Best World Bank Institute for Economic Development Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 8 (Researchers edition). From Bytes to Better Lives: Unlocking the Power of Data for Development 2:47

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In this episode, we dive into the World Development Report 2021: Data for Better Lives and explore data's potential to drive development and improve lives. Join us as we unpack the report’s call for a new social contract on data to boost innovation and inclusion, protect privacy and trust, and ensure that the benefits of data are shared equitably.…

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Episode 8 (Policy makers edition). From Bytes to Better Lives: Unlocking the Power of Data for Development 8:59

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In this episode, we dive into the World Development Report 2021: Data for Better Lives and explore data's potential to drive development and improve lives. Join us as we unpack the report’s call for a new social contract on data to boost innovation and inclusion, protect privacy and trust, and ensure that the benefits of data are shared equitably.…

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2318 FBF: Commodities Investing with Dr. Chris Kacher & Gil Morales Managing Directors of VirtueOfSelfishInvesting.com 44:16

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This is Flashback Friday is from episode275 published last August 29, 2012. While the last several years have seen huge losses for most investors in stocks, it has provided some valuable insights and allowed development of new concepts for stock investing. Jason Hartman talks with Dr. Chris Kacher and Gil Morales, principles and managing directors …

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2317: Beyond the Headlines: Edward Dowd Exposes Unseen Health & Economic Data 37:46

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Greeting's from Saint Thomas Island! Jason's on the Real Estate Guys' Investor Summit at Sea cruise and reminds his listeners to sign up for the FREE MASTERCLASS every second Wednesday of the month! https://jasonhartman.com/wednesday Jason and Edward Dowd discussed the book "Cause Unknown: The Epidemic of Sudden Deaths" and its focus on the increas…

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Democratic resilience in Africa (and Kenya) takes many forms 28:19

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Foresight Africa host Landry Signé and Drs. Oscar Otele and Danielle Resnick examine the nuances of the state of democracy across Africa, providing insights into strategies for democratic resiliency moving forward. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen on Apple, Spotify, Af…

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2316 FBF: The Financial Health of America’s Social Classes with Dr. H. Woody Brock Author of ‘American Gridlock’ 1:02:02

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 283 published last October 26, 2012. Between 1980 and 2000, the wealth of our nation grew enormously. Interest rates dropped, dot com businesses grew, and then the housing market was rocketing. We then went into a tricky period where overall net worth grew a bit until the dot com crash; the middle class was sus…

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2315: The Tax Advantage: Unlock Your Real Estate Riches with Scott Saunders 37:20

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Jason focuses on income property as the most tax-favored asset class in America, including discussion of tax-saving opportunities like the 1031 exchange for investors. He promotes the availability of free monthly masterclasses on jasonhartman.com/Wednesday for listeners to register and attend. JasonHartman.com/Wednesday Jason then introduces Scott …

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2314 FBF: Deregulated Hedge Funds with Les Leopold Author of ‘How to Make a Million Dollars An Hour’ 1:18:53

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 332 published last August 11, 2013. Jason talks with Les Leopold on his new book: "How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour: Why Financial Elites get away with siphoning off America's Wealth." In the interview, Les details just how hedge funds are making unthinkable amounts of money. Les Leopold co-founded and cur…

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2313: The Future of Real Estate: Exploring Bitcoin Mortgages & Crypto Loans with Milo 45:57

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Jason discusses the innovation in crypto mortgages and the importance of maintaining an optimistic outlook despite doom and gloom predictions. He encourages listeners to attend the Wednesday masterclasses and reminds them to register for future sessions. Jason emphasizes the value of comparing current situations to historical contexts, highlighting…

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Partnerships elevate Africa’s development successes 30:41

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On this episode of Foresight Africa, hosted by Landry Signé, Gargee Ghosh, president of Global Policy and Advocacy at the Gates Foundation, explains why collaborative, context-specific, and innovative solutions elevate development success across Africa. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Sub…

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Episode 7 (Researchers edition). Global Value Chains, a powerful driver for economic progress 13:45

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"Accelerating Development" embarks on a comprehensive deep dive into Global Value Chains (GVCs), exploring their profound impact on global economies and development. We discuss how GVCs have historically fueled economic progress and poverty reduction, demonstrating a significantly more powerful effect on per capita income growth compared to traditi…

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Episode 7 (Policy makers edition). Global Value Chains, a powerful driver for economic progress 12:03

