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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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The US has long been the world’s undisputed leader in AI. Now, that lead looks under threat. Cutting-edge Chinese models such as Kimi K3 are proving almost as capable as leading American models; meanwhile, companies in the US and Europe are turning t... more

When the US and Israel started bombing Iran earlier this year, market watchers eyed the oil markets nervously. But as the price of crude oil climbed, so did the price of another key commodity produced in the Gulf: fertiliser. Five months later, the w... more

In the western world, richer people tend to be thinner – especially women. But does wealth make people thin, or does being thin make them wealthy? And could the rise of weight-loss drugs such as Mounjaro and Wegovy give people – especially women – gr... more

When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, economists were panicked. Several warned that a prolonged closure of the chokepoint could trigger a recession. After all, that’s what oil shocks do. But no recession came – even after oil prices jumped to almost... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Hanieh
Director of the Middle East Institute at SOAS in London
SOAS
Episode: The US-Iran war has not triggered a food crisis — yet. With Adam Hanieh and Susannah Savage
Susannah Savage
Agriculture reporter for the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: The US-Iran war has not triggered a food crisis — yet. With Adam Hanieh and Susannah Savage
Rebecca Diamond
Professor of Economics, Harvard University; author of a study on GLP-1 drugs
Harvard University
Episode: The economics of weight loss, with Rebecca Diamond and Claer Barrett
Tyler Goodspeed
Chief Economist of ExxonMobil; author on recessions
ExxonMobil
Episode: Why didn’t the Iran war cause a recession? With Tyler Goodspeed
Kanishka Narayan
UK Minister for AI and Online Safety
UK Government
Episode: How to win at AI (if you’re not the US or China), with AI minister Kanishka Narayan
John Minnich
Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
Episode: China wanted western tech. Now, the tables have turned. With John Minnich
Anand Menon
Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College London; Director of UK in a Changing Europe
King's College London / UK in a Changing Europe
Episode: Brexit at 10: What comes next? With Anand Menon
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

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Soumaya Keynes
Host of The Economics Show

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 921 ratings
  • AI - the UK view

    Really interesting interview with Kanishka Narayan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CindersScot
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Didn't appear realistic

    If Britain doesn't cooperate very closely with some chosen countries, complimenting each other, I think you're going to be dependent on USA

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    h.eswaran
    Indiaa month ago
  • Five stars just for the Sir Angus Deaton episode

    Kudos for honesty and a willingness to rethink past views on various topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deliciousbrie
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insightful

    The show is exceptionally insightful. It gets the best and smartest minds on the show, and Soumaya and her guests convey and communicate with clarity and elegance 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BOGRAB88
    Denmarka month ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Always excellent topics and informed guests with balanced analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Melbourne
    Australia2 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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The economics of weight loss, with Rebecca Diamond and Claer Barrett
Q: Do men show the same patterns as women in response to GLP-1 drugs?
Men show a less pronounced pattern; the strongest signals are among women, with some signals in men such as higher likelihood of ending prior relationships, but overall the evidence for men is noisier and smaller.
The economics of weight loss, with Rebecca Diamond and Claer Barrett
Q: What does this mean for public policy and health spending?
If weight loss via GLP-1 drugs translates into higher employment and better life outcomes, there could be a case for broader access and public-health investment, balanced against concerns about cost, side effects, and inequality due to affordability.
The economics of weight loss, with Rebecca Diamond and Claer Barrett
Q: Claer, how plausible do you think these large employment and partnership effects are as causal outcomes of GLP-1 drug use?
The patterns align temporally with weight loss and appear robust to pre-treatment trends, but there could still be unobserved factors. The back-loaded nature of the effects and the control group's similarity beforehand strengthen the case for causality, though confirmation across more contexts would be ideal.
Why didn’t the Iran war cause a recession? With Tyler Goodspeed
Q: Is China really all that different from the West in recession dynamics, given historical episodes in China itself?
China has faced recessions too, showing that recessions are about adverse shocks rather than intrinsic growth flaws, though each economy has unique channels and historical context.
Why didn’t the Iran war cause a recession? With Tyler Goodspeed
Q: How important do you think China's role has been—whether as a saver or a driver—in the energy and demand picture?
China's demand acted as a margin of adjustment; it's unclear to what extent official stockpile actions versus weaker demand in China shaped outcomes, and the evidence remains mixed.

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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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