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The Economy: 7. Jobs and Unemployment
Season 1 Episode 7
What happens when lots of people lose their jobs? Why might wages be low even though everyone who wants a job, has one? What do we mean by employment…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Economy: 6. Recessions
Season 1 Episode 6
What is a recession and what causes a recession? Whether something suddenly makes you poorer or just makes you worry about becoming poorer, when you …
3 years, 7 months ago
The Economy: 5. Banks
Season 1 Episode 6
What are banks and what do they do with our money? Tim Harford explains where your money goes when you put it in a bank account and reveals that your…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Economy: 4. Bonds, Gilts, Stocks and Shares
Season 1 Episode 4
Who lends the government money and why? And what exactly does the stock market do? All those people in the movies shouting at the screens are buying …
3 years, 7 months ago
The Economy: 3. Economic Growth and GDP
Season 1 Episode 3
What is economic growth, and what happens if there isn’t any? And what does that GDP figure stand for? Tim Harford explains how and why we measure e…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Economy: 2. Interest Rates and Mortgage Rates
Season 1 Episode 2
Why does the interest you pay on your credit card or your mortgage rate go up and down? What’s the Bank of England got to do with it all? In this epi…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Economy: 1. Inflation
Season 1 Episode 1
What is inflation, why does it matter, and is someone to blame if it goes up? Understanding inflation will help you understand why your shopping is g…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Economy: Trailer
Season 1 Episode 1
Everything you need to know about the economy and what it means for you. This podcast will cut through the jargon to bring you clarity and ensure you…
3 years, 7 months ago