The Power Of Thinking Like An Economist With Soumaya Keynes

Economics is about more than models and markets, it’s a way of understanding how the world works and making better decisions about the future.In this episode, we meet Soumaya Keynes, Economics Columnist at the Financial Times. Soumaya shows how economics isn’t just a subject, but a powerful tool for asking better questions about the world.Soumaya studied economics at Cambridge before building an impressive career in journalism, including eight years at The Economist and co-hosting Money Talks and Trade Talks. Today, she writes weekly columns for the FT and hosts The Economics Show. Along the way, she’s been flying the flag for greater diversity in economics, sharing what it’s really like to work in the field and why she’s hopeful about its future.Soumaya shares her journey into economics, offering a refreshing take on what the subject is (and isn’t), why it’s relevant to people who care about real-world problems, and how the skills you learn can take you anywhere.In this episode, we cover:How to use your interests - whether it’s climate change, social justice, or even opera - to find your place in economics.How economics helps you make sense of news, politics, and data.Why the neatness of maths might hold you back in economics. Make better decisions by understanding the difference between correlation and causation.Why men disproportionately pick economics and women disproportionately pick subjects like psychology.How to identify the secret messages you’re told without knowing you've been told them.How to approach uncertainty in a healthy way.  Advice for students and teachers on accessing economics - whether or not it’s taught at school.If you’re a student considering your next steps, a student ambassador championing economics, or a teacher eager to open up access to a wider group of young people, you’ll find inspiration and practical advice here.LEARN MOREThe Core Curriculum - https://www.core-econ.org/The Economics Show - https://www.ft.com/the-economics-showThe Trade Talks Podcast - https://tradetalkspodcast.com/podcast/Discover Economics - https://www.discovereconomics.co.uk LISTENHow Did I Get Here? from Discover Economics - https://www.discovereconomics.co.uk/podcast Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6ymip1H9Tpy5kBInSEJrUz?si=4b4013bcadd24a14 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-did-i-get-here-from-discover-economics/id1557268390