Richard D. Wolff

In this Lena Petrova Podcast interview, Richard Wolff discusses the concerning state of the U.S. economy and potential challenges ahead. He highlights the growing inequality of income and wealth over the past 40 years and the emergence of the People's Republic of China as a major economic competitor. Wolff expresses fears of potential turmoil in the banking sector due to high vacancy rates in commercial real estate and banks losing liquidity. He mentions the lack of a national plan to address these issues, with the only solution seeming to be seeking government bailouts. Wolff emphasizes the uncertainty surrounding future economic developments, influenced by factors like political decisions, global trade dynamics, and the rise of economic nationalism.

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