The Economy, Stupid

Formerly The Money, The Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance. Every Thursday, economist Peter Martin is joined by a team of sharp young thinkers for a fresh conversation about the financial stories making headlines and how they might affect you.

Last refreshed: July 2nd, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

The Taliban economy

With tax income from lucrative trade routes and finance from countries such as China or Pakistan, how insulated are the Taliban from the western threat of sanctions and the freeze of international funds? Plus, opportunities for Australia's critical materials sector. Guests: David Mansfield , independent consultant, author of A State Built on Sand: How opium undermined Afghanistan @mansfieldintinc Jeffrey Wilson, Research Director, Perth USAsia Centre...

Jan 13, 2022•29 min

Reflections on poverty in SA, and what's cuckoo smurfing?

Cuckoo smurfing — what it is, how to spot it, how to make sure it doesn't happen to you. An Australian philanthropic foundation marks 135 years of helping people in need. What has changed in that time? Plus, Australian researchers find that business leaders are more optimistic about their company's profit outlook when the sun is shining Guests: Marcus Erikson, Director of Intelligence, AUSTRAC Stacey Thomas CEO, The Wyatt Trust Amanuel Elias, Alfred Deakin Institute, Deakin University...

Jan 06, 2022•29 min

Estate duties: a good but unpopular tax

A blast from the past offers a possible answer to growing wealth inequality. Three economists put the case for the resurrection of inheritance taxes. Plus, how social change happens. Guests Saul Eslake, Independent economist Ian Raspin, Managing Director, BNR Partners Danielle Wood, Chief Executive, Grattan Institute Damon Centola, author of Change: How to make big things happen

Dec 30, 2021•29 min

China's 2021 economy and Mariana Mazzucato's mission

The pandemic and subsequent economic crisis have shown how government is crucial for getting things done – like rolling out a vaccine or throwing the economy a lifeline. But what if the state aspired to do a lot more? Economist Mariana Mazzucato thinks that states need to rediscover grand ambition and in-house expertise to solve climate change and inequality. Plus, a look at the ups and downs of China's economy in 2021. Guests: Professor Mariana Mazzucato, Director, Institute for Innovation and ...

Dec 23, 2021•30 min

China's 2021 economy and Mariana Mazzucato's mission

Dec 23, 2021•30 min

Mariana Mazzucato's mission economy; China's 5-year plan

The pandemic and subsequent economic crisis has shown how good government matters. But what if the state aspired to do more? Leading economist, Mariana Mazzucato says governments need to rediscover ambition, confidence and in-house expertise to make capitalism solve problems like climate change and inequality. Plus, when it comes to ambition – what are China’s priorities as outlined in the latest 5-year plan? Guests: Professor Mariana Mazzucato, Director, Institute for Innovation and Public Purp...

Mar 18, 2021•30 min

← Prev

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android