Economics Explained
On Economics Explained, we take a look at interesting countries, policies, and decisions from the point of view of an economist. The world is an interesting place and we hope to uncover some of this intrigue in our short, informative podcasts.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 275
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The World's Poorest Country is Sitting on $24 Trillion
With GDP per capita of just $2 per day, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the poorest, if not the poorest nation on Earth. However, this does not have to be the case. The country has mas…
00:16:37 |
Sun 05 May 2024
Why Canada Is Banning Foreigners From Buying Homes
Canada is banning foreign investors from buying homes for two years to address the pandemic-induced surge in home prices. Economists warn it could have long-term effects on the economy if not managed…
00:14:44 |
Wed 01 May 2024
Why India Is Stuck Between Poverty and Superpower
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For decades now economists have been predicting that India would become an economic superpower, and in part, it has. I…
00:15:53 |
Mon 29 Apr 2024
The Failing Economy of Pakistan
Pakistan's economy has recently come under pressure due to high levels of debt, currency devaluation, floods, and high prices for imported food and energy. So how bad are things likely to get and wha…
00:19:00 |
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Why Bangladesh Won't Be The Next China
Bangladesh has a troubled past, but it has been in a great position to grow dramatically in much the same way that its neighbour China has done in the recent past. Bangladesh is still a highly labour…
00:14:08 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
Do Bank Failures Always Cause Recessions? (SVB)
Last year's banking crisis in Silicon Valley, where three banks including Silicon Valley Bank failed, caused bank runs and put pressure on other banks like Credit Suisse. This is reminiscent of past …
00:18:57 |
Fri 05 Apr 2024
Has The EU Actually Been Good For Europe?
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The EU, a unique economic giant, acts similarly to the US federal government, hinting at a "United States of Europe" with its …
00:14:02 |
Wed 03 Apr 2024
How Zimbabwe's Lithium Export Ban Could Transform it into Africa's Next Superpower
Zimbabwe has not had the best past economically speaking. But what they do have is as much as 20% of the world's demand for lithium, the biggest deposits in Africa. So now that the raw lithium export…
00:18:30 |
Sat 30 Mar 2024
Why We Can’t Just Stop Oil
Oil and GDP are closely linked together, with the more oil consumed by a country generally meaning the higher the GDP of that country. With that said, energy costs of solar, wind and other technologi…
00:15:40 |
Mon 25 Mar 2024
Somalia is a Surprisingly Functional Anarchy
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In this video we delve into Somalia's perilous economic situation after the government collapse in 1991, and reform in 2012. …
00:16:52 |
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Why Greece Is Suddenly Doing Really Well
Greece became infamous for their economic stagnation following adoption of the Euro and subsequent over-spending and debt accumulation. But in recent years their economy has been improving and, while…
00:16:38 |
Mon 18 Mar 2024
USA Outgrows China… Because of Florida?
Florida is growing... fast. Actually faster than most other states, which is astounding given that it is already the fourth largest state economy in the US. This might sound like great news for Flori…
00:16:00 |
Fri 15 Mar 2024
The City That Built America
There is perhaps no city more iconic in the world than New York City. But how does the economy of the incredibly densely packed and often struggling city survive now, and will this be the case for ye…
00:16:39 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Will All Cities End Up Like Detroit?
What caused Detroit to lose 60% of it's population since 1950 and is there a way to help residents and industries in shrinking cities to have a better quality of life and work?
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00:14:57 |
Fri 08 Mar 2024
Germany's Unexpected Economic Crisis
"Made in Germany" carries with ti a kind of prestige, and a marker of quality. Germany is famous for it's incredible engineering and manufacturing talent, but more and more this is becoming a thing o…
00:14:01 |
Mon 04 Mar 2024
MIT Study Reveals Why Africa Is Still Poor
Africa is the poorest continent in the world. There are, as always, a lot of factors to consider as to why that is the case, but recently Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson from MIT have released a…
00:20:58 |
Sat 02 Mar 2024
Why Africa Is Still Poor - Exclusive Interview with Daron Acemoglu
We were lucky enough to talk with Prof. Asemoglu of MIT about why Africa lags economically despite so much aid and resources being pumped into the country each year. From the impact of institutions t…
00:54:16 |
Tue 27 Feb 2024
Why Canada Can't Solve It's Population Problem with Immigration
Canada has gone through a lot in the last 10 years, and one of the biggest problems is the price of housing. Canadian cities are in such a small area of the country's landmass and housing constructio…
00:14:06 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
Lebanon Lost Half Its Economy In 2 Years
What led to Lebanon's devastating economic crisis, causing a shrinking population and half of its GDP to vanish? Why did it collapse, and what are the implications for other developing nations facing…
00:16:15 |
Fri 23 Feb 2024
Eritrea Is the Worst Economy on Earth
We've talked about some incredibly poor countries on this channel before, but perhaps nothing as bad as the small East African country of Eritrea. This country is a complete military dictatorship, an…
00:17:01 |
Thu 15 Feb 2024
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