Inside the Future of Berkshire After Warren Buffett

The transcript discusses Warren Buffett's succession plans, highlighting the appointment of IG Jain and Gregg Abel as vice chairmen, which fueled speculation about his successor. The upcoming annual letter is anticipated for potential announcements, including CEO succession and insights on tax reform's impact on Berkshire's book value. Additionally, the transcript touches on Buffett's views on healthcare costs and a joint venture with Amazon and JP Morgan, with Todd Combs potentially playing a key role.

Who are the two executives named as vice chairmen by Warren Buffett, leading to speculation about his succession?

• IG Jain and Gregg Abel

• Bill Gates and Steve Jobs

• Jeff Bezos and Jamie Dimon

• Todd Combs and Charlie Munger

What is one of Warren Buffett's favorite measures of his company's growth?

• Market share

• Revenue

• Stock price

• Book value

How has tax reform impacted Berkshire Hathaway according to Warren Buffett?

• It has decreased profits

• It has been beneficial

• It has had no effect

• It has increased competition

What has Warren Buffett referred to as a 'tapeworm' on the US economy?

• Healthcare costs

• Inflation

• Unemployment

• Trade deficits

Which companies are involved in the joint venture with Berkshire Hathaway?

• Amazon and JP Morgan

• Google and Facebook

• Apple and Microsoft

• Tesla and SpaceX