
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 weekly | Episodes | 304 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

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Amazing show!
An ad every few minutes halfway through the presenter’s sentence at double the volume. Makes it unlistenable.
Ad breaks seem to be placed entirely randomly (including mid-word) and are severely imbalanced with and much louder than the rest of the recording. Ouch.
It’s not anymore, perhaps it’s me… but I doubt it
It’s an interesting podcast, but the new dynamic ad insertion is brutal, cutting in at increased volume, in the middle of a sentence.
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A data-driven economics show that explains global policy, macro trends, and institutional design through clear, example-rich episodes. Recent topics cover immigration and demographics in the UK, AI's macro implications for productivity and inequality, wealth disparities and health outcomes in the US, and how policy levers shape growth, aging societies, and public services. Across episodes, the host often translates complex concepts into accessible frameworks (like wage-value exposure or content monetization) and highlights real-world trade-offs for policymakers, businesses, and workers. Noteworthy angles include the evolving role of automation, the limits of growth with climate policy, and the political economy of health, housing, and welfa... more
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Economics Explained launched 6 years ago and published 304 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Economics Explained include:
1. Bill Gates
2. Rana Foroohar
3. Daron Acemoglu
4. Simon Johnson
5. James A. Robinson
6. Jane Perles
7. Jean-Edouard Collier
8. Professor Billeri
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