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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How Iceland Lost 50% of It's GDP, And Recovered

How Iceland Lost 50% of It's GDP, And Recovered

Iceland faced one of the worst economic collapses during the 2008 financial crisis, losing nearly half its economic output and teetering on the edge of becoming a failed state. Yet, through bold decis...

16 Dec 202415min

Why Does The US Import Oil When They Produce So Much?

Why Does The US Import Oil When They Produce So Much?

The United States is the largest oil producer in the world, yet it remains one of the biggest oil importers. Explore why the USA imports oil despite record-breaking production, what this means for ene...

2 Dec 202415min

How Africa’s Biggest Economy Lost 50% of Its GDP

How Africa’s Biggest Economy Lost 50% of Its GDP

Nigeria was once predicted to be the fastest-growing economy in the world, but it has faced serious challenges since 2014. In this video, we explore how Nigeria grew with oil wealth and urbanization a...

22 Nov 202419min

How Chile's Economy Was Sold to The Highest Bidder

How Chile's Economy Was Sold to The Highest Bidder

Explore the surprising story of Chile’s rise to economic prosperity in South America. From its early days of political infighting to the influence of the “Chicago Boys,” discover how Chile became one ...

11 Nov 202417min

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics: Explained

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics: Explained

Why do some nations flourish while others remain trapped in poverty? This year’s Nobel Prize in Economics goes to three economists whose groundbreaking work explores this question. Join us as we dive ...

4 Nov 202415min

Why Paying People to Have Babies is a Billion-Dollar Mistake

Why Paying People to Have Babies is a Billion-Dollar Mistake

Overpopulation has been our biggest fear for decades, but now, shrinking populations are the real crisis. From aging societies to dwindling birth rates, countries worldwide are grappling with the risk...

28 Okt 202415min

The Broken Economy of Washington DC

The Broken Economy of Washington DC

Washington D.C. is home to the world's largest and most powerful economy. Still, most people don’t realize that this federal district is also one of the most complex and productive local economies glo...

14 Okt 202416min

How Elections Damage the Economy

How Elections Damage the Economy

2024 is set to be the biggest election year ever, with nearly half the world's population heading to the polls! While democracy is generally a good thing, elections can create turmoil in economies, ad...

7 Okt 202414min

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