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"Accelerating Development" embarks on a comprehensive deep dive into Global Value Chains (GVCs), exploring their profound impact on global economies and development. We discuss how GVCs have historically fueled economic progress and poverty reduction, demonstrating a significantly more powerful effect on per capita income growth compared to traditi…

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2312 FBF: The Collapse of Bear Stearns with Douglas Brunt Author of "Ghosts of Manhattan" & Former CEO of Authentium 47:42

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 337, published last September 6, 2013. Doug Brunt is the former CEO of Authentium and author of, "GHOSTS OF MANHATTAN." In his new book, he transports readers back to the extravagant times before Bear Stearns collapsed, exposing a culture with boundless bonuses, where the company expense account was routinely u…

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2311: Investing Like Warren Buffett | Unlocking Wealth Through Boring Real Estate 43:58

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Jason talks about the increase in customs revenue under Trump's policies, highlighting a significant rise from $4 billion in 2015 to $22.3 billion, though he noted it would not solve government debt issues. He predicted a likely decrease in interest rates due to the disappearance of the inflation threat, which could lead to a surge in home buyers, …

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2310 FBF: Creation vs. Evolution with Dr. Geoffrey Simmons of the Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture 49:13

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 210 published last April 24, 2011. Jason talks with Dr. Geoffrey Simmons, a physician who is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Disaster Medicine. He has a B.S. in Zoology and has completed the course work for a Masters degree in Microbiology. Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/Jaso…

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Episode 6 (Researchers Edition): Mind, Method & Meta-Analysis: Behavioral Nudges for COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake 11:43

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The COVID-19 pandemic tested public health communication like never before. While providing information is crucial, does it always translate into action? In this episode of “Accelerating Development,” we delve into a groundbreaking World Bank meta-analysis on COVID-19 vaccination intentions. Drawing on insights from the 2015 World Development Repor…

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Episode 6 (Policy Makers Edition): Mind, Method & Meta-Analysis: Behavioral Nudges for COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake 8:33

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The COVID-19 pandemic tested public health communication like never before. While providing information is crucial, does it always translate into action? In this episode of “Accelerating Development,” we delve into a groundbreaking World Bank meta-analysis on COVID-19 vaccination intentions. Drawing on insights from the 2015 World Development Repor…

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2309: Strong Rental Market Demand, The Age of Bitcoin and the Coming Ai Disruptions with Mark Moss 48:32

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Jason provides insights into the current real estate market conditions and investment opportunities, particularly noting trends in rental rates and the potential for note investments. Jason examines the impact of economic uncertainty on rental trends and predicts future pressures on rental prices due to increased demand and institutional investor i…

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Meet African girls’ educational needs by listening to their experiences 36:15

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Adefunke Ekine and Mary Otieno, university educators from Nigeria and Kenya respectively, and alumnae of the Echidna Scholars Program at Brookings, talk with Foresight Africa host Landry Signé on why innovation and listening to girls’ stories are crucial to advancing girls’ education across Africa. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast…

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Episode 5 (Researchers edition). International Debt Report 11:56

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The world's poorest nations are grappling with an unprecedented debt crisis. In this episode of "Accelerating Development," we delve into the World Bank's International Debt Report 2024. Join us as we explore the record $1.1 trillion external debt burden facing IDA-eligible countries and the complex factors driving this surge, from pandemic aftersh…

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Episode 5 (Policy Makers edition). International Debt Report 10:41

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The world's poorest nations are grappling with an unprecedented debt crisis. In this episode of "Accelerating Development," we delve into the World Bank's International Debt Report 2024. Join us as we explore the record $1.1 trillion external debt burden facing IDA-eligible countries and the complex factors driving this surge, from pandemic aftersh…

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492: Fractional Real Estate Investing for Only $250 with Alex Blackwood 38:01

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Jason and Alex Blackwood discuss the current state of the DC housing market, focusing on the impact of low mortgage rates, the challenges of housing affordability, and the potential for a widening wealth gap between homeowners and renters. They also explored the impact of the pandemic on the real estate market, the potential benefits of Trump's pol…

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2308 FBF: Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris and The Fall of Merrill Lynch and the Near Collapse of Bank of America with Author Greg Farrell 56:43

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 257 published last May 1, 2012. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Greg Farrell, author of Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris, The Fall of Merrill Lynch, and the Near Collapse of Bank of America, for a discussion of the economic crash and the resulting bailouts, as well as some of the inside dealings wi…

