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Marginal Babble

Home of the Marginal Babble Podcast, hosted by Maxwell Dorey. Max takes Economists, Scientists, Businessmen and more, on an exploratory journey of their work and fields. We hope you enjoy the show, or at least don"t burst your bubble... Youtube: @maxwelldorey

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00:38:55

Indian Healthcare Industry | Marginal Babble Ep.23...

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2026/01/01

Economist Chirantan Chatterjee delves into the complexities of India's healthcare system, highlighting the duality and inequality that persist across regions. With a focus on health equity, Chatterjee discusses the challenges faced by the elderly in accessing insurance and the impact of out-of-pocket expenses on poverty. The conversation also explores the role of entrepreneurship and government programs in improving healthcare outcomes, while addressing the need for preventive measures against

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00:58:42

How Mafia Networks Allow Them to Thrive | Marginal...

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2025/12/18

In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of mafia networks with Dr Pasquale Accardo. Discover how these organizations operate within and outside the law, their historical roots, and their complex relationships with formal institutions. Pasquale shares personal insights from growing up in Naples, the heartland of the Camorra, and discusses his research on the socio-economic impacts of organized crime. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the hidden dynamics of power and

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00:40:06

Th Future of FinTech (Singapore FinTech Festival...

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2025/12/03

In this episode, Daniel Broby explores the dynamic landscape of financial technology at the Singapore Fintech Festival. Key topics include the rise of stablecoins, the impact of blockchain on traditional banking, and the future of social media payments. Daniel also discusses the regulatory challenges and opportunities in fintech, highlighting innovations that are set to revolutionize the industry. Professor Daniel Broby: https://aim.edu/faculty/daniel-broby/ Timestamps: 00:00: The Blueprint for

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01:04:01

What Drives House Price Cycles? | Marginal Babble...

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2025/11/19

In this conversation, Max and Professor John Duca explore the complexities of housing price cycles, the influence of government policy, and the impact of remote work on housing demand. They discuss the challenges of housing supply and infrastructure, the dynamics of the rental market, and the balance between regulation and deregulation in housing. The conversation also touches on the future of housing construction, the importance of education and workforce development, and comprehensive policy

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00:59:11

Western Bias in Tax Research | Marginal Babble Ep.19...

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2025/11/05

Max sits down with Professor Philipp Genschel & Professor Laura Seelkopf to discuss their research and book surrounding the global rise and diffusion of modern taxation from 1750 to 2018. It draws on a unique dataset (the 'Tax Introduction Dataset') which tracks the first adoption of six key taxes across 220 countries:• Personal income tax• Corporate income tax• Inheritance tax• Social security contributions• General sales tax• Value-added tax (VAT)'Global Taxation. How Modern

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00:56:42

Transgender Healthcare in Pakistan | Marginal Babble...

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2025/10/22

Max sits down with Professor Sheheryar Banuri to discuss his research on transgender healthcare outcomes in Pakistan. Dr Sheheryar Banuri is an internationally recognized behavioural economist and author. He is currently a By-Fellow, Dean of College and Tutor at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, and an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of East Anglia. He is a pioneer in the field of behavioural development economics, specializing in motivation, governance, and discrimination,

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00:56:31

Why Governments Can't Leave Taxes Alone | Marginal...

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2025/10/08

Max sits down with Professor Arpad Abraham out of Bristol University to discuss cycles in tax policy, the effects of volatility to the economy and how UK tax policy will likely change in the near future. Professor Arpad Abraham: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/people/person/Arpad-Abraham-fa5c4209-a7ba-48dc-adf4-5cb9a893e722/ Timestamps: 00:00: Why Can't Governments Leave Tax Policy Alone? 03:59: Arpad's Research 06:37: Tax Pragmatism 10:21: Is Tax Policy a Prisoner's Dilemma? 10:58: The Administrative

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00:46:46

Migrating in a Recession | Marginal Babble Ep.16 with...

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2024/06/02

Max and Professor Barsbai sit down to discuss the effects recession havefor migrants moving in these time periods, as well as the economic effects of migrants across America and Europe in the current day. Professor Toman Barsbai: https://sites.google.com/view/tomanbarsbai/ Timestamps: 00:00: Introduction. 00:28: What Factors Drive the Economic Integration of Migrants? 05:55: Business Cycle Effects on Migrants. 10:58: Non-Economic Outcomes on Migrants. 11:55: Methodologies of Toman's

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00:45:04

Economic Consequences of Domestic Violence | Marginal...

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2024/04/12

1 in 20 people aged 16 and over experienced some form of Domestic Violence and Abuse in 2021/2022 in the UK, per the Office of National Statistics. In light of these numbers, and the impacts of another economic recession in the UK looming large, Max and Professor Sid Bandyopadhyay sit down to discuss the impacts of Domestic Violence on the socio-economic environment. Enjoy! Professor Sidd

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00:49:07

Why Have House Prices Risen So High? | Marginal...

