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Mike Bird: How Land Could Trigger the Next Global Economic Shock

Thought Leader: Mike Bird
December 9, 2025

Mike Bird is the Wall Street editor for The Economist, leading coverage of topics across the American financial industry and contributing to coverage of finance globally. He also cohosts the financial podcast Money Talks. Previously, he was a financial columnist and market reporter at The Wall Street Journal. Bird studied history and politics at the University of Exeter in the UK.

Mike Bird brings a clear, global lens to the financial forces shaping today’s world. As Wall Street Editor at The Economistand co-host of its Money Talkspodcast, he offers grounded insight into markets, power, and the dynamics driving economic change. His book The Land Trap further examines how land and ownership shape modern society—making Bird a compelling voice for audiences seeking thoughtful, real-world analysis. Bring him to your next event and contact us today.

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