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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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4.6 stars from 288 ratings
Venice
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“Please take up the economics of Venice, Italy. It has a population of 60,000, is visited by 14 million people a year, 10 million of which come by cruise ships, and yet hosts an impressive array of luxury shops. Who frequents them? How does this all work?”
IceInTheVeins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/24
Fact checking isn’t economics
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“Fact checking on things the world does isn’t economics. Just because I talk about if an apple is better than an orange (or more specific how bad an apple is under the guise of just comparing it) doesnt make me a farmer.”
ffgsy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/24
“It is made out that Ireland couldn’t stand on its own two feet after gaining independence but in fact Ireland got along just fine and the troubles were partly because of Great Britain treating the Irish like barbarians just as is this podcast does the famine was not at all Irelands fault and was...”Read full review »
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Ireland ·
08/09/24
Recent Episodes
Explore the surprising story of Chile’s rise to economic prosperity in South America. From its early days of political infighting to the influence of the “Chicago Boys,” discover how Chile became one of the region's wealthiest nations. We’ll dive into its reliance on copper exports, the impact of...
Published 11/11/24
Published 11/11/24
Why do some nations flourish while others remain trapped in poverty? This year’s Nobel Prize in Economics goes to three economists whose groundbreaking work explores this question. Join us as we dive into the theories and insights of Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson, who have...
Published 11/04/24
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