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Economics Explained
Economics Explained
On Economics Explained, we take a look at interesting countries, policies, and decisions from the point of view of an economist. The world is an interesting place and we hope to uncover some of this intrigue in our short, informative podcasts.
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4.7 stars from 253 ratings
Woke economics
Repeatedly stating that African economic problems are because of the “white colonial overlords” ignores the complexity of the problem and deprives Africans of initiative in their own history by categorising them as victims.
Ross.J.E. via Apple Podcasts · Norway · 04/01/24
Really like the way it’s investigated but also presented. If you like “The Economist” podcasts+, you’ll definitely like this …
mystiflip via Apple Podcasts · Switzerland · 03/15/24
Why Africa is still poor
I love your podcast and especially its international variety but did you get the country right when, in Why Africa is still poor, you said when you arrived in South Africa, you got into an armoured car, and stayed in a gated community and then left? Sounds like somewhere else? We walk on...Read full review »
Groenbult via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/27/24
Recent Episodes
The phenomenon of brain drain is when the best and brightest workers from poor countries immigrate to rich countries in the pursuit of higher pay and living conditions. This can hinder the development of poor countries because many of their best workers leave. Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 05/08/24
Published 05/08/24
With GDP per capita of just $2 per day, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the poorest, if not the poorest nation on Earth. However, this does not have to be the case. The country has massive deposits of rare earth minerals including Cobalt, which is an essential input to the...
Published 05/05/24
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