Econ Central
Amit Varma and Vivek KaulA weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma & Vivek Kaul that demystifies economic news in India, and looks at events there through the lens of economic thinking.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | News CommentaryNewsBusiness News | ||||
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Sad news, folks: this is it for Econ Central. Amit Varma and Vivek Kaul explain why they are ending this show at just episode 15 -- and also recommend a whole bunch of books to read as a goodbye gift. Also check out: 1. Moonflower Murders -- Anthony... more
The IPL starts this weekend. It is much more than a tamasha. It saved and revitalized cricket. In episode 14 of Econ Central, Amit Varma and Vivek Kaul turn the economic lens towards cricket and cricket strategy. Also check out: 1. Opportunity, Choi... more
Our media, our society and our politics have all gone nuts. Amit Varma and Vivek Kaul examine this drift to the extremes in episode 13 of Econ Central. Also discussed: the real estate dudes fight the bankers, and why football isn't taking off in Indi... more
Our economy's contracted. And Lionel Messi's looking for someone new to contract with. Amit Varma and Vivek Kaul dissect both situations in episode 12 of Econ Central. Also discussed: Amitabh Bachchan's crocodile. Also check out: 1. Demystifying GDP... more
Reviews
- Gentlemen, you will be missed!
This is the one podcast that I was listening regularly in the same week as they are released! The discussions were not so intense to process, but at the same time so insightful. I have thoroughly enjoyed the conversations, thank you for doing this :) Good luck, gentlemen!
Apple Podcasts5Chitra8792
United States5 years ago - Well-researched Analyses
I don’t necessarily agree with all the ideological proclivities held by Amit and Vivek, but nine episodes in and it is evident that both hosts present well-researched and fairly thorough analyses of a myriad of issues, contemporary and historical. Their podcast helps fill in major gaps left by major “news” networks.
I’d recommend this podcast for anyone interested in the vast space of intersections of economics, law, culture, creation of mythologies that lubricate society, and the power of inc... more
Apple Podcasts5tinuUnited States5 years ago - Not the best work of Amit & Vivek
Unfortunately this is a flop. I am a fan of the Seen & the Unseen, and had high expectations. The fundamental issue with the podcast is that the hosts are neither scholars or participants in the financial markets, but insist on pontificating on the state of the markets. It would be better if they could stay out of the areas where they have no knowledge. Can they pivot to something more purely economic? Or better still get an expert on the Indian financial markets in the segment about that topic.... more
Apple Podcasts1Indus Boy
India5 years ago - Beware of economic Facts mixed with political opinion
There are two tour of podcasts. One will enrich only with knowledge and facts without political opinion. For example EconTalk podcasts by Russ Roberts. The other type of podcasts are political opinions mixed with facts. ordinary listener may feel empowered with knowledge but will be loaded with political opinion over the period.
It works like snow flakes. One by one will not make much difference but accumulation over the period will create avalanche. Here they are priming the listener favoring ... more
Apple Podcasts1NanbendaaUnited States5 years ago - Amazing and Informative
I started listening Seen and the Unseen during the start of pandemic and most of the episodes are of platinum standards. Very detailed and brain storming discussion. Then this EconCentral podcast happened and you both guys have continued to keep that standard/ bar at the highest level. Thanks Amit and Vivek. Sending you a lots of love!
Apple Podcasts5PrinceSauravIndia5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #155 | India/News/News Commentary |
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