Podcasts About The Economy

Updated May 1, 2024

Ever listen to these Podcasts About The Economy? We think you'll find some new shows. Here are 22 of our favorites.

EconTalk

In this episode of EconTalk, host Russ Roberts discusses economic thinking and behavior with Nobel Prize-winning economist, George Akerlof. The two discuss how economic models can be used to help understand and predict different economic situations. They talk about how economic theory is often applied to real-world scenarios and how it can help explain the choices people make. They also discuss the limitations of economic models and how people sometimes overestimate their predictive power. Finally, they talk about the importance of considering multiple perspectives when analyzing economic issues.

New Books in Economics

In this episode of the New Books in Economics podcast, host Marshall Poe speaks with Dr. John Duffy, Professor of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh, about his new book, "Econometrics: A Primer". Dr. Duffy explains the basics of econometrics and how it can be used to answer economic questions. He also discusses the role of econometrics in policy making, as well as its application in the fields of finance and marketing. Dr. Duffy also offers advice to aspiring econometricians, stressing the importance of understanding the underlying theoretical models that drive the techniques. The episode wraps up with Dr. Duffy's thoughts on the future of econometrics.