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FAQs about Zero Down:How many episodes does Zero Down have?The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.
March 01, 202118. The Decoy Effect and it’s relation to NeuroeconomicsIn this episode of Zero Down, Aditi and Garima have talked about 'The Decoy Effect In Economics' and have explored it's relation with Neuroeconomics. Throughout the episode, they bring out real-life examples to explain how this strategy affects our day-to-day decision making, without us even realising!So, get your earphones and delve into the episode to know the ins and outs of this fascinating economic theory....more17minPlay
February 19, 202117. Decoding Democracy Via Economic VotingIn this episode of Zero Down, Ananya and Shreeyam explain the nuances of Economic voting and different instances which have taken place as testimony to the same globally, with emphasis on the US presidential elections. Grab your earphones and play the episode to discover how the economy of a country can have utmost influence on candidacy of an individual and how many incumbents have fallen prey to the same....more14minPlay
February 12, 202116. Disaster Capitalism : Its Pan history during a Pan-demicIn this episode of Zero Down, Bharati, Sampada and Deshna talk about Disaster Capitalism, its instances throughout history and its relevance with respect to the pandemic both in the global and the Indian context. Tune in to know how governments pass "pro-business" laws during disasters and how your favourite influencer might also be a propagator of disaster capitalism....more21minPlay
January 31, 202115. The Editorial Board Of Arthashastra Interviews Prof. Richard Wolff (2/2)Professor Richard Wolff is one of America's leading Marxist Economists. He is a visiting professor of the Julien J. Studley Graduate Program in International Affairs at The New School, and Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is the founder of the non-profit media Democracy at Work and the host of their weekly show Economic Update. His latest book, "The Sickness is the System: When Capitalism fails to save us from Pandemics or Itself," is a collection of essays where he argues why there is a need for a new economic system that works for all. Our Editorial Board had the honour of interviewing him recently. We are excited to present to you the two part recording of the same....more42minPlay
January 24, 202114. The Editorial Board Of Arthashashtra Interviews Prof. Richard D. Wolff (1/2)Professor Richard Wolff is one of America's leading Marxist Economists. He is a visiting professor of the Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs at The New School, and Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is the founder of the non-profit media Democracy at Work and the host of their weekly show Economic Update. His latest book, "The Sickness is the System: When Capitalism fails to save us from Pandemics or Itself," is a collection of essays where he argues why there is a need for a new economic system that works for all. Our Editorial Board had the honour of interviewing him recently. We are excited to present to you the two part recording of the same....more36minPlay
December 31, 202013. Lump of Labour FallacyThere’s been an ongoing tussle on whether policies like immigration, technological advancement and protectionism spell trouble for the economy. These policies make workers’ hackles rise because they assume that jobs in the economy are fixed so any wave of change would render them jobless.But is the size of the economic pie really fixed? Should we shut our economy and save our jobs only for the native workers?...more14minPlay
December 24, 202012. Two Sides of a CoinWhy have wealth taxes failed in many countries? Could taxing the wealthy solve the problem of income inequality? How is a wealth tax different from income tax?In this episode of Zero Down, we explore all this and much more....more12minPlay
December 01, 202011. The Economics of 70mmMovies often tell a story of people, their culture, of human emotions and of historic events. But they also weave for us a representation of the economy of the period. Moreover, cinema often has the power to influence the economy by providing numerous jobs, being successful foreign exports, by dictating our consumer behaviour, our travel plans and even by ushering in new technology! In the latest episode of Zero Down (and the first one recorded remotely in quarantine) we look at the close relationship between movies and the economy....more20minPlay
January 22, 202010. The Consumerist ConsumersToday, the idea of consumerism is perceived in two contrasting ways. One is the benevolent view of the consumer interests, consumer protection, and the power of the consumer. It emphasizes on consumers having information of the products available in the marketplace, giving them legal mechanisms to empower their participation in the marketplace etc. The other is of consumerism being selfish, shallow, destructive, and exploitative. It is characterized as the negative force that leads people to needlessly consume more and more goods at the cost of their own and the planet’s health.In this episode of Zero Down, we delve into the world of consumerism and how it fits into today's culture....more24minPlay
November 21, 20199. Market EnvironmentalismClimate change and environmental degradation are a few of the most pressing challenges of our time. This episode of zero down evaluates the economic aspects of the problem. It brings together environmentalism and economics and explores the political, practical, and moral aspects of economics in environmentalism. This episode urges us to question whether we are banking on the right set of ideas to undo the damage inflicted on the environment....more27minPlay
FAQs about Zero Down:How many episodes does Zero Down have?The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.