Econ For You

With the pandemic proving to us the need for technology, this discussion with Rosie Collington helps to explore whether or not this reliance is always a good thing and what we could do to protect our data from Big Tech. Give it a listen! 

A very interesting episode in conversation with George-Ann Ryan, a public policy professional and CFO of The Sadie Collective, an organisation that aims to help and empower black women so that they can enter the Economics field and succeed in it. Take a listen to find out more! 

A very interesting and fresh perspective on the future of politics, with author of The End of Politicians, Brett Hennig. Take a listen to see if you think his suggestion could be the future of how political decisions are made! 

This episode focuses on the future of youth leaders with co-founder Sebastian and student ambassador Alexander of the 1M2030 initiative. Our discussion explores some inspiring projects that are being implemented to aid global development and some information on how you could get involved if you are interested. Take a listen to find out more! 

In this Episode, I discuss with Professor Paul Frijters ways in which wellbeing can be measured and why it is important to implement into policy making. Professor Frijters is from the London School of Economics where he teaches the masters course in wellbeing and public policy. He currently advises the UK government on how to implement wellbeing policies at a national and regional level. Take a listen to find out more! 

In this episode, we discuss the problems with monopoly power and what can be done to suppress monopolies and allow our economy's wealth to expand. Matt Stoller is the author of 'Goliath: The 100 year war between monopoly power and democracy', former policy maker in Congress and Director of Research at the Economic Liberties project. Take a listen to learn more on this topic!

In this episode, Professor William Lazonick (from the University of Massachusetts) explores how the purpose of firms seems to be to prioritise shareholders rather than its workers and innovation. His research explores how stock buybacks are a potential cause, especially in the US economy. It is worth having a read of his article 'Profits Without Prosperity' in the Harvard Business review and other papers mentioned throughout the podcast. Give it a listen to find out more! 

In this episode, I discuss with Priti about why the patent system is flawed and what this holds for the future, considering the current situation with the pandemic. Priti is the co-founder and co-executive director of I-MAK, a non-profit organisation that has enabled over 50 billion dollars in savings for health systems. Take a listen to hear her views!  

...Special thanks to David Simkins for the intro and outro tracks....