Aflevering What Does The Electoral Victory Of Donald Trump Mean For Our Economy In Transition?

Welcome to Money for Change, a brand-new podcast from Triodos Bank! In this weekly podcast, the Impact & Economics team will share insights and challenges related to our core question: how can we transition to a more balanced and just world? Each episode, we’ll be joined by Hans Stegeman, Triodos Bank’s Chief Economist. Together, we’ll dive into various topics and current affairs related to this overarching question, exploring ways in which these necessary changes might be realized. By now, everyone has heard the news: Donald Trump will once again be the president of the United States. While much has already been said and written about his electoral victory, there are still some important unanswered questions. In this episode, we’ll explore why the U.S. president plays such a central role in the global economy, and how Donald Trump is likely to approach this position. We’ll also discuss what his election means for the EU’s economic standing and the various sustainability and social transitions. What would be an appropriate response from the EU to counter negative effects? How can we keep pace in the much needed social and environmental agenda that the EU has Finally, Hans will give us a brief outlook on the climate conference in Baku, which started this week. Host: Sanne van Keulen Fixed guest: Hans Stegeman Guest: Joeri de Wilde  If you have any comments or questions about this episode, feel free to contact us using the form on our webpage: https://www.triodos.com/en/podcasts/money-for-change