Economics Echo

Tech giant Apple is facing a legal battle from the maker of the popular video game - Fortnite, which has captured the attention of regulators in Washington & Brussels with an antitrust lawsuit that could disrupt how the iPhone maker does business. Who has the stronger case? Who will win? Who do I want to win? #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 41. The European Super League lasted all of two days. It was football's biggest announcement in decades. But what is it? Who is involved & What does it mean for the future of football in the midst of a global pandemic? Economic arguments for and against, plus a workable solution suitable for all stakeholders. #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 40. In England, the lockdown easing programme is underway. But aside from the obvious what are the economic effects of such a move? How will English consumers and business react after such a long time shut down? Join us as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 39. Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world has gone public. But who are they, what do they do and how does Coinbase make money? And what does this landmark meeting between traditional finance and crypto mean for the state of the crypto economy in 2021? Join us as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho

With Brexit now "done", i thought this was a good opportunity to look back and objectively assess how it going so far. We unpick the economics and politics of it all. Are businesses thriving or struggling in this environment and how has the diplomatic relationship between the EU & the UK changed? Join us as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 37. Vaccine passports are likely to become a feature of everyday life as lockdowns are lifted across the world. But can these "immunity certificates" reopen and kickstart economies, and what are the potential advantages and disadvantages of such moves. Join us as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 36. In this episode, I update you on all of the biggest news events you might have missed from around the world. Discussing everything from the container ship blockage in the Suez Canal as well as Tesla accepting bitcoin payments, among other stories. #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho

During the coronavirus pandemic, the world has been dazzled by the huge sums that governments have been willing to spend propping up their economies. The United States is no stranger to this, recently signing into law a $1.9T American Rescue Plan, but what's actually inside the plan, where did the money come from and what sort of an impact will this have on the American and indeed the global economy as well. Join us as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 34. So Chancellor Rishi Sunak stood up to the dispatch box at the House of Commons to deliver probably the most important tax & spending plans in the UK for generations. Find out what the Chancellor's latest budget means for you, your money and society as a whole. Joining me on this episode are Alex, small business owner and Nesh, a chartered accountant, so sit back, relax as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho

In the past two decades, inflation has puzzled economists by remaining low in good times and bad times. Could the pandemic cause it rise? Listen in as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho