Taking Stock Podcast: The Impact of Airbnb, Economics of Rare Earth Metals & Focus on France

Daniel Guttentag, an Assistant Professor in Hospitality and Tourism Management in the School of Business at the College of Charleston joins Vincent to talk about Airbnb, its rapid growth, the impact it has had on the hospitality sector, and how it has established itself as a one of the biggest global brands over the past ten years John Meyer, Partner and mining analyst at SP Angel also joins Vincent to discuss China's current dominance in the area of rare earth mining and the need for western countries and car manufacturers to acquire the likes of neodymium and dysprosium as the e-car industry becomes ever more lucrative. Vincent is also joined by Victor Mallet, Paris Bureau Chief of the Financial Times to discuss Emmanuel Macron mid-way through his 5-year term, his relationship with the French electorate, the government's economic performance and reforms as well as his somewhat disruptive style of diplomacy. Victor will be speaking more about Macron  in Dublin on Monday at the 'Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA). More details on their website below. https://www.iiea.com/event/disruptive-diplomacy-the-macron-approach/   Taking Stock is brought to you in association with PwC Ireland.