David L. Bahnsen is the managing partner of a wealth-management firm and a frequent writer and public commentator on matters of economics, faith and work, and markets.
David Bahnsen’s Capital Record
David L. Bahnsen, National Review Institute senior fellow and founder of The Bahnsen Group, provides a guide to understanding how free markets, sound money, and limited government create lasting prosperity.
9:09
New Japanese Prime Minister Sounds Full Time to Me
Sanae Takaichi is not just set to be the first female prime minister of Japan — and someone whose childhood hero was the legendary Margaret Thatcher.
Sanae Takaichi is not just set to be the first female prime minister of Japan -- and someone whose childhood hero was the legendary Margaret Thatcher. She also launched her global claim to fame by saying she “wanted to abandon the idea of work-life balance” and planned to “have everyone work like a workhorse.” Well, this has generated some push back from people who are apparently happy with Japan’s 0 percent real GDP growth for over 30 years. In today’s episode, David analyzes why Takaichi is starting off as his favorite leader on the planet.
Comments
On “New Japanese Prime Minister Sounds Full Time to Me”