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This future-gazing series examines an assortment of speculative scenarios, what-if conjectures and provocative prophecies. Not all of them will come to pass, but thinking about possible futures can help us understand the present, and catch glimpses of the world ahead.Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at www.economist.com/podcastsplusIf you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.

Every year, large amounts of resources—from plastics and food to clothing and building materials—are produced then thrown away. As global populations grow and become richer, there will be an increased pressure on these already strained resources that underpin our society’s needs. What will a system that eliminates waste, circulates resources, and innovates within the confines of our planet look like? What kinds of technologies, policies, collaborations and human ingenuity will be needed to get us there?Visit us at: https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/Inside-the-circle Hosted on ...

The Economist is a UK-based weekly newspaper offering authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science, and technology.

The International Monetary Fund is a powerful global economic force, often operating with Vulcan-like logic. But are their policies genuinely serving the needs of all nations? Join us as EVA and Davin unpack IMF Policy as we challenge the cold, hard calculations of traditional economic models and advocate for a more human-centred approach.We'll leverage the power of AI to analyze IMF documents and research, cutting through the jargon and making complex economic issues accessible to everyone. Expect critical analysis, alternative perspectives, and in-depth discussions with experts who dare to ...

A podcast produced by The American Association of Wine Economists and hosted by Orley Ashenfelter, the Joseph Douglas Green 1895 emeritus Professor of Economics at Princeton University. Photo credit: James J Connolly, instagram@jconpixphotos, website: https://jconpix.photoshelter.com/index

Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is...

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Healthcare Redefined is a new podcast series from Economist Impact, commissioned by Philips. The digital transformation of health and healthcare systems in the Asia Pacific region will be explored with an imperative for actionable insights to build sustainable systems. Listen to the leaders, policymakers and executives who are anticipating this digital journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bienvenidos a " El Fin Económico" o "$FE", tu podcast en el que aprenderás contenidos relacionados con la Economía, Negocios, Mercados, Criptomonedas y la sociedad actual. El fin es simple, crear nuestro propio criterio económico a través del conocimiento de la sociedad y concretamente, los mercados. Nuestra realidad es la economía, vivir en un mundo donde no comprendemos la realidad no es vivir, por ello pretendo divulgar temas que no se hayan hablado alejándome de los "economistas básicos". Haz ejercicio, trabaja o relájate mientras escuchas este podcast, prometo cumplir tus ...

Join Vijay Vaitheeswaran, the Economist’s global energy and climate innovation editor, and expert guests to explore how everything—from finance to agriculture, transport to international policy—will have to change to address extreme climate change.Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at www.economist.com/podcastsplusIf you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.

Economist Impact combines the rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage an influential global audience. We partner with corporations, foundations, NGOs and governments across big themes including sustainability, health and the changing shape of globalisation to catalyse change and enable progress. The Economist Group includes Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence, Economist Education and The Economist newspaper.Follow Asia Perspectives by Economist Impact to make sure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It might start with a lightbulb moment or a sudden flash of insight—but having an idea and making a success of it are very different things. It’s the gap between invention and innovation. In these six episodes, you’ll find out about the people and stories behind game-changing ideas and technology.Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at www.economist.com/podcastsplusIf you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.

Reimagining Asia explores the tectonic shift in the region's economy, and digital innovation in Asia. This podcast is sponsored by Microsoft and produced by EI Studios, the custom division of Economist Impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stand van Zaken is een maandelijkse podcast van BNP Paribas Fortis waarin hoofdeconoom Koen de Leus en Chief Strategy Officer Philippe Gijsels in gesprek gaan over wat er de komende maand staat te gebeuren in onze wereld en wat dat betekent voor de economie en de markten. Onderwerpen zoals de Amerikaanse verkiezingen, het K-herstel, een uitkijk naar 2021 en Brexit komen aan bod.

The Economist unlocks the science, data and politics behind the most ambitious inoculation programme the world has ever seen.Alok Jha, The Economist’s science correspondent, hosts with Natasha Loder, our health-policy editor. Each week our reporters and data journalists join them in conversation, along with scientists around the world.Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at www.economist.com/podcastsplusIf you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.

This series goes behind the scenes of the future to meet the people who are building tomorrow's world. We examine the future of money—the death of cash, the rise of challenger banks and the potential of cryptocurrencies.Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at www.economist.com/podcastsplusIf you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.

New Foundations is a podcast from Economist Impact, supported by Pictet Wealth Management. We explore technological breakthroughs and bold ideas with the potential to bring about radical social, environmental and economic change — and look at the forces, and the actors, that will accelerate, slow down and shape that change. Season two now airing.Disclaimer: The findings and views expressed in the podcast are for information only and are not intended as an offer or solicitation or any legal, tax or financial advice. Whilst efforts have been taken to verify the accuracy of this information, ...

Since the late 19th century, politics and economics have been split from each other, pretended and positioned as separate and unassuming forces. This could not be further from the truth. Before the dawn of Adam Smith, the grandfather of modern day economics, there was but one holistic concept, the Political Economy. Come join Max and Jorrel, modern day Political Economists, as they do their best to converse and discuss political theory, history, economics, and more in the lenses of contemporary and classic political theorists and economists.

Focused attention is one of the key components of a knowledge-driven economy. Amid the upheaval wrought by the covid-19 pandemic, the role of focus in the modern working world has also taken on renewed importance. In this podcast series, we will speak with experts to discuss the role of focus in the workplace and the importance of finding ways to enhance it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drayton Discourse is an exciting podcast series brought to you by the Academic Events team of The Economist’s Society, here at University College London! Our episodes allow you to listen in to stimulating discussions with world-renowned economists. From ground-breaking ideas to revolutionary research, our guests share their thoughts, opinions and, most interestingly, personal stories which put together, teach us a good deal of economics and a great deal of life.