Policy

9 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it.

1. A democratic governance system where power rotates every eight yearsImagine a democracy where leadership isn't seized or won through constant campaigning, but flows like a seasonal cycle. The Gadaa system of the Oromo people uses a sophisticated, …
2. The double-edged sword of concentrated power and decision-makingFrom the first emperors of China to modern global corporations, the drive to centralise authority promises efficiency and clarity. But can a single point of control become a singl…
3. Why rent control policies often backfire by creating housing shortages and lower quality living.Rent control is a classic price ceiling that creates unintended consequences in housing markets. This video explains how these policies reduce apartment supply, lower maintenance …
4. Why economists remain deeply skeptical of price controls like rent freezesPrice controls are seeing a resurgence across various sectors, including rent and electricity. Despite their popularity as a solution, economists consistently argue that these int…
5. Why Germany's half-trillion euro investment plan has failed to move the needleGermany allocated half a trillion euros to modernize its economy, yet eighteen months later, the funds remain largely untouched. This video examines why a nation once considered E…
6. Three economic disputes: Brazil's payments, Taco Bell's liability, and the future of autonomous vehicles.This episode of The Indicator breaks down three distinct economic conflicts currently making waves. From international payment systems to food safety litigation and the lobbying e…
7. China faces a critical economic juncture as growth targets and consumer confidence falter.As China prepares to reveal its next five-year economic blueprint, the nation grapples with stagnant wages, declining consumption, and a cooling property market. This episode exam…
8. How are green card application rules shifting under the current administration?Adrian Ma breaks down recent changes to green card application policies. This episode provides essential context for understanding how administrative shifts impact those seeking p…
9. The moment you turn a measure into a target, it starts to lie.In 1975 the economist Charles Goodhart noticed that any statistic used to steer the economy tends to stop behaving once people are pushed to hit it. His point has escaped economic…

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