The Price is Wrong with Brett Christophers

The David McWilliams Podcast

David McWilliams

News & Politics

4.6 • 643 Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2024

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

This week, we delve into the economics of climate change with acclaimed author Brett Christophers - who has previously illuminated the pervasive influence of investment funds in our daily lives through books like "Our Lives in Their Portfolios". This time, he turns his analytical lens to the urgent issue of climate change. We'll explore why economic incentives alone may not be the solution we envision. Christophers critically examines the low investibility of wind and solar industries, questioning why big companies would pivot to renewables if they aren't profitable. So what can be done? Tune in for a compelling conversation that challenges conventional wisdom and seeks alternative strategies for effective climate action.

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0:00.0	Now we have big, big news for you.
0:02.5	We are taking the podcast on tour.
0:05.5	My new book, Money, A Story of Humanity, is hitting the shelves on September 11th, and we're going on tour to celebrate.
0:12.7	And here's where we're going.
0:14.1	September 11th, the South Back Centre, London.
0:17.4	September 16th, Vicker Street, Dublin.
0:20.3	September 18th, University Concert Hall, Limerick.
0:23.4	September 19th, the Black Box Theatre in Galway, and the real capital, ending the tour, John.
0:30.5	September 23rd, the Cork Opera House in Cork.
0:34.0	So John and I are going to delve into the new book, exploring the nature of money,
0:38.0	its history, its impact on society, from ancient Babylon to modern cryptocurrencies. We're
0:43.5	going to discover how money has influenced trade, revolutions, human progress, and more to the
0:48.4	point, has influenced us as a species. And here's the best part. Each ticket comes with a signed copy of the new book.
0:56.3	So don't miss out. Grab your tickets at David MacWilliams.com.i. forward slash podcast before they're
1:02.8	all snapped up and we look forward to seeing you on the road.
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