Podcasts About Economy

Updated May 1, 2024

Several people who podcast have talked about Podcasts About Economy. Here are 22 of our favorites.

EconTalk

In this episode of EconTalk, host Russ Roberts talks with guest William Eggers, author and senior fellow at Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights, about the role of technology in government. They discuss areas where technology has proved successful, such as in welfare reform and public safety, as well as areas where it has had difficulty, such as in the use of big data. They also talk about how governments can use technology to be more efficient and effective and how to measure success. They also consider the implications of artificial intelligence and robotics for the future of government.

New Books in Economics

In this podcast, Marshall Poe interviews Professor Lee Branstetter, an economist and professor of economics at Carnegie Mellon University. Professor Branstetter discusses his new book, "The Digital War Against America: How China, Russia, and the Deep State Are using Technology to Wage a War on Democracy". They talk about the geopolitical implications of Chinese and Russian efforts to use technology to interfere in democratic elections, the implications for the global economy, and the potential for policy responses from the U.S. and other countries. Professor Branstetter also talks about the importance of technology in the global economy, and the role of the U.S. as a leader in developing new technologies.