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
Is Capitalism Inevitable?
Capitalism is the system that has helped the world become infinitely more wealthy than it has ever been in human history, but there are problems. A disregard for the drawbacks of production like wast…
00:16:20 |
Sat 10 Feb 2024
What Does the World Economic Forum Really Do?
The Davos Summit of the World Economic Forum (WEF) draws a lot of attention every year. Started by German engineer Klaus Schwab, the WEF the stated mission to "engage business, political, academic an…
00:12:55 |
Wed 07 Feb 2024
The Rather Pathetic Economy of the Roman Empire
Apparently us guys think about the Roman Empire 5 times a day, but from an economic Perspective it's hard to see why. While they did build a lot of architectural monuments, their economy was actually…
00:16:58 |
Sat 03 Feb 2024
France Could Be Heading for Economic Collapse
France's problems arguably go back 200 years to their slow and steady approach to adopting industrialisation. While many other countries can learn from France's strong protection for workers' rights,…
00:19:20 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
What Would Happen if North and South Korea Reunite
There is no more deadly area in the world than the DMZ between North and South Korea. Millions of mines, guns and surveillance prevent anyone from crossing. But if tensions were to somehow stop and N…
00:20:24 |
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Japan's Rise and Fall... And Rise Again?
Japan's economy has been stagnant for 2 decades, and while some economists look at this as an outlier, it might be something that just happens to all advanced economies, and Japan just got there firs…
00:19:03 |
Fri 12 Jan 2024
Australia Should Be Poor. Why Isn’t It?
Australia's biggest export is natural resources, and as we have talked about on the channel many times, this isn't always a great thing for an economy. Resources don't provide much value to the local…
00:19:00 |
Tue 09 Jan 2024
Texas Will Not Be the Next California
While California is famous for its industries, Texas has so many incredible advantages and opportunities that it could one day overtake the biggest state economy in the US. What possible issues could…
00:13:02 |
Sat 30 Dec 2023
Will The EU Fail?
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The EU represents the …
00:16:17 |
Thu 28 Dec 2023
The Economy of the UK Is in Serious Trouble
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00:16:42 |
Tue 26 Dec 2023
Did the “Perfect Economy” Just Get Better?
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00:24:45 |
Sat 23 Dec 2023
Why Economists Should Avoid Politics
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The consequences of politicising economics can be deep and long lasting. We would all like to think that e…
00:07:36 |
Wed 20 Dec 2023
Something Terrible Is Happening in Italy
Italy is in trouble... but this doesn't seem to be a new thing. With mountainous protection from the north and great trade connections through the Mediterranean sea, Italy has been in an ideal geogra…
00:19:03 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Can Corruption Be Good for the Economy?
We all know that corruption is a bad thing. People in government or the public sector using their position to personally enrich themselves is a form of stealing, but in some situations this can actua…
00:08:52 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
Bhutan: The Country That Doesn’t Want to Be Rich
Most countries really want to bring in tourists for the big infusion of money into the local economy. But Bhutan makes it incredibly expensive to visit, and bans all visitors from climbing the parts …
00:15:45 |
Tue 05 Dec 2023
Economics Is the Deadliest Science
If unintended consequences aren't considered, there can be a real and deadly trade-off between economic benefit and human wellbeing. Making poor policy decisions that may seem like economic opportuni…
00:16:27 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
Is South Korea’s Economic Bubble About to Burst?
We're exploring South Korea's impressive economic transformation, from an agrarian backwater to a global powerhouse. Home to internationally recognized companies and cutting-edge industries, South Ko…
00:16:02 |
Thu 30 Nov 2023
The Controversial 2023 Nobel Prize Explained (Gender Pay Gap)
We've avoided talking about the gender pay gap for a long time because, frankly, it's an emotional topic. But this year's Nobel Prize in Economics (Sveriges Riksbank Prize) was awarded to Claudia Gol…
00:13:44 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Why Argentina Is Doomed to Fail Over and Over Again
Argentina's prosperity used to rival the US, but now it is bouncing between economic highs and lows. In just decades, it's seen rapid growth and dire crashes five times. What keeps derailing this nat…
00:17:01 |
Thu 23 Nov 2023
China’s Crumbling Economic Story
Deng Xiaoping's reforms in the 80s transformed Shenzhen, a small town near Hong Kong, into an economic powerhouse. China's rapid growth lifted millions from poverty but did it grow too quickly to be …
00:17:15 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
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