
The Sound of Economics brings you insights, debates, and research-based discussions on economic policy in Europe and beyond. The podcast is produced by Bruegel, an independent and non-doctrinal think tank based in Brussels. It seeks to contribute to European and global economic policy-making through open, fact-based, and policy-relevant research, analysis, and debate.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 446 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessBusiness NewsNews | |||

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie talks about nature and markets with Bruegel’s Heather Grabbe and Estelle Cantillon, FRNS research director at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. They explore policy efforts to make prot... more
In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie sits down with Bruegel’s Pascal Saint-Amans and Roel Dom to talk taxes. What happened to the OECD global minimum tax and the digital services levy debate in the wake of Washington’s tur... more
In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie sits down with Bruegel’s Ignacio García Bercero and Ben McWilliams to talk about the evolution of the European Union’s carbon border adjustment mechanism, known as CBAM. When will compa... more
In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Yuyun Zhan is joined by Bruegel Senior Fellow Alicia García-Herrero and Jürgen Matthes of the German Economic Institute to discuss a growing concern for Europe’s economy: the undervaluation of Yuan, the... more
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The podcast is not about economics. It consists of professors in political science talking about how great they think the EU is.
For anyone who is a interested in trade or other aspects of economics, this podcast gets into the weeds with real expert contributors.
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The first two episodes have covered important and interesting topics in an enlightening way for the uninitiated and the more knowledgable alike. The insights from Bruegel scholars in this new format are inspiring!
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This podcast is centered on the exploration of economic policy both in Europe and globally, featuring in-depth discussions, debates, and insights drawn from expert analysis and research. Episodes tackle a variety of pressing issues, from the economic implications of climate change and migration to intricate topics like foreign direct investment and the dynamics of carbon pricing. It uniquely merges academic expertise with timely debates, making complex economic concepts accessible to a broader audience. The show often hosts influential scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers, providing listeners with authoritative perspectives on pivotal economic trends and challenges.
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Recent guests on The Sound of Economics include:
1. Ignacio García Bercero
2. Jürgen Matthes
3. Johan Van Overtveldt
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6. Ignacio Garcia-Bercero
7. Jos Delbeke
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