Ever wondered what influences interest rates? Why should we care about inflation? And what exactly is counted in GDP? If so, this is the podcast for you. It’s The Economy breaks down the complex economic ideas we may have all heard of but don’t fully understand. All that in under 15 minutes. Our host, Nicola Walton, is keen to stress that she is NOT an econo ... Show More
Mar 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Economics with Howard Yaruss
Remember that economics course you took? Yeah, me neither. Turns out that knowing what’s happening in the economy is more important than you know. Politicians are making decisions with the economy that have a direct impact on your money. So as our guest Howard Yaruss, economist, ... Show More
41m 7s
Aug 2023
Mariana Mazzucato and Stella Creasy on the Global Economy, PART 2
This is the second part of a two-part interview. Recorded in 2018, economist and author Mariana Mazzucato discusses her book, The Value of Everything, with UK Labour MP Stella Creasy. It's a wide-ranging discussion looking at how real wealth is created in our economy and how we c ... Show More
37m 42s