How Did I Get Here? from Discover Economics

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

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 

Curious about how economics shapes the world around you? It’s not all about GDP and inflation.In this episode, we sit down with Tuli Saha and Swasti Gupta from the Bank of England to explore the many different paths within economics and how there’s a niche for everyone—whether you love data, policy, social issues, or global markets.Tuli Saha is a Senior Economist and Data Scientist in the Financial Stability Directorate at the Bank of England, using data science to assess financial risks. Previously, she worked in macroeconomic forecasting and financial markets. Swasti Gupta is also a Senior Economist at the Bank of England, with prior experience at HM Treasury, advising ministers on the UK economy, Brexit, and fiscal policy. Now, she helps the Monetary Policy Committee understand financial markets and interest rate decisions.If you're a student considering economics, a teacher looking to inspire your students, or someone curious about how economics can shape the world, this episode is for you.In this episode, we cover:Why economics is more than just maths.The four skills that really set you apart in economics.The realities of working at the Bank of England and the skills that matter most.How economics intersects with healthcare, politics, and social issues.Navigating a career in a traditionally male-dominated field and the importance of representation.The importance of networking, and taking opportunities as they come.The importance of being comfortable with uncertainty.How teachers and parents can support students in exploring careers in economics.The little known link between diverse managers and their team.Economics is everywhere, and it can take you anywhere. Listen in to hear how Tuli and Swasti made it work for them, and how you can too!LEARN MOREThe Bank of England Ambassador Programme - https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/education/school-visitsBank of England launches economic education quiz with £1000 cash prize - https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/news/2025/january/boe-launches-economic-education-quiz-with-cash-prizeThe Bank of England - https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/ 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 

Why do so many students overlook it as a subject and career path? And what can we do to change that?In this episode, we’re joined by Thando Mafa and Annur Chaudhary, two passionate Discover Economics Student Ambassadors, who are on a mission to inspire more young people to see the value of economics. Originally from Botswana and Bangladesh, they share their journeys into economics, what made them fall in love with the subject, and how they’re helping students and teachers see its real-world impact.Through their outreach work in schools, Thando and Annur have discovered that many students don’t realise how broad and exciting economics can be. They break down common misconceptions, highlight how economics connects to everything from sustainability to psychology, and share what’s working when it comes to getting more students engaged.In this episode, we cover:How one student’s simple question about diversity led to a whole new world of economics.What makes some students fall in love with economics after just one lesson?The surprising ways student ambassadors are changing the way economics is introduced in schools.Busting the myth that the subject is ‘just about money’. Hint: It’s way more than that.How behavioural economics explains everything from shopping habits to government policies.What happens when students finally see themselves represented in economics careers.Why a one-to-one conversation with an ambassador can completely change a student’s career path.The simple shift teachers can make to help students connect economics to their daily lives.If you're a student wondering where economics could take you, or a teacher looking for ways to introduce it in the classroom, this episode is packed with insights, advice, and inspiration. Listen in to hear how student ambassadors like Thando and Annur are opening doors for the next generation of economists, and how you can get involved, too!LEARN MOREFind out more about Discover Economics Student Ambassadors - https://www.discovereconomics.co.uk/get-involvedDiscover 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

Think economics is just for those who love maths and follow the traditional university route? It’s time to think again.In this episode, we chat with Arywen Morris and Susannah East, two degree apprentices working in economics. They share their journeys, from overcoming a fear of maths to choosing apprenticeships over university, challenging common misconceptions and highlighting how economics can drive social change.Arywen is a degree apprentice economist working on freight and motoring services policy for the UK government. Susannah works at the Offi ce for National Statistics, researching regional GDP and economic wellbeing. They both share insights into breaking into economics, why apprenticeships can be a game-changer, and how economics shapes the world.Whether you’re a student curious about economics or a teacher looking for new career pathways for your students, this episode offers valuable insights.In this episode, we cover:Have we found the root cause of the gender gap in economics?The two traits that matter more than any degree.3 compelling reasons to turn down top university offers in favour of an apprenticeship.The unexpected school subject that’s perfect training for a career in economics.How adding numbers to your arguments makes you instantly more persuasive. How and why schools should introduce students to economics early.The simplest way to explain economics to anyone.One type of economist you should never trust.How schools can use LinkedIn to help educate students.LEARN MORELEAF - https://www.leaf.courses/Office for National Statistics Careers - https://careers.ons.gov.uk/Discover Economics - https://www.discovereconomics.co.ukLISTENHow Did I Get Here? from Discover Economics - https://www.discovereconomics.co.uk/podcastSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6ymip1H9Tpy5kBInSEJrUz?si=4b4013bcadd24a14Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-did-i-get-here-from-discover-economics/id1557268390

