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The Economists 
The Economists uses the tools of economics to shine a light on life.
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4.4 stars from 106 ratings
Please come back
Interesting and thought provoking.
2280Chris via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 12/19/23
Errr…
So apparently Gigi Foster’s son asks her about the hammer and sickle, and she goes on a long solo about the virtue and necessity of markets and the evils of a planned economy. During this time, there’s no mention of hammers, sickles, workers, peasants, Russia, WWI, the word “soviet” or most of...Read full review »
The Glâcier via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 07/16/21
Fantastic
This is such an interesting and informative podcast and I’m so glad it’s back again in 2021. Thank you.
chateau10 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 07/02/21
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