How do we measure uncertainty?

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Interview with Nicholas Bloom, Stanford University, during the The Effects of New Geopolitical Risks on Financial Markets and Firms on August 22-23 in Stockholm.
00:00 Why is it important to measure uncertainty and how can you measure it?
02:48 How much uncertainty is there now compared to the historical average?
03:37 When it comes to forecasting, is uncertainty a useful indicator for the business cycle?
05:02 How do uncertainty shocks affect growth and investment?
05:50 How can countries and companies build resilience to reduce their exposure to uncertainty?
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