Forward Thinking

Forward Thinking


Latest Episodes

Is the world facing a state of permacrisis?
September 25, 2024

Leading economists Mike Spence and Mohamed El-Erian talk about the pretty complicated and disorienting environment we face. In this episode of the McKinsey Global Institutes Forward thinking podcast, co-host Michael Chui talks with A. Michael Spence,

Forward Thinking on how to live with our longer lives with Andrew J. Scott
July 26, 2023

A British economist talks about longevity and how we can adapt to living for longer.

Forward Thinking on avoiding another false dawn for Africa and finally seizing the continent’s potential with Carlos Lopes
July 12, 2023

A leading African development economist talks about his belief in pan-Africanism and multilateralism.

Forward Thinking on bringing the joy to economics with Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers
June 28, 2023

Two University of Michigan professors talk about their highly relevantjoyoustake on economics.

Forward Thinking on the brave new world of generative AI with Ethan Mollick
May 31, 2023

On the MGI podcast, professor Ethan Mollick covers what generative AI means for the future of work, worker performance, education, and more.

Forward Thinking on the rollercoaster of central banking with Hans-Helmut Kotz
May 17, 2023

In this episode of Forward Thinking, economist Hans-Helmut Kotz discusses parallels between the global financial crisis and todays financial turbulence.

Forward Thinking on people on the move and the technological progress and productivity they bring with Dany Bahar
April 19, 2023

On the Forward Thinking podcast, economist Dany Bahar talks about why migration could be the key why some countries are rich and some are poor.

Forward Thinking on ‘megathreats,’ ‘polycrises,’ and ‘doom loops’ with Nouriel Roubini
March 22, 2023

Economist Nouriel Roubini joins the podcast to talk about global megathreats, including economic, geopolitical, and globalization-related risks.

Forward Thinking on working at the interface of the environment and business with Justin Adams
March 01, 2023

In this podcast episode, Justin Adams explores sustainability investment and the role capitalism can play in addressing issues around sustainability.

Forward Thinking on what deep history might tell us about today’s turbulent times with Alan Taylor
February 15, 2023

In this podcast, economist Alan Taylor covers how history can provide a lens into trends in globalization and wealth and the long-term impact of pandemics.