Episodes

  • Lessons from Music and Remote Work, Reasons to be Cheerful in Turbulent Times

    Lessons from Music and Remote Work, Reasons to be Cheerful in Turbulent Times
    Sep 15 2024
    Discover what Taylor Swift and Oasis can teach us about the economy. Explore the emergence of the 'working-from-home economy' and its long-term impact. Find reasons to be cheerful in turbulent times and learn about the removal of economist Ajit Ranade as VC of Gokhale Institute. Join us for insightful discussions on the evolving nature of the economy, the future of work, and the challenges in academic institutions. Sources: https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/what-taylor-swift-and-oasis-can-teach-us-about-the-economy-20240915-p5kan1 https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2020/06/snapshot-new-working-home-economy https://www.ft.com/content/936c1bb1-8dd4-4e08-83f2-70d00f862947 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/not-eligible-economist-ranade-removed-as-vc-of-gokhale-institute/articleshow/113357272.cms Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) What Taylor Swift and Oasis can teach us about the economy (00:03:00) A snapshot of a new working-from-home economy (00:06:17) US High School Economics class: Why there are reasons to be cheerful in turbulent times (00:08:18) 'Not eligible': Economist Ranade removed as VC of Gokhale Institute | India News
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    11 mins
  • Boeing Machinists Strike: Economic Impact and Workers’ Struggles

    Boeing Machinists Strike: Economic Impact and Workers’ Struggles
    Sep 14 2024
    Explore the potential local economic cost of the Boeing machinists strike and the workers' fight for fair wages and benefits. Discover how the strike could disrupt supply chains and impact Boeing vendors, as well as its implications for various industries in Washington state. This article presents an opportunity for an opinion piece discussing the importance of fair compensation and the role of unions in protecting workers' rights in the modern economy. Sources: https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/aerospace/boeing/economic-cost-impact-boeing-machinists-union-strike/281-574d040d-705b-44fc-a63d-1ae6a2a9df68 https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/consumer-sentiment-rises-on-better-inflation-and-spending-outlooks/ https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/economics-of-bev-ownership-is-the-new-market-battleground/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikepatton/2024/09/13/kamala-harriss-proposed-economic-policies-the-effect-on-americans/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) What could be the local economic cost of the Boeing machinists strike? (00:03:16) Consumer sentiment rises on improved outlook for inflation and spending (00:05:30) Economics of BEV ownership is the new market battleground (00:07:48) Kamala Harris’s Proposed Economic Policies: The Effect On Americans
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    11 mins
  • China’s Economic Strategy Amid US Election, Inflation Cools Down, Stock Market Reacts to Economic Data

    China’s Economic Strategy Amid US Election, Inflation Cools Down, Stock Market Reacts to Economic Data
    Sep 13 2024
    An economist suggests that China may be holding back on economic stimulus due to Trump's tariff threat. Inflation cools down in August, bringing relief to shoppers and economists. The US stock market reacts to fresh economic data. Plus, a comprehensive overview of the latest economic indicators, commodities, and market trends. Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/china-economy-stimulus-intervention-delay-donald-trump-presidential-eleciton-tariffs-2024-9 https://www.witn.com/2024/09/12/enc-shoppers-economics-expert-react-inflation-cool-down-august/ https://www.ndtvprofit.com/markets/us-stocks-erase-opening-gains-after-volatile-wednesday-as-traders-assess-fresh-economic-data https://www.economist.com/economic-and-financial-indicators/2024/09/12/economic-data-commodities-and-markets Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:47) Xi may be holding back on economic stimulus because of Trump's tariff threat, an economist says (00:03:26) ENC shoppers and economics expert react to inflation cool down in August (00:06:02) US Stocks Erase Opening Gains After Volatile Wednesday As Traders Assess Fresh Economic Data (00:08:45) Economic data, commodities and markets
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    9 mins
  • Uranium Project’s Improved Economics, Vodafone Idea’s Fund-Raising Plan, and Economic Sentiment Ahead of Fed Meeting

    Uranium Project’s Improved Economics, Vodafone Idea’s Fund-Raising Plan, and Economic Sentiment Ahead of Fed Meeting
    Sep 12 2024
    Updated production target improves economics at Tiris Uranium Project. Vodafone Idea's fund-raising plan on track. Economic sentiment increases slightly ahead of the September Fed meeting. Plus, insights into the economic prospects in times of transition. Sources: https://investingnews.com/updated-production-target-improves-economics-at-tiris-uranium-project/ https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/telecom/vodafone-idea-says-techno-economic-evaluation-by-banks-over-fund-raising-plan-on-track-12820064.html https://civicscience.com/economic-sentiment-increases-slightly-ahead-of-the-september-fed-meeting/ https://doralfamilyjournal.com/economic-prospects-in-times-of-transition/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) Updated Production Target Improves Economics at Tiris Uranium Project (00:03:14) Economic Sentiment Increases Slightly Ahead of the September Fed Meeting (00:06:28) Economic prospects in times of transition
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    9 mins
  • UK Economy Stagnates, Toxic Workplaces’ Economic Impact, China’s Growth Surpasses US

