Economy, planet, markets and you    

Did you know that over the past 440 million years, there have been FIVE mass extinction events on Earth? Now, according to scientists, the sixth extinction may already be underway. By the end of the century, it is estimated that half of an estimated 8 million living species could become extinct due to human-induced global warming. 

In this episode of “2050 Investors”, Kokou Agbo-Bloua dissects the math and science behind Biodiversity. What is the link between the theory of general relativity, the sound of biodiversity, photosynthesis, and Darth Vader? 

Protecting the rich diversity of our biosphere and creating an inclusive environment for ALL species have now become urgent concerns for both humanity and the planet. How we diversify, rehabilitate, and restore ecosystems will be crucial for achieving a sustainable global economy and the stability of Earth’s climate.

To delve deeper into the subject, Kokou interviews Matthieu Maurin, CEO of Iceberg Data Lab, to explain how we can measure and monitor biodiversity footprint across supply chains and corporate business activities.

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.

Economy, planet, markets and you   

The UN designates March 20 of every year as “International Day of Happiness” to celebrate the importance of happiness and well-being as “universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings worldwide and in public policy objectives".

This special, two-part episode of “2050 Investors” is all about happiness. What does it mean to be happy in the 21st century, what is happiness, can we measure and influence it on a national or worldwide scale? And can we decarbonise our pursuit of happiness?

Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua in this exploration of the scientific, cultural, environmental and economic factors that contribute to overall wellbeing. Kokou also dispels common myths and explains why some of the external markers of happiness may not actually bring us the felicity we seek.

In part-two, he interviews Claudia Senik, a French expert on Happiness and professor at the Paris School of Economics. They discuss why the French are so unhappy and brings insights on the impact of climate change on happiness.

“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes monthly: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.    

Economy, planet, markets and you  

The UN designates March 20 of every year as “International Day of Happiness” to celebrate the importance of happiness and well-being as “universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings worldwide and in public policy objectives".

This special, two-part episode of “2050 Investors” is all about happiness. What does it mean to be happy in the 21st century, what is happiness, can we measure and influence it on a national or worldwide scale? And can we decarbonise our pursuit of happiness?

Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua in this exploration of the scientific, cultural, environmental and economic factors that contribute to overall wellbeing. Kokou also dispels common myths and explains why some of the external markers of happiness may not actually bring us the felicity we seek.

In part-two, he interviews Claudia Senik, a French expert on Happiness and professor at the Paris School of Economics. They discuss why the French are so unhappy and brings insights on the impact of climate change on happiness.

“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes monthly: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly. 

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.    

Economy, planet, markets and you  

Thanks to the incredible discoveries in medicine and technology, the average global human lifespan has more than doubled since 1900 and is now above 70 years. Over the same period, CO2 emissions exponentially increased, which raises questions about the link between healthcare and climate change.  

In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua deep dives into the health-care industry by addressing the major concerns, discoveries and breakthroughs shaping the discourse. We shrink down to microbial levels to wander the human body, and later, we study the consequences of climate change on our health and society. Finally, in his investigation, Kokou challenges special guest ChatGPT, a popular AI-generating tool, to answer questions about longevity and immortality, humanity, climate change, and, of course, the role of AI in the health-care sector. 

“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes monthly: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly. 
Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.   

Economy, planet, markets and you

Drifting in the Central North Pacific Ocean is the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”, a collection of marine debris with a mass so large it has been ranked as our eighth continent. Nature is “circular by design” - balanced and sustainable - but our modern lifestyle is simply not.

While recycling efforts are increasing, coupled with government policies and regulations, we must consider if ‘recycling’ is rightly positioned as the last stage in the ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ slogan.

In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua examines the circular economy and the plastic lifecycle. He brings in Daan Van Kassel, a fund manager at Circular Debt fund of Polestar Capital, to explore concrete ways to reduce plastic and become one with nature.  

“2050 Investors” offers an investigation into tomorrow’s economic and market mega-trends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets. Sourcing information directly from market practitioners, the financial press, research reports, the podcast provides you with insights from all around the globe. New episodes monthly: please subscribe, leave comments and spread the word!

Credits. Presenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly. 

Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice.