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Avg. Duration 16m
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Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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Why Essential Workers Are Going Extinct

Jun 01, 2026 16m

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MIT Just Found The Cause Of The AI Bubble

May 29, 2026 17m

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Has the World Become Uninsurable?

May 25, 2026 16m

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Finland's Happy Little Economic Crisis

May 22, 2026 16m

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How Much Does Clickbait Cost the Global Economy?

May 20, 2026 14m

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How Economics Has Changed Dating

Apr 09, 2026 14m

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What’s Really Behind Africa’s “Economic Miracle”

Apr 06, 2026 21m

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Is Degrowth the Only Answer?

Mar 31, 2026 18m

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Why $129,000 Is the New Poor

Mar 23, 2026 14m

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The Rise Of The Middle Powers

Mar 17, 2026 33m

Europe and the United States share the largest trade relationship in the world, worth nearly 2 trillion dollars each year, but that partnership is starting to fracture. Beneath the surface, this…

Did China Just Drop The Ball On Global Dominance?

Dec 22, 2025 16m

China’s position as the world’s factory is shifting. Growth is slowing to approximately 4-5%, wages are rising, the workforce is shrinking due to an aging population, the property crisis is weighing…

A Short Story About Why You Cannot Buy A House

Dec 02, 2025 12m

Home ownership is now unattainable in every major city worldwide. For the first time, none of the 95 cities tracked by Demographia are considered affordable. In cities such as Hong Kong (14.4 times…

The $400 Trillion Problem No One Wants to Talk About

Nov 17, 2025 17m

The world’s pension promise is unraveling. In the 1950s, sixteen workers supported each retiree; today, that number has shrunk to just 2.7. This dramatic shift is straining pay-as-you-go pension…

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics: Explained

Nov 12, 2025 18m

Discover what drives lasting prosperity. This year, the Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Mokyr, Aghion, and Howitt for demonstrating how technological innovation drove the surge in wealth…

Why Everyone is leaving New Zealand

Oct 11, 2025 14m

Unveil the stunning secret of New Zealand—a paradise losing its young talent! 🌄 With just 5.3 million people, this remote gem boasts top-notch living, education, and healthcare, yet faces a brain…

Stagflation

Sep 30, 2025 15m

Stagflation has returned—and it’s a nightmare! Rising unemployment, slow economic growth, and persistent inflation are hurting economies, especially the US. Why is this combination so dangerous, and…

What Happens When Capitalism Doesn't Need Workers Anymore?

Sep 05, 2025 15m

Imagine a world where AI outsmarts you at work—scary, right? From the Philippines to the US, AI is changing the economic landscape, increasing the GDP of rich nations (5.4% in the US) while putting…

Is the survival of humanity economically viable?

Aug 27, 2025 17m

Ever wondered why energy drives economies—and why global warming is an economic nightmare? From the shale boom’s $74B boost to Iceland’s geothermal advantage, cheap and reliable energy fuels growth.…

Why do We Still Need to Work?

Aug 11, 2025 15m

A century ago, economist John Maynard Keynes confidently predicted that by 2030, we would only be working 15 hours a week. Yet, here we are—working harder than ever! While technology has dramatically…

Do We Still Need Central Banks?

Aug 05, 2025 18m

Almost every nation relies on a central bank, but the US is buzzing with talk of scrapping the Fed—the globe’s mightiest financial force! From its 1694 origins to battling today’s debt and inequality…

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