Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers

00:02:16

S E42: Think Like An Economist gets back to business

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/08/10

Down to Business with Think Like An Economist

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2:16

Think Like An Economist gets back to business

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/08/10

Economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers are back to help you think like an economist. This season is our mini-MBA, and we'll unpack even more economic tools, with a focus on showing you how to make wise business decisions.

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00:23:01

S E41: Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/05/11

Analyzing the Demand and Supply of all the stuff we make

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23:01

Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/05/11

It's time to explore macroeconomics froma new yet familiar perspective, using economy-wide supply and demand curves to forecast the economy's total output and average price level. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers show you how this perspective can help you diagnose the economy's ills, and prescribe the appropriate policy medicine.SummaryCo-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:20:35

S E40: Budget Deficits and Government Debt

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/05/04

Budget Deficits and Government Debt

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20:35

Budget Deficits and Government Debt

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/05/04

Government deficits and debt are at record levels in many countries, provoking widespread anxiety. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explain why governments run deficits and rack up debt, whether they're likely to be sustainable, and if you really need to worry.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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16:10

Fiscal Policy - Government Spending and Taxes

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/04/27

There's no bigger player in the economy than the government, which can adjust billions of dollars worth of taxes and spending. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explain how policymakers can adjust these levers to keep the economy on track.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:16:10

S E39: Fiscal Policy - Government Spending and Taxes

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/04/27

Fiscal Policy - Government Spending and Taxes

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24:10

Monetary Policy - The Financial Levers That Tame...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/04/20

Central Banks around the world, such as the Federal Reserve, work to keep the economy running smoothly. They set interest rates and adjust financial conditions to keep inflation and unemployment stable and low. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers take you to the heart of the Fed's decision making process, and explain how those decisions affect your life and the broader economy.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:24:10

S E38: Monetary Policy - The Financial Levers That...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/04/20

How Central Banks set Monetary Policy

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00:23:55

S E37: The Fed Model - Predicting what will happen to...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/04/13

The Fed Model - maintaining equilibrium in the economy.

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23:55

The Fed Model - Predicting what will happen to the...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/04/13

When a shock such as the Covid pandemic sends waves through the global economy, how do economists find ways to respond? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers guide you through the Fed Model - the mainstay of policy makers and financiers around the world. They examine the key relationships in the macroeconomy and the shocks that destabilise them.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:25:06

S E36: Inflation and the Phillips Curve

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/03/30

Inflation and where it comes from

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25:06

Inflation and the Phillips Curve

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/03/30

Why do we end up paying higher prices than we used to? And what are the main causes of this economy-wide inflation? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers talk us through how expectations influence inflation, and how greater demand, and problems with supply can push up prices.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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23:39

Connecting Interest Rates & Output

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/03/23

What is the most important price in the economy? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers say that it's the interest rate, and they dig into where it comes from, and how it drives all spending in the economy. These big ideas yield a framework calledthe IS-MP model which policymakers use to help devise fiscaland monetary policies to kick-start the economy.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:23:39

S E35: Connecting Interest Rates & Output

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/03/23

Interest Rates & Output

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00:19:14

S E34: The Boom and Bust of Business Cycles

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/03/16

Boom & Bust in the economy

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19:14

The Boom and Bust of Business Cycles

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/03/16

Even economists find navigating the ups and downs of expansions and recessions tricky. With the COVID-19 recession still affecting millions around the world, Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers help you make sense of the business cycles that affect all of our lives. And they have some handy tools to help you understand where the economy is headed.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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25:07

Exchange Rates & International Finance - The flow of...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/03/09

How can a change in the currency markets change the price of a loaf of bread? And is a strong currency useful? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explain how imports and exports are affected by foreign exchange markets.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:25:07

S E33: Exchange Rates & International Finance - The...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/03/09

The ebb & flow of International Finance

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