Don't Buy the Pound Today: Steven Englander

Don't Buy the Pound Today: Steven Englander

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The video discusses whether to invest in the British pound, highlighting the UK's economic strategy as a major experiment. It compares the UK's fiscal approach to the US's 2021 strategy, noting market skepticism and supply constraints. The discussion ends with uncertainty about the policy's success and the weak pound.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's initial stance on buying the pound today?

The speaker is uncertain about the pound's future.

The speaker is optimistic about the pound's growth.

The speaker advises against buying the pound.

The speaker believes the pound will stabilize soon.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern does the speaker raise about applying fiscal policies to the UK economy?

The policies are not well understood.

The policies might lead to inflation.

The economy is facing supply constraints.

The policies are too conservative.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country's experience does the speaker reference when discussing fiscal policies?

United States

France

Canada

Germany

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the range of opinions on the potential success of the policy?

Optimistic to confident

Skeptical to hopeful

Confident to uncertain

Dire to hopeful

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's final view on the policy's ability to stimulate growth?

The speaker believes it will have no impact.

The speaker is confident it will succeed.

The speaker doubts it will stimulate growth.

The speaker thinks it will cause a recession.