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Jul 20, 2023
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28 min 3,629 words 468 comments 104 likes podcast
Scott explores the recent British economic decline, examining various statistics and theories about its causes and impact. Longer summary
This post discusses the recent economic decline in Britain, analyzing various statistics and theories about its causes. Scott examines GDP data, productivity trends, wage stagnation, and currency value changes, while considering factors like Brexit, real estate market issues, and R&D investment. He presents different perspectives from commenters and experts, highlighting the complexity of the situation and the difficulty in pinpointing exact causes. Shorter summary