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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Why Canada Is Banning Foreigners From Buying Homes

Why Canada Is Banning Foreigners From Buying Homes

Canada is banning foreign investors from buying homes for two years to address the pandemic-induced surge in home prices. Economists warn it could have long-term effects on the economy if not managed ...

1 Mai 202414min

Why India Is Stuck Between Poverty and Superpower

Why India Is Stuck Between Poverty and Superpower

Check out The Next Wave, Hubspot's AI podcast here: https://lnk.to/thenextwaveEE For decades now economists have been predicting that India would become an economic superpower, and in part, it has. In...

29 Apr 202415min

The Failing Economy of Pakistan

The Failing Economy of Pakistan

Pakistan's economy has recently come under pressure due to high levels of debt, currency devaluation, floods, and high prices for imported food and energy. So how bad are things likely to get and what...

16 Apr 202419min

Why Bangladesh Won't Be The Next China

Why Bangladesh Won't Be The Next China

Bangladesh has a troubled past, but it has been in a great position to grow dramatically in much the same way that its neighbour China has done in the recent past. Bangladesh is still a highly labour ...

8 Apr 202414min

Do Bank Failures Always Cause Recessions? (SVB)

Do Bank Failures Always Cause Recessions? (SVB)

Last year's banking crisis in Silicon Valley, where three banks including Silicon Valley Bank failed, caused bank runs and put pressure on other banks like Credit Suisse. This is reminiscent of past U...

5 Apr 202418min

Has The EU Actually Been Good For Europe?

Has The EU Actually Been Good For Europe?

Head to https://factormeals.com/eep50 and use code eep50 to get 50% off. The EU, a unique economic giant, acts similarly to the US federal government, hinting at a "United States of Europe" with its s...

3 Apr 202414min

How Zimbabwe's Lithium Export Ban Could Transform it into Africa's Next Superpower

How Zimbabwe's Lithium Export Ban Could Transform it into Africa's Next Superpower

Zimbabwe has not had the best past economically speaking. But what they do have is as much as 20% of the world's demand for lithium, the biggest deposits in Africa. So now that the raw lithium export ...

30 Mar 202418min

Why We Can’t Just Stop Oil

Why We Can’t Just Stop Oil

Oil and GDP are closely linked together, with the more oil consumed by a country generally meaning the higher the GDP of that country. With that said, energy costs of solar, wind and other technologie...

25 Mar 202415min

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