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.
Did the “Perfect Economy” Just Get Better?
24 mins; December 23, 2023
Why Economists Should Avoid Politics
7 mins; December 20, 2023
Something Terrible Is Happening in Italy
19 mins; December 18, 2023
Can Corruption Be Good for the Economy?
8 mins; December 08, 2023
Bhutan: The Country That Doesn’t Want to Be Rich
15 mins; December 05, 2023
Economics Is the Deadliest Science
16 mins; December 04, 2023
Is South Korea’s Economic Bubble About to Burst?
16 mins; November 30, 2023
The Controversial 2023 Nobel Prize Explained (Gender Pay Gap)
13 mins; November 27, 2023
Why Argentina Is Doomed to Fail Over and Over Again
17 mins; November 23, 2023
China’s Crumbling Economic Story
17 mins; November 20, 2023
The $6.5 Trillion Dollar Problem Nobody Notices
15 mins; November 14, 2023
Is Poland the New Economic Powerhouse of Europe?
19 mins; November 08, 2023
The $6.5 Trillion Dollar Problem Nobody Notices
16 mins; November 01, 2023
Why Saudi Arabia Pours Billions Into Sports (And It Makes Sense)
16 mins; October 25, 2023
The Failing Economy of Niger
17 mins; October 18, 2023
Skills Wars Are the New Trade Wars
22 mins; October 12, 2023
How Brunei Built the Laziest Economy in the World
13 mins; October 11, 2023
Why Nations Fail
15 mins; October 06, 2023
Do We Need More Children, or Fewer Children?
14 mins; October 04, 2023
Capitalism Doesn't Need Consumers Anymore
12 mins; October 02, 2023
Iran's Economy Could Be Huge, But They Don't Care
15 mins; September 29, 2023
Should We Be Worried About The BRICS?
16 mins; September 27, 2023
There Will Never Be Another Singapore
13 mins; September 25, 2023
Why Top Investors Are Betting Against The USA
15 mins; September 19, 2023
Could An Economy On Mars Ever Be Viable?
19 mins; September 13, 2023
The Game Theory Of Military Spending
13 mins; September 08, 2023
Should The US Default On Its Debt To Save Its Economy?
14 mins; September 07, 2023
When Economic Policies Go Wrong | Economics Explained
19 mins; September 05, 2023
Something Weird is Happening in California
18 mins; September 01, 2023
The Biggest Economics Experiments in History
18 mins; August 29, 2023
Indonesia: The Fastest Growing Major Economy In The World
15 mins; August 25, 2023
Global Inequality - Interview with Francisco Ferreira (London School of Economics)
58 mins; August 10, 2023
Indonesia: The Fastest Growing Major Economy In The World
16 mins; August 08, 2023
Mexico, The Economic Miracle That Never Happened
17 mins; August 02, 2023
Taiwan is More Than Microchips and Tensions With China
15 mins; July 26, 2023
Why Inequality Starts Becoming A Problem Now
15 mins; July 20, 2023
Global Wealth and Global Debt - Interview with Jason Furman (Harvard University)
40 mins; July 14, 2023
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Global Debt | Economics Explained
18 mins; July 09, 2023
Are We Overeducated? Economics Explained Interview with Prof. Billari (Bocconi University)
45 mins; July 04, 2023
Why More Education Is Not Always Better For The Economy
16 mins; July 02, 2023
Why Is Europe's Economy Always Lagging Behind The United States?
17 mins; June 27, 2023
The World's Smallest National Economy Will Soon Disappear
13 mins; June 20, 2023
The Pathetic Economy Of North Korea
13 mins; June 15, 2023
The Bitter Economics of MLM
14 mins; June 07, 2023
Japan: The Fading Economy
12 mins; May 31, 2023
How This Man Profited $1 Billion Betting on Hong Kong Horse Races
25 mins; May 24, 2023
The Economics of Poverty
12 mins; May 18, 2023
India: The Next Economic Superpower
16 mins; May 11, 2023
The Crazy Economy of Monaco
10 mins; May 06, 2023
The World's Top Economies in 9 Minutes
10 mins; April 30, 2023
The Economics of Automation: What Does Our Machine Future Look Like?
16 mins; April 22, 2023
The Unlikely Success Story of Israel's Economy
16 mins; April 20, 2023
The Two Big Economics Lies You Still Believe
15 mins; April 17, 2023
Why Australians Are The Richest People In The World
12 mins; April 15, 2023
Why France's Pension Protests Are So Important Interview with Dr. Tomasz Michalski
38 mins; April 13, 2023
Norway: Is It The Perfect Economy?
13 mins; April 12, 2023
The Economy of Cuba
17 mins; April 09, 2023
The Economy of Ancient Rome
23 mins; April 06, 2023
The Economics of Saudi Aramco: The Most Valuable Company in History?
16 mins; April 04, 2023
What Is The Most Equal Country on Earth?
19 mins; April 03, 2023
The Economics of Real Estate
19 mins; March 31, 2023
The Economics of Brexit
20 mins; March 28, 2023
Why do Banks Fail? Economics Explained Interview with Professor Colliard
60 hours 15 mins; March 26, 2023
The Age Of Trillion Dollar Mega-Corporations
19 mins; March 25, 2023
Money Laundering: A How To Guide For The Modern Global Billionaire
21 mins; March 22, 2023
Modern Monetary Theory Explained
20 mins; March 19, 2023
Is war good for the economy?
15 mins; March 14, 2023
How to make space travel economically viable
21 mins; March 13, 2023
Exclusive Interview with Dr. Nouriel Roubini on Economic Megathreats
40 mins; March 11, 2023
Is There a Better Economic System than Capitalism?
12 mins; March 10, 2023
Do We Actually Need Debt?
18 mins; March 07, 2023
Did Washing Machines Change The Global Economy More Than The Internet?
15 mins; March 04, 2023
Can an Economy Grow Forever?
18 mins; March 01, 2023
Can a New Leader Save North Korea's Economy?
19 mins; February 26, 2023
The Unstoppable Economy Of Hong Kong: The Land Of Billionaires
21 mins; February 23, 2023
The Economy Of France: How The French Set Global Economic Trends
20 mins; February 20, 2023
Do We Actually Need Taxes?
20 mins; February 17, 2023
The Economics Of The Art Market: Why This Painting Isn't Worth $450 Million
19 mins; February 14, 2023
The Wild Economy of Brazil
18 mins; February 11, 2023
The Economics of China’s Enormous Belt & Road Initiative
