Bill Benter, is a reserved unassuming and media-shy Pittsburg resident who made almost 1 billion dollars by gambling on horse races. The man was a mathematical genius who was on the cutting edge of both computer science and statistical modeling so it is widely assumed with his business knowledge that he could have made money just about anywhere, in a rare interview when asked about his success in horse racing he said: “I was driven only partly by money, I believe I probably could have made more ...
May 24, 2023•25 min
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the world's poorest country, with a large majority of its 70 million citizens living in absolute poverty. For a long time, poverty in Africa has been seen as a purely humanitarian issue. But could the answer just be good economic management? Unfortunately, this situation has an obvious solution that is impossible to attain. Poverty is a thorny issue to deal with. Still, in this video, we'll attempt to explore some of the fundamental causes of this poverty ...
May 18, 2023•12 min
India is soon to be home to the largest population of citizens on the planet. And as of 2014, the nation will also hold the title of the fastest-growing major economy in the world (stealing the title from the slower-growing economy of China). This country has had an amazing journey to get to where it is today. And with the right political governance, it's very likely to become one of the world's most powerful economies very soon. But, it's not quite there yet. And in GDP terms, India's collectiv...
May 11, 2023•17 min
Monaco is the wealthiest nation in the world per capita. It's also the country with by far the highest average age of citizens. It has the highest cost of land of any country in the world, it pretty much breaks any kind of list you want to make ranking countries cause you can pretty much bet that this 2 square kilometer spit of land off the south of France is going to win any economic top ten list out there. So, what is really going on with the economy of Monaco? Most people know it as a playgro...
May 06, 2023•11 min
As of this writing, there are between 186 and 192 countries worldwide (depending on who you ask). In this less-than-serious video, we look at the 50 largest nations and see what makes their economies tick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2023•10 min
The automation economy is here and it's essential to understand what our future will look like in a world where we may not have the ability to work in order to provide for ourselves. We will look at what reputable economists have hypothesized our future and the underlying economics behind these realities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2023•17 min
Despite geographical challenges, hostile neighbors, and limited resources, Israel has become one of the world's wealthiest and most advanced economies. This video explores how Israel overcame economic failure, what drives its growth, if its success can be replicated, and its future prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023•17 min
In this video we show the economic misunderstandings around economies of scale & induced demand that still pervade in economics journalism and reporting. Learn how misconceptions about these basic economic concepts can impact city planning, business growth, and national policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2023•16 min
Are Australians the wealthiest people in the world? The answer is more complicated than you might think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2023•13 min
Want to learn more? Check out our episode on France's Pension Reforms on YouTube We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Tomasz Michalski, an Economics Professor at HEC and a Parisian Resident living and working in the city as the events unfold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2023•39 min
Norway's Economy has been used as the poster child for a socialist mixed economy done right? Is it really the perfect economy or just another country that won the oil lottery? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2023•14 min
Cuba. This picturesque nation between the gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean is home to possibly the most bizarre economy in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 09, 2023•17 min
Ancient Rome was perhaps the most significant ancient civilization to have existed throughout history, the empire lived for over 1000 years and in that time, it gave us the foundations for our modern society. Democracy, a court-based legal system, Latin languages and alphabet, three-course meals, and perhaps it was one of the first modern economies to move beyond a simple agrarian empire and develop things like modern banking, lending, taxation and yes even financial crisis as we know them today...
Apr 06, 2023•24 min
On December 11th, 2019, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched its initial public offering of Saudia Aramco on the Tadawul public stock exchange. The company's initial offering went quite well after an unprecedented marketing campaign, which was pretty much unheard of before this event. On the second day of trading, the company hit a market cap of 2 trillion dollars, easily eclipsing Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft to become the most valuable company in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Apr 04, 2023•16 min
Income and wealth inequality are two of the most debate issues in the world of economics. In this video we look at some of the most equal countries in the world to see what they are doing right Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 03, 2023•20 min
A home is in most developed nations in the world the centrepiece of the family finances, it is simultaneously the largest investment and largest expense of almost any individual lucky enough to break it to this increasingly unattainable market with a massive mortgage. But is this all for the best? Have houses been conflated with poker chips, as people no longer look at them as shelter for a growing family but rather as an asset to make wild speculative moves on in the hope of equally wild return...
Mar 31, 2023•20 min
The economics of Britain's exit from the European Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2023•21 min
Want to learn more? Check out our episode on Bank Failures on YouTube We had the pleasure of interviewing Jean-Edouard Colliard, a professor at HEC Paris who knows a lot about financial regulation. He talked to us about bank failures and how he could have predicted the recent ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr
How is it even possible for a company to be worth more than $1 trillion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2023•20 min
Say you find yourself sitting on top of a vast fortune of funds that were acquired legitimately (or otherwise), and let's just say this vast fortune propels you to billionaire status. Congratulations! You've made it! ... well, sort of. All that’s left to do now is make sure your fortune is secure for generations to come (and not lost as quickly as it was made). But before you can enjoy the high life, you are going to need to first check-off a few things. Luckily you are in the right place. So, t...
Mar 22, 2023•21 min
What is modern monetary theory? Is unlimited money possible? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2023•20 min
Can wars benefit a country's economy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2023•16 min
Could space travel ever be economically viable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2023•21 min
Check out our corresponding video on YouTube and share your thoughts in the comments. --- Nouriel Roubini is an economist and professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, known for his expertise in macroeconomics and international finance. He predicted the 2008 financial crisis and has served as an economic adviser to the IMF, World Bank, and various governments. He is a frequent commentator in the media, has written several books and articles, and is the co-founder and chairman of Roubini Globa...
Mar 11, 2023•40 min
Is there such a thing as "good debt"? And how could something good cause so many issues? On top of this is there any way that we could just run an economy without debt and would we be better off for doing so. Well, it turns out we probably can, and in fact, there are many economies around the world today that are developing rapidly while going without this system that we just assume is a given. If we can critically explore these questions it will offer insight into how our modern financial syste...
Mar 07, 2023•19 min
The internet is widely hailed as one of the most economically impact inventions of the modern era. But there is one much more mundane invention that at least one economist believes was even more important - the washing machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2023•15 min
Economic growth is something that is important to every global citizen today. But it's not something to necessarily take for granted – we are certainly not "owed" long-term growth. We must earn it. And above all, we must continue innovating to become more efficient. Simultaneously, society must collectively address the major issues that we're inevitably set to face within this century if we wish to ensure that future generations live better than their predecessors. Learn more about your ad choic...
Mar 01, 2023•19 min
What will the potential economic outcomes of leadership change be why is it that a dictatorship inherently makes for a poor economy? What the potential outcomes will be for North Korea will be in the future. How countries have dealt with this type of situation in the past. And perhaps initially what is it that would stand in the way of a country like North Korea embracing a modern economic system, what keeps them poor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2023•20 min
Hong Kong has done very well for itself as a global middleman. And the meteoric rise of its neighboring economy, China, has only strengthened the city’s already-prosperous position. But, of course, if you follow the news, you probably already know that Hong Kong has seen better days. Global trade tensions, prolonged protests, and good old-fashioned competition have dramatically impacted its economy in recent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2023•21 min
France is a global trendsetter for other economies. This goes from the rollout of the metric system to more tangible short term indicators. If you want to predict the future, look to France. This is not to say that the country is any further ahead than any other developed nation. In fact, in many ways, it is quite the opposite, but the industries they choose to engage in making them a great indicator for global economic performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2023•20 min
