How the Economy Actually Works: A Curious Guide

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How the Economy Actually Works: A Curious Guide

Explore the foundational elements of the economy in this accessible series designed to provoke curiosity and deepen understanding, uniting stories with economic principles to unveil the system shaping our daily lives.

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7 episodes51 min total

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What Is an Economy? The Basic Concept

What Is an Economy? The Basic Concept

This episode introduces listeners to the fundamental idea of an economy, exploring what it entails and how it's integral to societal function. Discove...

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Supply and Demand: The Core Engine

Supply and Demand: The Core Engine

Dive into the powerful forces of supply and demand that drive market activity. Learn how these forces determine prices and affect availability, and un...

Markets: Where Buyers and Sellers Meet

Markets: Where Buyers and Sellers Meet

Explore the concept of markets as the physical or virtual spaces where transactions occur. Learn about different market structures and how they facili...

Money and Banking: The Lubrication System

Money and Banking: The Lubrication System

Discover the essential roles that money and banking play in the economy. Unpack how money functions as a medium of exchange and explore how banks faci...

Government's Role: Regulation and Intervention

Government's Role: Regulation and Intervention

Uncover the essential roles governments play in stabilizing and regulating the economy. Understand how government policies aim to correct market failu...

Trade: How Nations Exchange

Trade: How Nations Exchange

Explore the world of trade and how countries exchange goods, services, and resources on a global scale. Learn about the benefits and challenges of tra...

Economic Indicators: Reading the Health Signs

Economic Indicators: Reading the Health Signs

Learn how to interpret economic indicators that reveal the health of an economy. This episode unpacks indicators like GDP, inflation, and unemployment...

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