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
Mexico, The Economic Miracle That Never Happened
Despite Mexico's strategic advantages and booming manufacturing sector due to global trade shifts, they haven't taken opportunities to replace China as a major manufacturer for the US. What factors s…
00:17:36 |
Wed 02 Aug 2023
Taiwan is More Than Microchips and Tensions With China
When people think of Taiwan, they mostly think of tensions with China and the fact that Taiwan is a major manufacturing centre for the world's semiconductors. But Taiwan's leaders actually made some …
00:15:28 |
Wed 26 Jul 2023
Why Inequality Starts Becoming A Problem Now
The global wealth disparity has been greatly exacerbated by the pandemic, and there is a concentration of wealth among the top 1.2% of people. We explore factors causing inequality, the role of debt,…
00:15:15 |
Thu 20 Jul 2023
Global Wealth and Global Debt - Interview with Jason Furman (Harvard University)
Global debt has now topped $300 trillion USD, or three times total global economic output.
This is a number that is going to have very real consequences for billions of people around the world, but a…
00:40:16 |
Fri 14 Jul 2023
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Global Debt | Economics Explained
Is the global debt of over $300 trillion really a problem? And does debt for the global economy work in a different way from debt on an individual level? In this video we'll explain who holds all the…
00:18:25 |
Sun 09 Jul 2023
Are We Overeducated? Economics Explained Interview with Prof. Billari (Bocconi University)
This is a fantastic interview with Prof. Billari (Bocconi University) about education. A better educated economy is usually better, all things being equal, but issues like student debt, skills misali…
00:45:17 |
Tue 04 Jul 2023
Why More Education Is Not Always Better For The Economy
Education is rightly seen as one of the best ways to develop a country’s economy, as more productive workers can create better living standards for everyone. But is there a limit to the benefits of e…
00:16:40 |
Sun 02 Jul 2023
Why Is Europe's Economy Always Lagging Behind The United States?
The US has had a much greater level of growth than the EU in the past decade despite the pandemic and Europe having a large collection of advanced economies with highly educated populations. Why is E…
00:17:25 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
The World's Smallest National Economy Will Soon Disappear
Tuvalu is a tiny island nation confronting existential threats. Rising sea levels jeopardize its sparse population and limited economy. As the nation becomes inhabitable, this video will explore what…
00:13:15 |
Tue 20 Jun 2023
The Pathetic Economy Of North Korea
North Korea, the most closed-off country on earth. This Asian nation is often the center of intense scrutiny for its aggressive displays of militarism, its internationally condemned nuclear program, …
00:13:41 |
Thu 15 Jun 2023
The Bitter Economics of MLM
Multi-Level-Marketing (MLM) companies are big businesses around the world and they have rightfully attracted much criticism for questionable business practice. Many have called them illegal pyramid s…
00:14:12 |
Wed 07 Jun 2023
Japan: The Fading Economy
Japan became the first of the modern Asian countries to experience massive sustained economic growth. Japan had a lot going for it after the end of the war, it was able to rebuild with the help of th…
00:12:55 |
Wed 31 May 2023
How This Man Profited $1 Billion Betting on Hong Kong Horse Races
Bill Benter, is a reserved unassuming and media-shy Pittsburg resident who made almost 1 billion dollars by gambling on horse races. The man was a mathematical genius who was on the cutting edge of b…
00:25:28 |
Wed 24 May 2023
The Economics of Poverty
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the world's poorest country, with a large majority of its 70 million citizens living in absolute poverty. For a long time, poverty in Africa has been seen as a…
00:12:05 |
Thu 18 May 2023
India: The Next Economic Superpower
India is soon to be home to the largest population of citizens on the planet. And as of 2014, the nation will also hold the title of the fastest-growing major economy in the world (stealing the title…
00:16:33 |
Thu 11 May 2023
The Crazy Economy of Monaco
Monaco is the wealthiest nation in the world per capita. It's also the country with by far the highest average age of citizens. It has the highest cost of land of any country in the world, it pretty …
00:10:47 |
Sat 06 May 2023
The World's Top Economies in 9 Minutes
As of this writing, there are between 186 and 192 countries worldwide (depending on who you ask). In this less-than-serious video, we look at the 50 largest nations and see what makes their economies…
00:10:05 |
Sun 30 Apr 2023
The Economics of Automation: What Does Our Machine Future Look Like?
The automation economy is here and it's essential to understand what our future will look like in a world where we may not have the ability to work in order to provide for ourselves. We will look at …
00:16:46 |
Sat 22 Apr 2023
The Unlikely Success Story of Israel's Economy
Despite geographical challenges, hostile neighbors, and limited resources, Israel has become one of the world's wealthiest and most advanced economies. This video explores how Israel overcame economi…
00:16:33 |
Thu 20 Apr 2023
The Two Big Economics Lies You Still Believe
In this video we show the economic misunderstandings around economies of scale & induced demand that still pervade in economics journalism and reporting. Learn how misconceptions about these basic ec…
00:15:33 |
Mon 17 Apr 2023
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