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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Has The Gulf Mega Finance Experiment Failed?
Exploring the incredible transformation of the Persi...
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Sep 6 2024 16m
Could Thailand Reshape Asia Despite Its Chronic Instability?
Thailand has faced decades of political turmoil, but...
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Aug 26 2024 17m
The Most Mismanaged Economy in the World
Venezuela, a nation blessed with the largest oil res...
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Aug 23 2024 17m
Brazil Should Be a Superpower, but It Isn’t...
2016 was supposed to mark Brazil's rise as an econom...
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Jul 29 2024 17m
Do The Olympics Predict Economic Disaster?
For decades, hosting the Olympics has been seen as a...
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Jul 22 2024 16m
How Hawaii Became a Poor State Made For the Rich
Hawaii, the last state to join the USA, is renowned ...
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Jul 15 2024 18m
How a new type of immigration is radically changing Portugal's economy.
In this video, we explore the dramatic changes in Po...
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Jul 8 2024 11m
Is Ireland's Economy a Scam?
Welcome to Ireland, a nation with two contrasting ec...
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Jul 5 2024 17m
Why Mississippi Is the Worst State in the USA
Mississippi, once the richest state in the USA, now ...
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Jun 25 2024 15m
How Has Turkey Been Going?
Turkey's economy faces severe inflation and a 96% de...
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Jun 17 2024 15m
What Makes The Netherlands So Special?
Discover the Netherlands' unique economic journey, f...
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Jun 14 2024 14m
The Ranks of Global Billionaires: Not All Billionaires Are Made Equal
Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, two gentlemen fighting ba...
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Jun 2 2024 18m
The Economics of Disasters
The Wuhan Coronavirus, the active impeachment of a s...
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May 30 2024 13m
The Economy of the Philippines
The Philippines, a beautiful tropical archipelago of...
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May 23 2024 17m
The Economy of the Soviet Union
The Soviet Union is one of the most historically sig...
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May 18 2024 17m
The Economy of South Africa
South Africa is an economy that is really important ...
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May 12 2024 16m
The Tragic Reality of Brain Drain on Poor Countries
The phenomenon of brain drain is when the best and b...
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May 8 2024 15m
The World's Poorest Country is Sitting on $24 Trillion
With GDP per capita of just $2 per day, the Democrat...
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May 5 2024 16m
Why Canada Is Banning Foreigners From Buying Homes
Canada is banning foreign investors from buying home...
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May 1 2024 14m
Why India Is Stuck Between Poverty and Superpower
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Apr 29 2024 15m
The Failing Economy of Pakistan
Pakistan's economy has recently come under pressure ...
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Apr 16 2024 19m
Why Bangladesh Won't Be The Next China
Bangladesh has a troubled past, but it has been in a...
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Apr 8 2024 14m