Economics is more than numbers and theories - it’s about the questions we ask and the stories we tell.In this episode, Karen Ward shares her journey into economics, proving that a passion for understanding the world can open doors you never expected.Karen is the Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist for EMEA at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Before that, she worked at HSBC’s Investment Bank, contributed to key economic research on global trends, and advised the UK government on major financial decisions.But she didn’t start with a master plan. Her career was built on taking opportunities, asking questions, and embracing new challenges. That mindset, combined with storytelling skills, helped her stand out in competitive spaces, from job interviews to high-level economic discussions.In this episode, we cover: How 2 new grads stood out among 900 applicants, and how you can too.What makes a great economist and why it’s not always about the data.How a random summer job can make you infinitely more employable.The simple way teachers can engage students in economics.One way to get your foot in the door at any company - and it’s not about who you know.Why a CV full of A-stars and distinctions could hold you back.The one thing to admit during an interview that can set you apart.Whether you're a student considering your future or a teacher guiding the next generation, Karen’s journey is proof that economics isn’t just something you study - it’s something you experience, question, and shape.LEARN MOREJ.P. Morgan Asset Management - https://am.jpmorgan.com/gb/en/asset-management/adv/bios/karen-ward/Discover Economics - https://www.discovereconomics.co.ukLISTENHow 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

What if you could shape the future of economics without a traditional university degree? Apprenticeships are unlocking new pathways for the next generation of economists.In this episode, we sit down with a dynamic group from the Health Foundation’s REAL Centre (Research and Economic Analysis for the Long-Term), which provides independent research to help shape the future of health and social care. Our guests include Hannah-Rose Douglas (Assistant Director), Ann Raymond (Economist), Zeyad Issa (Economist), George Stevenson (Apprentice), and Ashley Fernando (Apprentice). Together, we discuss their unique journeys into economics, the value of apprenticeships, and how that diversity strengthens decision-making in the field.Whether you’re a student, educator, or career changer, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about how to enter a career in economics - and its real-world impact.In this episode, we cover:Why traditional university routes aren’t the only option.The hidden value of bringing young apprentices to the table.The role of economics beyond profit - how it influences social policy, healthcare, and inequality.How apprentices are busting the ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ myth. ‘Why is no one asking this question?’ The unexpected skills that might put off some students, but attract others.What are the prospects of having a career in economics?Why economics is a good choice for people with neurodiversity.  The future of economics should reflect the diversity of the world it serves. Tune in to hear how these economists and apprentices are helping to open doors for the next generation.LEARN MOREThe Health Foundation’s REAL Centre https://www.health.org.uk/about-the-real-centreDiscover 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 

From public policy to the price of your morning coffee, economics is everywhere—but who gets to shape it?In this episode, we’re joined by Stephanie Flanders, one of the most influential voices in economic journalism, to explore the many ways economics shapes the world—and how we can make the field more diverse and inclusive.Stephanie Flanders is the Senior Executive Editor for Economics at Bloomberg and the head of Bloomberg Economics. Previously, she was the BBC’s Economics Editor, Chief Market Strategist for Europe at JP Morgan, and an advisor to the US Treasury. She’s spent her career breaking down complex economic issues and making them accessible to the public. But how did she get there? And what does she think needs to change in economics today?If you're a student, teacher, or just someone curious about the world, this episode will give you fresh insights into the power of economics and why it needs a broader range of voices.In this episode, we cover:The importance of understanding economics beyond financial markets.How economic decisions impact everything—from transport to diversity in the workplace.The role of women in economics and why the gender gap still exists.Why broadening the economics pipeline is key to inclusion.The surprising connections between economics, accessibility, and disability rights.How the media shapes public understanding of economics—and why clear explanations matter.Advice for students and teachers on making economics more approachable.The future of economics should be as diverse as the world it impacts—tune in to hear how Stephanie Flanders is helping to shape the conversation.LEARN MOREStephanie Flanders - https://x.com/MyStephanomicsDiscover 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 

Think economics is just about banks, budgets, and boring number crunching? Think again. In this episode, we’re chatting with Max Wood, an economics graduate who’s taken his degree in a completely different direction—into the world of content creation.Max studied economics at Bristol University, spending time in Paris and Shanghai before working with Discover Economics. But today, you’ll find him creating videos on YouTube and TikTok, interviewing UK musicians, and breaking down the music industry—all with an economics mindset. So, how does a subject like economics help in a creative career? And what can it do for your future?If you're choosing your A-levels, thinking about university, or just want to understand how economics applies to the real world, this episode is for you.In this episode, we cover:How Max first got into economics—and why he stuck with it.What an economics degree actually teaches you (it’s not just maths!).The surprising ways economics helps in creative industries.How studying economics gives you the confidence to understand big topics like money, business, and politics.What it’s like to study economics abroad in Paris and Shanghai.How Max transitioned from economics graduate to full-time content creator.Why understanding economics can help musicians and artists avoid bad industry deals.How not to get duped by the things you see in the media. Max’s advice for anyone choosing a university course.Economics is everywhere—and it can take you anywhere. Listen now to hear how Max made it work for him!LEARN MOREBTB Max - https://www.youtube.com/@btbmaxDiscover 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 