    UK Economy Stagnates, Toxic Workplaces’ Economic Impact, China’s Growth Surpasses US
    Sep 11 2024
    The UK economy unexpectedly flatlines for a second month, raising concerns about the recovery. Explore the economic cost of toxic workplaces and their impact on productivity and GDP. Discover how China's economic growth outpaced the US under the Trump administration. Plus, delve into the latest US Census Bureau report on household incomes and the widening disparities across racial and gender lines. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/sep/11/uk-economy-unexpectedly-flatlines-for-second-month-in-row https://finshots.in/archive/the-economic-cost-of-toxic-workplaces-sebi-work-culture-india/ https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/09/11/under-trump-chinas-economic-growth-nearly-doubled-the-growth-of-the-us/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/10/household-income/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) UK economy unexpectedly flatlines for second month in row (00:03:15) The economic cost of toxic workplaces (00:05:33) Under Trump, China's Economic Growth Nearly Doubled the Growth of the US (00:08:08) Household incomes rose last year for the first time since 2019
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    11 mins
  • Geothermal Hybrid Power Plants: Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Energy

    Geothermal Hybrid Power Plants: Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Energy
    Sep 10 2024
    A study evaluates the economics of geothermal hybrid power plants, showcasing their potential to overcome challenges in the energy market. Plus, tourism at Big Bend National Park fuels the regional economy, and Andrew Ackerman joins Simply Economics to cover the Federal Reserve and financial regulatory policy. Also, can Mario Draghi's plan spark Europe's struggling economy back to life? Sources: https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/study-evaluates-the-economics-of-geothermal-hybrid-power-plants/ https://www.newswest9.com/article/money/economy/tourism-big-bend-national-park-economic-boom-regional-economy/513-98d0973d-34f3-4498-a9b8-1da6dae466f7 https://www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2024/09/09/andrew-ackerman-joins-posts-economics-desk-cover-federal-reserve-financial-regulatory-policy/ https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/09/09/can-anything-spark-europes-economy-back-to-life Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) Study evaluates the economics of geothermal hybrid power plants (00:03:11) Tourism at Big Bend National Park an economic boom for regional economy (00:05:49) Andrew Ackerman joins The Post’s Economics desk to cover the Federal Reserve and financial regulatory policy (00:07:56) Can anything spark Europe’s economy back to life?
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    11 mins
  • Eurozone Investor Confidence Deteriorates, Geothermal Hybrid Power Plants Evaluated

    Eurozone Investor Confidence Deteriorates, Geothermal Hybrid Power Plants Evaluated
    Sep 9 2024
    Eurozone investor confidence weakens as German chaos persists. Study evaluates the economics of geothermal hybrid power plants. Plus, a lighter US economic calendar allows focus on China woes. Also, life stages and economics determine home renovation spending. Sources: https://www.rttnews.com/3473775/eurozone-sentix-investor-confidence-deteriorates-on-german-chaos.aspx https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/study-evaluates-the-economics-of-geothermal-hybrid-power-plants/ https://www.forexlive.com/news/a-lighter-us-economic-calendar-is-a-chance-to-focus-on-china-woes-20240909/ https://www.furnituretoday.com/research-and-analysis/life-stages-economics-determine-home-renovation-spending/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:40) Eurozone Sentix Investor Confidence Deteriorates On German Chaos (00:02:57) Study evaluates the economics of geothermal hybrid power plants (00:05:32) A lighter US economic calendar is a chance to focus on China woes (00:08:16) Life stages, economics determine home renovation spending
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    12 mins
  • National Security’s Impact on Economic Policy, Spokane Mayor Discusses Economic Inclusivity

    National Security’s Impact on Economic Policy, Spokane Mayor Discusses Economic Inclusivity
    Sep 8 2024
    How has national security transformed economic policy? Join us as we explore the intersection of national security and economics. Also, don't miss Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown discussing economic inclusivity at Gonzaga University. Plus, the crash in oil prices amid an economic slowdown and the importance of investing in quality education for economic growth in the Gulf region. Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/70602f0e-7fd8-4406-a654-bfa3d9162312 https://www.khq.com/news/spokane-mayor-to-discuss-economics-at-gonzaga-university-event/article_28595c8a-6d52-11ef-ae96-c3b01d07b16e.html https://arab.news/4se7x https://mettisglobal.news/oil-prices-crash-amid-economic-slowdown/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) US High School Economics class: How national security has transformed economic policy (00:02:58) Spokane mayor to discuss economics at Gonzaga University event (00:06:18) Unlocking prosperity: Transforming education for an economic (00:08:53) Oil prices crash amid economic slowdown
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    13 mins