30: Economists Can Save The World

The Reserve Bank Of Australia researched why interest in economics has fallen off a cliff. Interest in studying economics at secondary school has declined 70% in the last 30 years. The authors of the research, Reserve Bank Of Australia economists Tanya Livermore and Mike Major discuss with Ross MacDowell whats caused economics to decline in interest? Why economics is crucial to solving the biggest problems confronting humanity? How Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones features in how to make economics more appealing.Dive DeeperReserve Bank Of Australia easy to understand explainers....fantastic range of topics, written so everyone can understand economics.https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/ What Is Driving Participation and Diversity Trends in Economics? A Survey of High School Students. RBA Research By Tanya Livermore & Mike Majorhttps://www.rba.gov.au/publications/rdp/2021/pdf/rdp2021-06.pdf Reserve Bank Of Australia. Meet The Economistshttps://www.rba.gov.au/education/explore-economics/people-in-economics/meet-the-economists.html