In this episode, Rachel performs a brief case study on the welfare state of Finland – the world’s top performer in the World Happiness Index and HDI. She delves into the two pillars – the education and healthcare system which go hand in hand thus building their modern economy. She also discusses how the welfare state of a country’s government is an unfailing investment towards human capital thus boosting the present and future economy and making it sustainable through shocks. Finland is a perfect example of how slow and steady reforms lead to consistently high results.

In this episode of Zero Down, the hosts Sredha, Dhwani and Prattyashee dive into the Social and Economic repercussions of the abrogation of Roe v Wade. They analyse the possible spillover and future ripple effects of this landmark decision using the ‘Turn-away Study’. From black markets for illegal abortions and plan B pill shortages to burden on the foster care system, they cover it all.

In this episode of Zero Down Podcast, Manmeet, Nishu and Sejal take us through The Economics of Mental Health.This discussion would help you to get an insight into the importance of taking care of one's mental health, how common its ignorance is, how mental illness affects the productivity of an individual, the correlation between physical health and mental health, and at last touches upon a few ways we can prevent an emergency situation with respect to one's finances.Tune in to the full episode to dive deep into the topic with the hosts. 

In this episode, Naina and Aditi demystify Carbon Emission Trading. Where you'll learn everything from how carbon trading came into effect to the cap and trade system. They further unfold the demand and supply dynamics of tradable emission allowances and about China's just-launched World's largest carbon trading market.

Tune in to the full episode as we conclude by discussing the path that lies ahead for the carbon trading markets and how it can be made more efficient, and equitable!

In this episode of Zero Down shots, the host Vanshika hunts through the complex relationship shared by two pillars of development that is capitalism and democracy. In this episode she discusses about the origin of capitalism as an economic model  and the need for social Capitalism to be followed  insted of laissez  faire. She goes on to analyse the effects of increasing capitalism on democratic functioning of the nations, which has  lead to assymetric political participation and social inequality.She touches upon the topics like Keynesian economics, unleashed financial Capitalism and the need for both Democracy and Capitalism to coexist for the world to be progressive economically and ethically. Tune in to the full episode to dive deep into the topic with the host!

In this episode of Zero Down Shots, Tanvi and Soumya will delve into a topic of great contemporary importance: The Sharing Economy. Taking the familiar examples of AirBnb and Uber, the hosts start off by explaining the basic idea behind a Sharing Economy and subsequently exploring the factors fuelling its growth such as technological advancement. They go on to analyse its effects on labour market dynamics as well as the environment. They touch upon topics such as creative destruction, the reputation economy, consumerism, and much more! Finally, they discuss the sharing economy in the context of the covid-19 pandemic, while also highlighting its ugly side such as lack of government regulation and racial biases. Tune in as they conclude by discussing the path that lies ahead for the sharing economy and how it can be made more efficient, sustainable, and equitable!

In this episode of Zero Down , the hosts Aarushi and Jyoti delve deep into the concept of hindsight bias and discuss how this bias affects our decisions especially in finance. This episode deals with pointing out the specific characteristics of this bias. How this bias is dangerous for investors in the market ?What are the steps one can take to make oneself immune to this bias? Listen to the full episode to know more about this financial bias and get answers to your questions with the hosts.