This episode is a continuation of analyzing the economies around the world, with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg focusing on the Middle East, Africa, South America, and North America. They discuss the economic challenges and solutions in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, as well as Latin America’s drug problem and Canada’s economic stagnation.

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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:32) Egypt's economic challenges
(05:25) How rich is Saudi Arabia
(13:57) Sponsor: Turpentine
(15:13) Africa’s population growth and demographic dynamics
(32:49) Africa’s economic potential
(38:58) Mexico's manufacturing and security woes
(43:48) Brazil's potential in South American manufacturing
(48:01) Latin America's fight against inequality
(55:12) Dominican Republic's economic success
(01:00:51) Canada's economic stagnation
(01:05:33) Wrap