Blanchflower Sees 'Much More Global Slowing' by End of 2019

The transcript discusses potential global economic slowdowns, highlighting concerns about GDP declines in Europe, trade wars, and the impact of central bank policies. It draws parallels with historical trade policies like Smoot Hawley and emphasizes the challenges policymakers face in predicting economic turns. The discussion also covers the potential for economic slowing in 2020, with central banks having limited options to counteract these trends.

What signs of economic distress are observed globally according to the text?

What predictions are made about the economic situation by the end of 2019?