Zero Down

Zero Down

Arthashastra, Miranda House

Episodes 81
Avg. Duration 11m
Activity Active
Since Mar 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
Consistency
31%
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About This Podcast

A space aimed at exploring the world through the eyes of an economist, and making concepts fun, relatable, and real.

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81. ZDP Shots: From Trends to Protest: Gen Z in Nepal's Crisis

May 05, 2026 6m

When platforms vanish overnight, how does a generation react? How did Gen Z turn online trends into protest, and what hidden rules might be guiding their moves?In this episode of Zero Down, join…

80. Trade, Tariffs and Trust

Mar 26, 2026 13m

In today’s episode, Nandini, Anika and Anusmita dive into the significance of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement, a landmark pact linking two of the world’s largest economic powers, India…

79. ZDP Shots: Breaking the Boundary: Gender Economics of Cricket

Feb 10, 2026 6m

Join Himanshi and Hardik for a conversation that looks beyond the scoreboard. This episode reimagines India’s Women’s World Cup victory as an economic turning point, unpacking women’s cricket through…

78. ZDP Shots: UPI: India's Silent Economic Revolution

Jan 29, 2026 11m

Dive into the world of digital payments with this episode on UPI, as Yana and Sneha explore its transformative journey in India. From its humble beginnings to becoming more than a payment method, UPI…

77. ZDP Shots : Game Theory in Relationships & Friendships: Strategic Choices in Everyday Human Interaction

Jan 21, 2026 8m

Ever wondered why you hesitate before texting first, overthink double texts, or feel stuck planning outings that never happen? Turns out, you’ve been using game theory all along.In this episode of…

76. ZDP Shots: Cupid's Market: The Price of a Perfect Match

Jan 14, 2026 7m

Swipe into the chaos of modern romance with Devanshi and Tanvi as they unpack the Economics of Online Dating. From right-swipes to ghosting seasons, they explore how attention became a currency, why…

75. Unboxing the Economics Of Labubus

Sep 30, 2025 15m

Labubu isn’t just a collectable — it’s a billion dollar hype machine. In this episode we break down how Labubus made their way into the market, why blind boxes are so addictive and how Pop mart made…

Unboxing the Economics Of Labubus

Sep 30, 2025 15m

Labubu isn’t just a collectable — it’s a billion dollar hype machine. In this episode we break down how Labubus made their way into the market, why blind boxes are so addictive and how Pop mart made…

74. Concert-o-nomics

Sep 23, 2025 8m

Concerts aren’t just about the music anymore! they’re an entire economy of their own. In this episode, Nandinii and Vanshika explore the fascinating economics behind the rise of concert culture,…

73. The Sarojini Playbook

Aug 31, 2025 8m

Join Bhadra and Kashish as they turn a shopping trip to Delhi’s iconic Sarojini Nagar into a crash course in game theory. From bargaining tricks and price wars to the Nash Equilibrium and the…

72. Moves, Counter-Moves and Alliances

Aug 30, 2025 13m

Have you freshly turned into a voter? Are you wondering whom to vote for? Before you decide, dive into this podcast and walk with Gargi and Anusmita around the world of politics looked at through the…

71. Game Theory and South Asia's Nuclear Strategy: India and Pakistan in focus

Aug 10, 2025 11m

In this episode, Nandinii and Manya use game theory to unpack India and Pakistan's nuclear strategies. Through the classic Prisoner's Dilemma experiment, they explore how strategic decisions, mutual…

70. Debt Trap Diplomacy – Is China Really to Blame?

Jul 31, 2025 10m

Is China helping countries grow or trapping them in debt? In this episode of Zero Down, Priyadarshini and Manya explore the geopolitical motives and economic impacts behind unsustainable debt…

69. An Analysis of Reciprocal Tariffs

Apr 12, 2025 13m

In this episode of the Zero Down Podcast, join the heads, Tanya and Prapti for a discussion on international trade, reciprocal tariffs and the impact on the current economic and geopolitical scenario.

68. ZDP Shots: Statistics Behind the Stanley Cup: Pop Culture, Economics, and the Psychology Behind Overconsumption

Apr 08, 2025 21m

In this episode of Zero Down Podcast's non member series, ZDP Shots, Devika, Bhadra, and Diya spill the tea (from the Stanley Cup) about why we feel the urge to buy things that we do not necessarily…

67. Economics of the woman poet - how great voices (almost) got lost in time

Feb 27, 2025 21m

Women have been locked out of the literary arena - not because they weren't writing, but because they weren't being published, read, or remembered, Joanna Russ said. Through Virginia Woolf, Betty…

66. The Great Brain Drain

Feb 01, 2025 20m

In this episode of the Zero Down Podcast, Tanya, Usheer, and Vanshika explore "The Great Indian Brain Drain." While the news of someone of Indian origin becoming the CEO of a major global company…

65. Gamble for a Better Life : Rural Push, Urban Pull

Jan 29, 2025 10m

In this episode of Zero Down, Join Kashish and Prapti piecing together the what-why-hows of labour migration in India. Using the Harris-Todaro model as a framework, we break down how migrants weigh…

64. From Birkins to Bentleys: Why Luxury Goods Still Rule

Nov 29, 2024 10m

Ever wondered why people go gaga over Birkins and Bentleys worth hundreds of thousands of dollars? In this episode of Zero Down Podcast, we unravel why, even amidst wars, recessions, and widespread…

63. Dissecting the Adani-Hindenburg Fiasco

Nov 19, 2024 7m

Were the allegations against Adani true? How does Hindenburg create profit? When did SEBI get involved? In this episode of Zero Down, join Gargi and Manya as they analyse the Adani-Hindenburg…

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