How a less energy intensive and more regenerative economy will allow the developing the world to advance without breaching ecological boundaries. In this episode you’ll learn: What is the difference between circular and linear supply chains.What is doughnut economics?What are adaptive preferences and how they led David to trade in a BMW 650i for a Toyota Prius.How electric vehicles and the proliferation of solar panels are leading to a less energy-intensive economy.How the reduction of litter is an example of changing culture. Thanks to NetSuite and Dashlane for sponsoring the episode. For show notes and more information on this episode click here. [0:20] Creating a global economy that is better—not bigger.[3:18] A circular economy is better than a linear one.[6:20] The growth constraints of a circular economy.[9:08] Being wise in our aspirations.[12:55] David’s Tesla experience changed his perspective on investments.[14:52] The power of energy transitions.[18:02] Making more economical choices concerning energy transitions.[20:04] How are we judging our well-being?[23:07] Redefining what we consider beautiful.[24:17] Making a better global economy begins with you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Has the off-shore dollar market in terms of dollar financing and currency hedging gotten so big that it can dictate Federal Reserve monetary policy including the expected short-term interest rate cut by the Fed at its July 2019 open market committee meeting? In other words, has the Federal Reserve lost its ability to conduct monetary policy and control interest rates as it sees fit and is now in search of other tools? In this episode you’ll learn: Why the Federal Reserve is puzzled by how U.S. interest rates are behaving.How the large but opaque off-shore dollar lending and currency hedging market could be strengthening the dollar, slowing the global economy and pushing down interest rates.What is leading to a global dollar shortage.Why the Federal Reserve is researching other policy tools.What investors can do to protect against uncertainty regarding the dollarThanks to ButcherBox and Policygenius for sponsoring the episode. For show notes and more information on this episode click here. [0:20] The suspected outcome of the Federal Reserve Committee Meeting on July 30th and 31st. [3:04] Is the Federal Reserve’s inconsistency, in this case, something to fear?[6:31] The influence of offshore U.S. dollars on the Federal Reserve. [9:10] The issue of undocumented offshore dollar-denominated debt. [12:06] The ramifications of the inability of the global supply chain to access the dollars they need. [15:21] Banks are less willing to lend dollars while also demanding more “pristine” collateral. [18:36] The complexity of the global U.S. dollar matrix. [21:06] Steps to take to cushion your portfolio against any ramifications of a lower Federal Reserve interest rate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.