Financialization Unpacked Zombie Firms, the Automation Paradox & the Future of Growth

Why does money chase assets instead of factories—and how do zombie firms and the automation paradox shape jobs, wages, and productivity? In this episode, we break down financialization in plain English, explain how cheap money kept weak companies alive, and explore why technology can boom while living standards feel stuck. Clear takeaways, practical fixes, and a balanced verdict.You’ll learn:• Financialization 101 and capital allocation• Zombie firms, interest rates, and misallocation• The automation paradox: tech up, wages flat?• Intangibles vs. factories (and why that matters)• Policy levers to revive real-economy investmentPerfect for founders, investors, policymakers, and curious listeners who want signal—not noise.#podcast #economy #financialization #macroeconomics #business #investing #productivity #automation #futureofwork #markets— FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— SUPPORT MY WORK —⭐ PATREON: https://patreon.com/ExplainItToMe_⭐ Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/explainittome_— STAY CONNECTED —✅ Subscribe to the channel🔔 Turn on notifications💬 Drop your questions for the next episode