Satyajit Das: The Cultural Transformation of the World of Finance (5/6)

The video discusses the role of financialization and policy from 2008 to 2011, highlighting the impact of speculation on food prices and social stability. It addresses resource limits and environmental concerns, emphasizing the global tensions leading to political changes and risks. The critique of risk management practices and the need for broader discussions on these issues are also explored.

What role does policy play in the context of financialization as discussed in the text?

How do environmental concerns relate to the use of exhaustible resources according to the speaker?

What evidence is presented regarding the impact of speculation on food prices?

In what ways are developing countries affected by fluctuations in food and energy prices?

What potential political changes are anticipated as a result of the tensions described in the text?