Why wages vary - Why some of us get paid more than others
Why do some people earn so much more than others? How does society value certain jobs over other jobs - and how can we make sure we get a higher wage? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers help navigate...
17 Aug 202122min
Think Like An Economist gets back to business
Economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers are back to help you think like an economist. This season is our mini-MBA, and we'll unpack even more economic tools, with a focus on showing you how to ...
10 Aug 20212min
Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply
It's time to explore macroeconomics from a new yet familiar perspective, using economy-wide supply and demand curves to forecast the economy's total output and average price level. Betsey Stevenson an...
11 Maj 202123min
Budget Deficits and Government Debt
Government deficits and debt are at record levels in many countries, provoking widespread anxiety. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explain why governments run deficits and rack up debt, whether th...
4 Maj 202120min
Fiscal Policy - Government Spending and Taxes
There's no bigger player in the economy than the government, which can adjust billions of dollars worth of taxes and spending. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explain how policymakers can adjust t...
27 Apr 202116min
Monetary Policy - The Financial Levers That Tame Business Cycles
Central Banks around the world, such as the Federal Reserve, work to keep the economy running smoothly. They set interest rates and adjust financial conditions to keep inflation and unemployment stabl...
20 Apr 202124min
The Fed Model - Predicting what will happen to the Economy
When a shock such as the Covid pandemic sends waves through the global economy, how do economists find ways to respond? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers guide you through the Fed Model - the mainst...
13 Apr 202123min
Inflation and the Phillips Curve
Why do we end up paying higher prices than we used to? And what are the main causes of this economy-wide inflation? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers talk us through how expectations influence infla...
30 Mars 202125min
