Yanis Varoufakis is a Greek economist and politician. A former academic, he served as the Greek Minister of Finance from January to July 2015.He is also an Australian citizen, having lived here from the years 1989 through to 2000, and keeps a keen eye on the Australian financial landscape. Yanis talks about his first investment, and his initial observations of the Australian economy - including some strong opinions on our negative gearing policies. They chat about his role and experience during the Greek debt crisis, and then Yanis shares what he thinks about the Covid response from policymakers globally.For more information about Yanis, his essays, talks, and other interviews, visit his website here. ****Calling all bulls, bears and party animals.The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.Save the date - 15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest to register your interest.Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. Have you just started investing? Listen to Get Started Investing – Equity Mates series that breaks down all the fundamentals you need to feel confident to start your journey.*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****Equity Mates Investing Podcast is a product of Equity Mates Media. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast or video. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.