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A space aimed at exploring the world through the eyes of an economist, and making concepts fun, relatable, and real.... more
FAQs about Zero Down:How many episodes does Zero Down have?The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.
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
September 18, 20198. Should Snitches Get Stitches?Have you ever wondered what is the price one pays for whistleblowing, if not more importantly, questioned whether there should be a price for whistleblowing in the first place? In this episode, Zero Down explores the consequences and costs of whistleblowing, which range from being fired to being exiled to even being murdered....more22minPlay
March 27, 20197. Of Copyrights and ClaimsCopyright is something we're all vaguely familiar with and often even unknowingly interact with. Zero Down explores copyright, fair use, and what might be ahead for both....more19minPlay
March 18, 20196. The Bank in BanksyA piece of art of itself has no utility- one can’t wear it, live in it, drive it, or even eat it. And yet we find millions, if not billions, of dollars being spent on art. What secrets lie behind the demand and supply of art work? Why do people buy art? How is art priced? Find answers to these and many other such questions in this episode of Zero Down....more14minPlay
March 18, 20195. Farm Loan WaiversFor the last few months there have been several demands and announcements of farm loan waivers across the country. Zero Down investigates why these arose and whether they are a good policy move....more9minPlay
March 18, 20194. The Economics of Self Driven CarsHow does the future look like with self driven cars becoming a reality? Tune in to find out!...more6minPlay
March 18, 20193. To E-rick or Not to E-rick?Have you ever faced a moral dilemma in choosing between a manually driven pedal rickshaw, and a pedal rickshaw with a motor? In this episode, we explore the economics and the ethics of such a choice....more10minPlay
March 18, 20192. Thank God It's ThursdayHave you ever wondered what it would be like to have a three day weekend instead of a two day weekend? In this episode, we explore the case for a three day weekend....more7minPlay
March 18, 20191. Pink TaxHave you ever wondered why products for women cost more than those for men? In this episode, we talk about Pink Tax, the cost of being a female consumer....more11minPlay
FAQs about Zero Down:How many episodes does Zero Down have?The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.