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The Economics Show

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The Economics Show with Soumaya Keynes is a new weekly podcast from the Financial Times packed full of smart, digestible analysis and incisive conversation. Soumaya Keynes digs deep into the hottest topics in economics along with a cast of FT colleagues and special guests. Come for the big ideas, stay for the nerdery.

Soumaya Keynes is an economics columnist for the Financial Times. Prior to joini... more

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Latest Episodes

Just before the UK voted to leave the EU in June 2016, the Treasury (and others) warned the consequences would be catastrophic. GDP would fall and unemployment would rise, Sterling would dip and government borrowing would climb. The shock of Brexit w... more

Everything looks to be going China’s way: Beijing has a stranglehold on the world’s critical minerals, and its high-tech manufacturing has rapidly become world-leading. Its massive trade surplus is undermining vital industries in the rest of the worl... more

In a reversal of roles, Nobel prize-winning economist Paul Krugman steps into host Soumaya Keynes shoes to quiz her and co-author Chad Bown about their new book "How to Win a Trade War", and the lessons it contains for surviving a global world order ... more

Africa is traditionally seen as a continent of immense resources, let down by poor governance and excessive violence. Joe Studwell disagrees. In his book, How Africa Works, Studwell flips those assumptions upside down, and argues that low population ... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Chen Weiss
Professor of China Studies and Faculty Director of the Institute for America, China and the Future of Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins SAIS
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Episode: The US-China decoupling fantasy, with Jessica Chen Weiss
Paul Krugman
Professor at the City University of New York; independent newsletter writer on Substack
City University of New York; Substack
Episode: How to win a trade war, with Paul Krugman and Chad Bown
Chad Bown
Senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Episode: How to win a trade war, with Paul Krugman and Chad Bown
Joe Studwell
Author of How Asia Works; economist focusing on policy, agriculture, and manufacturing in developing countries
Author/ economist
Episode: Can African countries mimic Asia’s economic success? With Joe Studwell
Alvin Roth
Nobel Prize-winning economist, Stanford professor
Stanford University
Episode: Should economics have fewer taboos? With Alvin Roth
Melissa Kearney
Director of the Aspen Economic Strategy Group
Aspen Economic Strategy Group
Episode: How will falling fertility rates hurt the economy? With Melissa Kearney
Daniel Yergin
Vice Chairman of S&P Global, author and energy historian
S&P Global
Episode: Will energy security fears change the global energy market? With Daniel Yergin
Brad Setser
Whitney Shepardson Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Will the energy shock change global trade imbalances? With Brad Setser
Chris Giles
FT economics commentator and author on Central Banks
Financial Times
Episode: How long will the Iran energy shock last? With Chris Giles

Host

Soumaya Keynes
Host of The Economics Show

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 886 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    Always excellent topics and informed guests with balanced analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Melbourne
    Australia4 days ago
  • Smart

    I don’t really like economic theory but love the intelligent consideration of issues

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    railwayst
    Norway5 days ago
  • Great podcast

    Strong content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    to go hhgggg
    Ireland5 days ago
  • Very enjoyable!

    I’ve been enjoying being an “armchair economist” by listening to various podcasts and this one is excellent! The hostess is very professional, knowledgeable and also has such a lovely speaking voice! Loved the various guests and topics such as fertility decline and economics or AI and inflation. Well put together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RDehuv
    United States12 days ago
  • A Staple Podcast

    One could wish for a time when economics podcasts were occasional diversions rather than mandatory for understanding a rapidly changing economic world. But we do not live in such a time, so Soumaya Keynes’s The Economics Show has become required listening. It is penetrating, clear, and concise — as much pertinent content as some better known podcasts, but a lot less windy.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Zathras3
    United States2 months ago

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High-caliber analysis with accessible dialogue.
Guests are among the field's best, and questions hit the core issues.
Occasional bias noted by some listeners, but consistently engaging.
Thoughtful host, top guests, and clear economics.
A go-to for staying informed on current economic dynamics.

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#37
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#24
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Can African countries mimic Asia’s economic success? With Joe Studwell
Q: Is the Asian development model directly translatable to Africa, given different circumstances?
The core recipe—emphasize agriculture, build manufacturing capacity, and manage finance—can be adapted to Africa, but it must fit each country's context, demographic realities, governance capacity, and industrial capabilities, rather than a simple copy-paste.
Can African countries mimic Asia’s economic success? With Joe Studwell
Q: What's the thesis for why Asia worked, and how did those miracles happen?
Asia succeeded by adopting a policy mix that encouraged manufacturing, supported agriculture, and manipulated financial systems to favor growth sectors, along with capital controls to keep money at home and a focus on urbanization and consumption patterns that powered development.
Should economics have fewer taboos? With Alvin Roth
Q: What are the ethical considerations around conducting experiments on economists or patients, and how should consent be handled?
Ethics require transparency, informed consent when feasible, and clear communication about what is being tested; even if experiments can improve understanding, participants should not be misled about the purpose or potential outcomes.
Should economics have fewer taboos? With Alvin Roth
Q: What do you think about surrogacy across borders, and how do laws affect outcomes?
Regulation often lags behind practice, and bans create unintended pathways; a regulated market with robust protections could reduce suffering and protect vulnerable parties, though it requires careful legal frameworks across jurisdictions.
Should economics have fewer taboos? With Alvin Roth
Q: What is the best case against allowing a paid kidney market, and what safeguards would be needed?
The main concerns are inequitable access and coercion; a possible design would involve government payment and careful attention to equity and consent, ensuring access regardless of income.

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A weekly economics program delivering concise, sharp analysis and thoughtful conversations with leading thinkers, policymakers, and FT colleagues. Recent episodes spotlight the economics of AI productivity, demographic headwinds, energy security, and the politics of global trade and sanctions, often anchored by data-driven insights and historical context. The show is notable for its rigorous guest selection, ability to translate complex issues into accessible insights, and a focus on real-world policy implications across markets, labor, and energy. Potential listeners will likely appreciate the blend of rigorous analysis, timely topics, and accessible dialogue that connects theoretical economics to current events.

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1. Jessica Chen Weiss
2. Paul Krugman
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4. Joe Studwell
5. Alvin Roth
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