Why Economics Is The Most Versatile Subject You Can Study With Fiona Cox

What if studying economics could be the key to understanding the world? Economics isn’t just about money or markets; it’s about solving real-world challenges, from government policies to everyday financial decisions. In this episode, Fiona Cox, an economist with a PhD and manager at KPMG’s economics team, shares how she lobbied to get economics on her school curriculum and now leads on impact assessments for major investments. Fiona’s journey is proof that economics can open unexpected doors.If you’ve ever wondered how studying economics can translate into a meaningful career, or even just help you make sense of the world, this episode is for you.In this episode, we cover:Why the Young Economist of the Year Award is a great opportunity for studentsWhat to do if economics isn’t in your school’s curriculumReal-world applications of economics beyond finance and bankingThe techniques economists use to give unbiased answersHow economics is the only course that won’t pigeon-hole you into one career pathWhy you don’t need to be a maths genius to thrive in economicsThe difference between a data scientist and an economistWhat wealth really meansThe big mistake NASA made, and how it could have been avoidedIf you’re ready to see economics in a new light, listen in as Fiona Cox shares her insights on making economics more accessible, impactful, and exciting.LEARN MOREThe Young Economist of the Year Award 2025 opens on the 25th March 2025. Find out how you can get involved: https://www.discovereconomics.co.uk/young-economist-2024-finalistsKPMG - https://kpmg.com/uk/en/home.html 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