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The Economic and Political History Podcast

Javier Mejia
Economic History
Wealth and Inequality
War
Social Perception Of the Rich
History
Inequality
Influence Of Crises On Inequality
Paths To Affluence
Military Power
Power
Political Influence Of the Wealthy
Mass Expulsion
Sociology
Ukraine Conflict
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
American Foreign Policy
Latin America
Medieval Europe
Global Economy
International Relations

The Economic and Political History Podcast delves into the intersection of economics, political science, and history. Join us as we introduce you to the world's most influential economists, political scientists, and historians, engaging in informal and insightful conversations about their careers and latest work. Our aim is to bring their expertise to a wider audience through new media, exploring ... more

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Interview with Patricia Owens, author of 'Erased: A History of International Thought Without Men'The academic field of international relations presents its own history as largely a project of elite white men. And yet women played a prominent role in ... more

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Interview with William T. Taylor, author of 'Hoof Beats: How Horses Shaped Human History'From the Rockies to the Himalayas, the bond between horses and humans has spanned across time and civilizations. In this archaeological journey, William T. Taylo... more

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Interview with Ola Olsson, author of 'Paleoeconomics: Climate Change and Economic Development in Prehistory'This book offers an accessible introduction to the economics of prehistory, tracing human economic development from early hunter-gatherer soci... more

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Interview with Rory Naismith, author of 'Making Money in the Early Middle Ages'

Between the end of the Roman Empire in the fifth century and the economic transformations of the twelfth, coined money in western Europe was scarce and high in value, di... more

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Recent Guests

William T. Taylor
Assistant professor and curator of archaeology
University of Colorado, Boulder
Episode: How Horses Shaped Human History | William T. Taylor with Javier Mejia
Ola Olsson
Professor and head of the Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg
University of Gothenburg
Episode: The Economics of Prehistory | Ola Olsson with Javier Mejia
Rory Naismith
Professor of Early Medieval English History
University of Cambridge
Episode: Making Money in the Early Middle Ages | Rory Naismith with Javier Mejia
Luis Schenoni
Associate Professor and Director of the Security Studies Program in the Department of Political Science
University College London
Episode: War and State Formation in Latin America | Luis Schenoni with Javier Mejia
Volha Charnysh
Ford Career Development Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at MIT
MIT
Episode: Post-World War II Population Transfers | Volha Charnysh with Javier Mejia
Josephine Quinn
Professor of Ancient History at Oxford University
Oxford University
Episode: A 4000-year history of the West | Josephine Quinn with Javier Mejia
Agustina Paglayan
Assistant professor at UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Department of Political Science
UC San Diego
Episode: The Rise of Mass Education: Teaching us to Obey | Agustina Paglayan with Javier Mejia
Eva Payne
Assistant Professor of History at the University of Mississippi and author of 'Empire of Purity'
University of Mississippi
Episode: Empire & Sex: America's Global War on Prostitution | Eva Payne with Javier Mejia
Dale Copeland
Professor of International Relations at the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: A History of American Foreign Policy | Dale Copeland with Javier Mejia

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Javier Mejia
Host engaged in insightful conversations with leading scholars across various fields of study.

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The Economics of Prehistory | Ola Olsson with Javier Mejia
Q: What are the critical elements of the Neolithic transformation?
The choice to settle down had profound implications for investment, social organization, and ultimately the rise of states.
The Economics of Prehistory | Ola Olsson with Javier Mejia
Q: What do you think drives development during these long periods?
These cycles in climate, facilitating human adaptation and innovations, have been fundamental in driving development.
The Economics of Prehistory | Ola Olsson with Javier Mejia
Q: What has been the reaction from other disciplines regarding your work?
There is recognition of the scope for paleoeconomics and the use of empirical methods from economics in studying this area.
The Economics of Prehistory | Ola Olsson with Javier Mejia
Q: How did prehistory arrive in your life?
My interest in prehistory goes back to my Ph.D. studies and my supervisor introducing me to relevant literature.
How Horses Shaped Human History | William T. Taylor with Javier Mejia
Q: How do current innovations in archaeology impact the understanding of horse domestication?
Emerging technologies like archaeozoology allow researchers to gain insights into the lifestyles and interactions of ancient humans and horses.

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