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<p>A podcast style economics conversation that is aligned with the IBDP Economics course. Conversations integrate real life case studies into an engaging exchange that brings economic theory to life. </p>
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Publishing Since
3/26/2026
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Recent Episodes
April 5, 2026
Balance of Payments: Japan's Record Surplus and the US's AI Deficit
<p>The conversation delves into the complexities of the global economy's balance of payments, exploring the paradox of national surpluses and deficits, their impact on individual prosperity, and the interdependence of surplus and deficit nations. It also examines the mechanics of the balance of payments, the real-world examples of Japan's surplus and the US's deficit, and the geopolitical context that shapes global trade.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Surplus nations may not necessarily translate to individual prosperity, and deficit nations may still consume advanced technology and AI.</li><li>The balance of payments acts as a crucial auto-correcting system that connects the global ledger to personal financial realities.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Impact on Personal Financial Realities</li></ul>
April 5, 2026
Exchange Rates: Why Exchange Rates Trigger Foreign Holidays and Coups
<p>The conversation delves into the invisible forces driving global exchange rates, exploring the impact of freely floating and fixed exchange rates on economies and societies. It highlights the consequences of interest rates, trade exposure, and the devastating effects of maintaining fixed exchange rates. The discussion also presents policy choices for exchange rate stability and raises thought-provoking questions about market manipulation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Global exchange rates drive economic and geopolitical events</li><li>Freely floating exchange rates and fixed exchange rates have profound impacts on economies</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Invisible Engine of Global Exchange Rates</li><li>05:26 Impact of Interest Rates and Trade Exposure</li><li>10:30 Fixed Exchange Rates and Their Consequences</li><li>17:36 The Flaw in Maintaining Fixed Exchange Rates</li></ul>
April 5, 2026
Free Trade and Protectionism: How EV Tariffs Broke Global Trade
<p>The conversation delves into the complexities of global trade, exploring the gap between the utopian ideal of free trade and the messy reality of state subsidies, tariffs, and protectionism. It examines the impact of the collapse of the World Trade Organisation and the pivot away from globalisation, highlighting the fracturing of the global economy and its consequences.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Complexities of global trade</li><li>Impact of state subsidies on market</li><li>Fracturing of the global economy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Pivot Away from Globalisation</li></ul>
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<p>A podcast style economics conversation that is aligned with the IBDP Economics course. Conversations integrate real life case studies into an engaging exchange that brings economic theory to life. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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