This simple animated video series answers the question, "How does the #economy really work?" Based on my practical template for understanding the economy. This series breaks down economic concepts like #credit, #deficits and #interest rates, allowing you to learn the basic driving forces behind the economy, how economic policies work and why economic cycles occur. This is Part 1, I hope you find these helpful. #raydalio #principles #globaleconomy | Ray Dalio

So much of our current political and economic climate can be explained by debt cycles— and how those cycles build on each other over time. I explain why in my new book, How Countries Go Broke. But if you’d like more context on how all of these pieces come together, I recommend you watch my 30-minute explainer “How the Economic Machine Works” on YouTube (linked in my bio). | Ray Dalio