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Episode 893: Our Valentines 2019
Friday, February 08, 2019
We're back for our annual tradition: Channeling another year's worth of jealousy and self-loathing into a whole episode just for you. Happy Valentine's Day!
How Jamaica Found A Creative Solution To An Age-Old Problem For Central Bankers
Friday, February 08, 2019
The Bank of Jamaica has committed to aggressively managing inflation. The strategy involves an unusual public relations campaign using catchy reggae music and videos.
Episode 887: You Asked For It, Yet Again
Friday, January 11, 2019
On today's show we answer questions about silver dollars, Venmo, and Brexit. Why? Because you asked!
What Is Inflation Targeting And Why Does It Matter?
Thursday, December 06, 2018
There's a number you could call the most important number for the economy. It's the Federal Reserve's inflation target. The story of how it came to be is a bit random, and begins in New Zealand.
Episode 879: The Secret Target
Friday, November 30, 2018
The Federal Reserve spends a lot of effort trying to target the level of inflation to about 2 percent. Why? Because tiny New Zealand did it first.
Unlike Most Countries, Australia Has Progressed For 27 Years Without A Recession
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Do recessions have to happen? Is it possible for a country to just not have economic downturns? Australia has gone nearly 30 years without a recession. So what can we learn from it?
The Lucky Country
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Australia hasn't had a recession in 27 years. Good policy? Or just good luck?
Medicine, Law, Business: Which Grad Students Borrow The Most?
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Perhaps not surprisingly, grad students tend to take on more debt when going into fields where the pay is higher.
Students studying medicine and law typically borrow more than $100,000 to get through school, and many go on to high-paying careers.
At the other end of the spectrum, many Ph.D. ...