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2307: No Monthly Payments: Your Guide to Home Equity Agreements (HEA) 39:45

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Jason introduces Home Equity Investments (HEI), a growing industry where companies buy a portion of homeowners' equity, awaiting a future liquidity event like a sale or refinance, without requiring monthly payments. Hartman views this as a significant indicator of institutional investors' bullish outlook on residential real estate, similar to "buil…

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2306 FBF: Free Markets vs Big Government with Steve Forbes Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media and Author of ‘Freedom Manifesto’ 38:30

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 302, published last February 25, 2013. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Steve Forbes, the editor in chief of Forbes Media, to propose and attempt to answer the question: Why does government get bigger and bigger when we know it doesn’t work well? Mr. Forbes states that history proves free markets work…

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Episode 4 (Researchers edition). The Changing Nature of Work 15:55

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The world of work is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technology and globalization. While this brings new opportunities, it also presents significant challenges. In this episode of “Accelerating Development”, tune in to unpack the World Development Report 2019: The Changing Nature of Work and explore how firms, workers, and societies ar…

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Episode 4 (Policy Makers edition). The Changing Nature of Work 12:45

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The world of work is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technology and globalization. While this brings new opportunities, it also presents significant challenges. In this episode of “Accelerating Development”, tune in to unpack the World Development Report 2019: The Changing Nature of Work and explore how firms, workers, and societies ar…

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2305: The US Economic Ponzi Scheme: Avoiding Collapse and the Path to Stability with Les Rubin 30:15

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Today Jason covers a few key real estate investing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging properties with high loan balances for inflation-induced debt destruction and better insurance claim handling. He advises against paying off mortgages, highlighting tax benefits and the "refi till you die" plan. He introduces the concept of a "…

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How the World Bank is advancing shared prosperity and jobs in Africa amid global economic uncertainty 27:02

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During the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., Foresight Africa host Landry Signé caught up with Axel van Trotsenburg, senior managing director of the World Bank, who spoke about how to mobilize the private sector to help create more jobs for African youth in the coming years, while also addressing the debt distress crisis many Afri…

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2304 FBF: Nominal Dollars vs Real Dollars & Understanding Investor Psychology with Investment Counselor Sara 1:26:25

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 304 published last Mar 6, 2013. Jason talks with investment counselor, Sara, about investor psychology, overcoming obstacles and getting out of our own way. The smoke-and-mirrors propaganda perpetuated by mainstream media (lamestream media as Sarah Palin says) in reporting the new high in the Dow Jones Industri…

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Episode 3 (Researchers edition). Are we Business Ready? Rethinking the Real Barriers to Growth 15:48

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Many countries have business-friendly laws on paper. But what happens when the public services meant to support them fall short? In this episode of “Accelerating Development”, tune in to unpack the World Bank’s Business Ready 2024 report and examine the often-overlooked gap between legislation and implementation. From underpowered tax portals to fr…

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Episode 3 (Policy Makers edition). Are we Business Ready? Rethinking the Real Barriers to Growth 10:39

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Many countries have business-friendly laws on paper. But what happens when the public services meant to support them fall short? In this episode of “Accelerating Development”, tune in to unpack the World Bank’s Business Ready 2024 report and examine the often-overlooked gap between legislation and implementation. From underpowered tax portals to fr…

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2303: Navigating Today's Real Estate Market: Insights for Investors, The Housing Shortage and Your Investment Opportunities 40:44

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Jason talks about the current state of the housing market, emphasizing that there is no housing crash due to the low number of financially distressed homeowners. He shared updated statistics from the US Census Bureau, indicating that 39.8% of homeowners have no mortgage, and 65% have mortgages at or below 4%. Jason also highlighted the oversupply i…

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On site with leaders at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings 2025 34:57

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During the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in April 2025, Foresight Africa podcast host Landry Signé interviewed leaders in the global finance and development space to glean their key takeaways from the meetings and how they might shape policy decisions and deliver tangible results across Africa. In this special episode, you will hear highlights fro…

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2302 FBF: America's Economic Outlook said John Mauldin Author and Publisher of ‘Thoughts From the Frontline’ 1:07:41

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 298, published last February 4, 2013. On this show, Jason Hartman talks with one of his investment counselors about current events, welcomes a guest caller and also brings to our listening audience the economic outlook from renowned financial expert, John Mauldin. Mauldin discusses “spending rearrangement”, a r…

World Bank Institute For Economic Development Podcasts