Econ to Icon is a podcast about influential people whose careers began in economics and went somewhere remarkable — into politics, journalism, business, markets, even music. Each episode, hosts Paul Johnson and Michael Kell talk to someone who has been at the centre of the economic and policy decisions that have shaped our lives. Paul — former Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, author o... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Dan Corry spent decades at the heart of British government — as an economist in the civil service, a special adviser to Labour through opposition and into power, and as head of the Council of Economic Advisers at the Treasury. He was closely involved... more
Amelia Fletcher is almost certainly unique in British public life: a highly regarded competition economist who has spent decades at the centre of some of the biggest questions about how markets work, while sustaining a serious and still-active career... more
Tim Harford is one of Britain's best-known explainers of economics — presenter of BBC Radio 4's More or Less, author of multiple bestselling books including The Undercover Economist, and longtime columnist at the Financial Times. But as this episode ... more
Baroness Sharon White has had one of the most varied and consequential careers in British public life. She grew up in Leyton, East London, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, attended a comprehensive school, won a place at Cambridge to study economi... more
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This show centers on influential people whose careers began in economics and transformed into politics, journalism, business, or public life. Conversations with policymakers, regulators, journalists, and business leaders reveal how economic thinking shapes real-world decisions, from austerity and wage policy to digital regulation and pensions reform. Across episodes, the hosts explore not just the ideas behind policy, but the human stories—the turning points, risks, and paths that turn academic training in economics into lasting impact in public life and business. A notable feature is the frequent pairing of rigorous economic analysis with personal narratives, offering practical lessons for listeners who want to understand how economic thin... more
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2. Amelia Fletcher
3. Tim Harford
4. Sharon White
5. Stephanie Flanders
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