As the year comes to a close, we take a step back to make sense of a rapidly shifting global economy. In this episode, the Flywheel Economics team unpacks the key forces reshaping growth across the world, from escalating tariffs and tightening immigration policies to the rise of new technologies transforming how economies function.

We ask:

• What really happens when major economies impose tariffs and who ends up paying the price?

• How can countries close widening labour gaps as populations age and migration slows?

• Can AI-driven innovation fuel productivity fast enough to counter slowing global growth?

Drawing on insights from the latest IMF analysis (the World Economic Outlook (WEO) Report October 2025) and real-world examples, we explore how these policy choices ripple through global supply chains, labour markets, and fiscal systems, and what they mean for emerging economies navigating uncertainty.

If you’re curious about how trade, migration, and innovation intersect to shape economic ecosystems, or if you simply enjoy a good IMF breakdown, this episode is for you.

Tune in for a clear, grounded, Flywheel-style conversation on the global trends that defined 2025 and beyond.

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