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Ask HN: I have no idea about world economics. How I can fix that?

#1
I'd like to understand more about the world economics and finance. General news websites are pretty dull and panic based.

Are there any good blogs / newsletter that talk about the economics / finance events in the world, with good (non panic) analysis?

Thanks!

Re: Ask HN: I have no idea about world economics. How I can fix that?

#3
Most news websites try to get more access to click bait or sell the most "hot" info via subscriptions.

To get more knowledge in world economics in economics/finance in general i suggest to look for videos/books that explain the economy in the past and the rational behind it.

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#4
post #3

Most news websites try to get more access to click bait or sell the most "hot" info via subscriptions. To get more knowledge in world economics in economics/finance in general i suggest to look for videos/books that explain the economy in the past and the rational behind it.

Thanks!

I am, however, looking at something more up to date. Like an analysis of recent events, why the market is down and etc.

Do you have a specific youtube channel you recommend?

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#5
post #2

The Economist might be a good starting point? https://www.economist.com/ For a narrower focus, the Wall Street Journal (New York) and the Financial Times (London) are probably the primary English-language sources for financial news.

Thanks, this is however more "mainstream" and more adjusted to the masses. I'm looking for something deeper with analysis, rather than click-bait titles.

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#6
I've tried to restrict the suggestions below to sources that I perceive as fairly unbiased.

While it's not exclusively focused on the economics side of things, one recommendation I would have is to read "The World: A Brief Introduction", by Richard Haass.

On the Financial side of things, the Financial Times is probably the best publication for what you're after.

On YouTube I'd recommend tldr news for current news and Caspian Report for geopolitics.

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#7
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Most news websites try to get more access to click bait or sell the most "hot" info via subscriptions. To get more knowledge in world economics in economics/finance in general i suggest to look for videos/books that explain the economy in the past and the rational behind it.

Thanks! I am, however, looking at something more up to date. Like an analysis of recent events, why the market is down and etc. Do you have a specific youtube channel you recommend?

Nobody knows why the market is down or up at a given moment. And btw, it often has nothing to do with short term economics.

Re: Ask HN: I have no idea about world economics. How I can fix that?

#10

Whats your purpose? If you want to gain an academic understanding, then mises.org is a good resource(though some ppl are against it) If you want to make money from stocks, then understanding economics will not help you, sorry to say

If one wants to make money, what would you suggest as you said economics won't help?
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