
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 283 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Europe and the United States share the largest trade relationship in the world, worth nearly 2 trillion dollars each year, but that partnership is starting to fracture. Beneath the surface, this relationship is built on deeply interconnected supply c... more
China’s position as the world’s factory is shifting. Growth is slowing to approximately 4-5%, wages are rising, the workforce is shrinking due to an aging population, the property crisis is weighing on GDP, and Western tariffs are restricting exports... more
Home ownership is now unattainable in every major city worldwide. For the first time, none of the 95 cities tracked by Demographia are considered affordable. In cities such as Hong Kong (14.4 times income), Sydney (13.8 times), Vancouver, London, and... more
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Why are the YouTube ads part of the recording??
My only issue is that there is no editing. Advertisements are crammed in mid sentence. Unlistenable. Might as well be AM radio.
Want to continue listening, but recent episode was plagued with multiple ads interrupting narrator mid-sentence. May revisit in future
The never-take-a-breathe between sentences, race-to-the finish narration tires you out and you cannot absorb the facts. Slow it down.
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Global economics and policy themes are explored through concise, data-informed discussions of current events, opposing growth trajectories, and institutional reforms. Recent episodes touch on China's slowing growth and shifting manufacturing, housing affordability and its social impact, pension system sustainability, and the political economy of energy, technology, and work. A standout pattern is rigorous analysis of tradeoffs in policy choices, with frequent references to real-world reforms and their implications for households, businesses, and national competitiveness. The format tends to be tight, with a preference for clear explanations of complex issues, though listener feedback often calls for slower pacing and less aggressive ad paci... more
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1. Professor Billeri
2. Bill Gates
3. Rana Foroohar
4. Daron Acemoglu
5. Simon Johnson
6. James A. Robinson
7. Jane Perles
8. Jean-Edouard Collier
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