Economics Explained

About Economics Explained

On Economics Explained, we take a look at interesting countries, policies, and decisions from the point of view of an economist. The world is an interesting place and we hope to uncover some of this intrigue in our short, informative podcasts.

Publisher

Economics Explained

Category

business · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jul 2020

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

116 of 305 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Does Taiwan Have Dutch Disease?

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about whether Taiwan experiences Dutch Disease, offering insights into its economic implications.

2. 

   21 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Are Countries Abandoning OPEC?

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about the economic factors driving countries away from OPEC.

3. 

   16 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Uruguay Has No Resources, But They're Rich

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about Uruguay's surprising wealth despite lacking natural resources.

Inside a recent episode

Does Taiwan Have Dutch Disease?

Published 23 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] However, the country may now be becoming a victim of its own success in a somewhat familiar way, just with a bit of a twist. It is now so dependent on one single high value industry that the rest of the economy could be suffering. Not only does this create a single failure point with potential consequences beyond just purely economics, it also distorts the local market in ways that aren't necessarily ideal for the real people living there. Cost of living increases, housing affordability, a two-speed economy, and all of the problems that go with these issues are certainly not unique to Taiwan, but the semiconductor industry is making them a whole lot worse and a whole lot harder to fix. […]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

343,101,463

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

158 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

2,041 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

98

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