Intro Econ: Graduation!

Productivity is our economic measure for how far our work goes, as individuals and as a society over all. It plays an important role in determining our quality of life, the prices of our goods and services, and, to some extent, the amount of free time we have. Today, we explore h ... Show More

The Federal Reserve plays a very important role in the economy. When things start to look uncertain, the central bank is tasked with stepping in to restore people's confidence in the economy. But how do they do it? On today's episode we dive deep on monetary policy and the role o ... Show More

International trade is the web of cross-border relationships that binds economies together. Because of trade we have access to cheaper, higher-quality goods, and we get to benefit from other countries' cultures. Economics tells us trade makes society, overall on average, better o ... Show More

With universities across the globe forced to shut their campuses amid the pandemic, many students are learning remotely. For those finishing their studies this year, it can also mean attending a virtual graduation ceremony. But what happens to graduates once the university learni ... Show More

Congratulations to the Planet Money Summer School Class of 2023! Today, you become masters of business administration... spelled with lower-case letters for legal purposes. Your diploma is waiting for you just across the stage. But first, there's one final skill to impart: the pi ... Show More

There are a limited number of universal truths in the world, but I think we can all agree on this: Nobody likes a boring graduation speech. That's why this week's podcast episode is my version of what I think all commencement speeches should be: practical, fun, and in l ... Show More

With the cost of college and student debt at all-time highs, it’s more important than ever to make sure you have chosen the right degree. In this Q&A, we’ll discuss some of the college degrees job seekers end up regretting the MOST - and those they say were worth the most. Watch ... Show More

안녕하세요! Welcome to another episode of Iyagi by TalkToMeInKorean.com. Every year, hundreds of thousands of high school students take the national college entrance exam called 수학능력시험, or 수능 for short.경은 and 현우 talk about their 수능 experiences in this episode. Listen in to find out wh ... Show More

Dear Class of 2022: YOU DID IT! Congrats on this major moment! Now it is time to venture off into the "real world" which is really... upside down. But don't worry— Nicole's got you. She's sharing her best money tips for new grads (and their loved ones). Spoiler alert: it has some ... Show More

Our course has finished. What is everyone going to do in August?