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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
Paths To Affluence
Influence Of Crises On Inequality
Power
Military Power
Political Influence Of the Wealthy
Mass Expulsion
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Sociology
Ukraine 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 Sven Beckert, author of 'Capitalism: A Global History' (Penguin Random House)Rather than treating capitalism as a natural or inevitable system, Beckert traces its emergence over the past millennium—showing how capitalism arose unevenly... more

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Interview with Jason Jackson, author of 'Traders, Speculators, and Captains of Industry' (Harvard University Press)We discuss:• Why standard explanations of Indian economic policy fall short• The rise of Indian economic nationalism and its internal p... more

Interview with Lisa J. Lucero, author of 'Maya Wisdom and the Survival of Our Planet'

Maya Wisdom and the Survival of Our Planet presents the Maya way of seeing and interacting with the world, which embodies lessons and provides solutions to ensure ... more

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Interview with Walter Scheidel, author of 'What is Ancient History?'It’s easy to think that ancient history is, well, ancient history—obsolete, irrelevant, unjustifiably focused on Greece and Rome, and at risk of extinction. In What Is Ancient Histor... more

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Recent Guests

Sven Beckert
Larry Bell Professor of History at Harvard University and author of Capitalism: A Global History
Harvard University
Episode: How Capitalism Began — A Global History | Sven Beckert with Javier Mejia
Lisa Lucero
Professor of Anthropology at the University of Illinois' Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois
Episode: How the Maya Thrived for Millennia | Lisa J. Lucero with Javier Mejia
Walter Scheidel
Dickinson Professor in the Humanities and a Professor of Classics and History at Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: The Collapse of Antiquity | Walter Scheidel with Javier Mejia
Julia Cagé
Professor of Economics at Sciences Po in Paris and co-author of A History of Political Conflict, Elections and Social Inequalities in France.
Sciences Po
Episode: Political Conflict in the History of France | Julia Cagé with Javier Mejia
Kimberly Bowes
Professor of Classical Studies
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Roman Economy: The lives of the 90% | Kimberly Bowes with Javier Mejia
Patricia Owens
Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and author of 'Erased: A History of International Thought Without Men'
University of Oxford
Episode: A History of Women in International Thought | Patricia Owens with Javier Mejia
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

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Javier Mejia
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The Collapse of Antiquity | Walter Scheidel with Javier Mejia
Q: Why wouldn't be a solution like a set of different nationalistic or regional views of history?
It would be a solution in theory if they all talk to each other. In practice, they don't.
The Collapse of Antiquity | Walter Scheidel with Javier Mejia
Q: What are those innovations and how do you think about, how do you define this ancient period that it's supposed?
The first recognizably similar version of our world comes into existence at different times in different places, when people embrace food production, in particular farming, herding, and urbanism.
Political Conflict in the History of France | Julia Cagé with Javier Mejia
Q: Can you tell me about how you see your contribution beyond academia?
We wanted to provide public goods; our work should benefit the public.
The Roman Economy: The lives of the 90% | Kimberly Bowes with Javier Mejia
Q: What about Finley's view of the Roman economy?
Bowes critiques Finley's notion that there is no distinct Roman economy, arguing that economic activity is far broader and more complex than his model allows.
The Roman Economy: The lives of the 90% | Kimberly Bowes with Javier Mejia
Q: How should we think about the income or wealth distribution in the Roman world?
Bowes emphasizes that the concept of the 90% refers to those making a living through manual labor and not strictly defined by modern income brackets, pointing out the lack of robust data for understanding wealth distribution in ancient Rome.

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Conversations explore the intersection of economics, political science, and history, with a strong emphasis on the contributions of renowned scholars in these fields. Episodes feature discussions on significant historical events, economic theories, and political developments, often reflecting on their implications in today's society. Noteworthy is the podcast's focus on underrepresented topics, such as the contributions of women in international relations and the economic lives of common people in ancient civilizations. It aims to make complex academic ideas engaging and accessible for a broader audience, ensuring listeners gain insights from leading thinkers.

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