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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Are We Overeducated? Economics Explained Interview with Prof. Billari (Bocconi University)

Are We Overeducated? Economics Explained Interview with Prof. Billari (Bocconi University)

This is a fantastic interview with Prof. Billari (Bocconi University) about education. A better educated economy is usually better, all things being equal, but issues like student debt, skills misalig...

4 Jul 202345min

Why More Education Is Not Always Better For The Economy

Why More Education Is Not Always Better For The Economy

Education is rightly seen as one of the best ways to develop a country’s economy, as more productive workers can create better living standards for everyone. But is there a limit to the benefits of ed...

2 Jul 202316min

Why Is Europe's Economy Always Lagging Behind The United States?

Why Is Europe's Economy Always Lagging Behind The United States?

The US has had a much greater level of growth than the EU in the past decade despite the pandemic and Europe having a large collection of advanced economies with highly educated populations. Why is Eu...

27 Jun 202317min

The World's Smallest National Economy Will Soon Disappear

The World's Smallest National Economy Will Soon Disappear

Tuvalu is a tiny island nation confronting existential threats. Rising sea levels jeopardize its sparse population and limited economy. As the nation becomes inhabitable, this video will explore what ...

20 Jun 202313min

The Pathetic Economy Of North Korea

The Pathetic Economy Of North Korea

North Korea, the most closed-off country on earth. This Asian nation is often the center of intense scrutiny for its aggressive displays of militarism, its internationally condemned nuclear program, a...

15 Jun 202313min

The Bitter Economics of MLM

The Bitter Economics of MLM

Multi-Level-Marketing (MLM) companies are big businesses around the world and they have rightfully attracted much criticism for questionable business practice. Many have called them illegal pyramid sc...

7 Jun 202314min

Japan: The Fading Economy

Japan: The Fading Economy

Japan became the first of the modern Asian countries to experience massive sustained economic growth. Japan had a lot going for it after the end of the war, it was able to rebuild with the help of the...

31 Mai 202312min

How This Man Profited $1 Billion Betting on Hong Kong Horse Races

How This Man Profited $1 Billion Betting on Hong Kong Horse Races

Bill Benter, is a reserved unassuming and media-shy Pittsburg resident who made almost 1 billion dollars by gambling on horse races. The man was a mathematical genius who was on the cutting edge of bo...

24 Mai 202325min

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