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2024/02/12

In real terms, house prices in the UK have risen considerably over the past several decades, particularly when compared to average incomes. This not only affects the ability of first-time buyers to get on the property ladder, but impacts consumer spending and other aspects of the economy. In this episode of the Marginal Babble Podcast, I sit down with Professor David Miles CBE to discuss real house price inflation and the role interest rates are playing in this regard.David is a professor of

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00:52:24

How Abortion Policy Affects Development | Marginal...

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2024/01/29

With the landmark American overturning of ‘Roe vs Wade’ on 24th June 2022, greater focus than ever is being placed on the impacts and arguments surrounding abortion policy. This is further evidenced by how over 60 countries have changed their national abortion policies in the last 30 years alone. In the midst of this controversy, Max and Professor Clarke sit down to discuss his research into the effects of more liberal abortion policies being initiated in Mexico, as well as other evidence to the

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00:50:40

Can you NUDGE Behaviour? | Marginal Babble Ep.12 with...

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2024/01/15

Can we be guided to 'better' decision making? and should we... In this episode of the Marginal Babble Podcast, I sit down with Dr Jingnan (Cecilia) Chen to discuss behavioural nudges, how they can be used to guide our decision making and the ethical questions they pose. Dr Chen has a PhD in Economics from George Mason University, and her research focuses on Behavioural Economics and Game Theory. As ever referenced research material is included below. Enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00

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00:49:12

Sustainable Development of the Ocean Economy! |...

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2023/12/04

According to Andrea Borgarello at The World Bank, “A healthy ocean provides jobs and food, sustains economic growth, regulates the climate, and supports the well-being of coastal communities”. Our oceans and ocean economy have not only a distinct impact on global food production, but also provide us with incredible habitats and vibrant biodiversity. As the world’s largest carbon sink, we need to protect the oceans whilst still using it to provide for the approximately 600 million livelihoods

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00:57:33

Conservation policy is KILLING Biodiversity! |...

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2023/11/08

Global population has exploded over the last 50 years, and with it, our demand for food production. This time-period has also seen a tremendous increase in acknowledgement of how we as the human race are impacting the global environment and the countless species that inhabit it. In today’s episode I sit down with Professor Ian Bateman OBE to discuss how modern farming and agricultural practices are impacting biodiversity across the globe. Despite numerous measures and policies initiated by world

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00:50:47

Being BETTER with Data Analysis! | Marginal Babble...

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2023/09/30

In today’s episode I sit down to talk with Dr Shixuan Wang out of the University of Reading, to discuss econometrics, data analysis and how businesses can incorporate better analytics into their operations. As always links to referenced research material are included in the description and without further ado lets get into the episode, enjoy! References: 1) Volume of data/information created, captured, copied, and consumed worldwide from 2010 to 2020, with forecasts from 2021 to 2025,

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01:34:09

Is SENTIMENT Changing Towards the European Union ? |...

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2023/07/01

With the European continent seemingly in the midst of its largest military conflict since WW2, Max and Dr Mihailov sit down to discuss the changing public opinion towards the EU, the impact of the Russo-Ukrainian war and the future that’s coming on the horizon. References: See YouTube Video description for full references list. https://youtu.be/ck3KexYdnAY Socials: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maxwelldorey?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxdorey96/ Twitter:

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01:21:29

The NEW SLAVERY! | Marginal Babble Ep.7 with...

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2023/06/11

In 1807, Britain passes the 'Abolition of the Slave Trade Act' which formally outlaws the buying and selling of enslaved people within the British empire. Although this took several more decades to effectively implement, it did eventually abolish slavery across the empire. What resulted in its wake however was the use of periodic labour contracts where individuals were required to work for a specific period, generally for no or very little money. This became to be known as 'Indentured

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01:18:08

Did NATIONALISATION Help the Rail Industry? |...

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2023/06/11

With approximately 1.7bn individual journeys in 2019, the rail industry forms a significant factor in how people and goods flow around the UK economy. Given the recent headlines and press coverage of the sector, Max and Dr Mark Casson sit down to discuss the history of the British rail industry, it’s nationalization in the early 20th century and how the modern economic climate will affect the network in the near future! Referenced Research Material: 1) Losses of Water in the Canal System,

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01:54:52

Why BANKS Don't Lend to the REAL Economy! | Marginal...

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2023/06/11

Why is it that banks do not lend to real businesses? What caused the 2008 financial crisis? Why do modern macro-economic models so often fail? In this episode of the Marginal Babble Podcast I sit down with Dr Sheri Markose to discuss these questions and find out why so often economic policy fails in achieving its objectives. Sheri has been a Professor at the Essex University Economics Department since 2006 and has a PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics. Referenced Research

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01:10:37

How do BANKS Operate? | Marginal Babble Ep. 4 with Dr...

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2023/05/01

Where did money originate from? Were government Covid-19 policies effective? What do banks actually do? In this episode of the Marginal Babble Podcast Max sits down with Dr Lukas Altermatt out of the University of Essex to discuss the banking industry and how it has changed over time. Dr Lukas Altermatt: https://www.essex.ac.uk/people/alter16801/lukas-altermatt References: 1) Bank runs, deposit insurance, and liquidity, by Diamond, D W, & Dybvig, P H,

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