Economics Explored

Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Internet, AI and Blockchain

Episode Summary

A conversation on the economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution with the authors of a new book on the topic, Australian economists Nicholas Johnson and Dr Brendan Markey-Towler of Economists Without Borders.

Episode Notes

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, involving the convergence of the internet, AI, and blockchain, will radically change our economy and our lives, according to the authors of a new book published by Routledge. Economics Explored host Gene Tunny speaks with authors Nicholas Johnson, CEO of Economists Without Borders, and Dr Brendan Markey-Towler, and Associate of EWB.

Where you can buy the book Economics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Internet, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain:

Book Depository

Amazon

Routledge

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