Can’t We Just Print More Money? was written by Bank of England economists Rupal Patel and Jack Meaning and offers an accessible introduction to economics themed around ten questions including ‘Why are so many of my clothes made in Asia?’ ‘Why aren’t Freddos 10p any more?’ and ‘What even is money?’.Every state secondary school in the UK has been sent a six-lesson resource for GCSE English students based on the successful economics book which features extracts, presentation slides and worksheets, along with a copy of the book itself.Further educational resources and information on early careers can be found here - https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/education

Research Officer at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) since August 2019 and before that, Economist at Reserve Bank of Australia for five years.Helen Hughson has contributed to research on tax policy (including the work of the UK Wealth Tax Commission), inequality, and migration, in her role as a Researcher at the London School of Economics. Previously, she worked for five years at the Reserve Bank of Australia on labour market and international developments, and co-authored working papers on household responses to monetary policy and the market for overnight cash in Australia. Helen holds a MSc in Economics from University College London.Expertise DetailsTax policy;  inequality;  migration

Rohin is an independent strategy consultant (specialising in education and learning) and founder of an education technology start-up. The majority of Rohin's professional work experience has been as a strategy consultant first at Monitor Deloitte and then working independently for a variety of firms. His experience has focussed upon public services (including education), healthcare and technology as well as a number of private equity due diligence assignments. Rohin also spent nine months on secondment to Cabinet Office in 2012 in order to scale National Citizen Service. In 2017, Rohin founded Think Smart with the aim of tackling the career guidance problem. Think Smart uses problem solving that is sourced directly from professionals in a variety of jobs in order to help people at different stages of their career path think about their next steps in a more informed way. He has worked with clients in Europe and Singapore to date. Rohin also used his start-up experience to help found a new generation mortgage lender: Generation Home. It will allow young people to more easily get onto the housing ladder through the concept of group mortgages.Rohin has long been passionate about education and spent eight years as a governor of MidKent College, a further education provider based in the Maidstone and Medway areas. He supported mainly on board strategy, understanding the students and their holistic needs and all things digital. Rohin has an MA in Economics from King's College, Cambridge and an MBA from INSEAD where he was lucky enough to study in both France and Singapore. https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/corporate-governance/board-of-governors/members-of-the-board/rohin-aggarwal/

Osama Rahman was appointed as the Department for Education’s Director of Analysis and Chief Scientific Adviser in April 2018.He:is a member of the Government Economic Service Boardis a member of the Chief Scientific Advisers Networkco-chairs the Departmental Directors of Analysis Networkrepresents the government’s directors of analysis at the Analysis Function BoardBefore joining the Department for Education, Osama spent 14 and a half years at the Ministry of Justice including the Department for Constitutional Affairs before the creation of the MoJ. His most recent role was Director for Analytical Services and Chief Scientific Adviser for 3 and a half years. Prior to that he was Chief Economist for 8 and a half years.He worked at the Civil Aviation Authority for a year on airports regulation, having spent 10 years as a lecturer and senior lecturer in economics at various UK universities.DfE Director of Analysis and Chief Scientific AdviserThe Director of Analysis and Chief Scientific Adviser is responsible for:the provision of analytical and scientific advice to ministers and senior officials, ensuring that the department’s policies and decisions are informed by the best analytical and scientific evidenceleading the department’s analytical and scientific communityworking with the wider networks of directors of analysis, Government Economic Service board members, and chief scientific advisers to address cross-departmental issuesleading on the department’s relationship with external researchers and scientists

Lizzy Burden is a reporter at Bloomberg.  She covers the UK economy, including trade, the Bank of England and the Treasury, for Bloomberg.com and The Terminal. She also writes the weekly Beyond Brexit newsletter and contributes to Bloomberg TV, radio, podcasts and Quicktake, the social media channel. Lizzy is a regular guest on the BBC, Sky News and Times Radio, and hosts events, including for the Confederation of British Industry, the Institute for Fiscal Studies and British American Business.Listed as one of MHP's 30 under 30 journalists for her city and business coverage, previously she was an economics reporter at The Telegraph, a graduate trainee at The Times, presented CoronaNomics TVand produced BBC Daily Politics.Before journalism, Lizzy was a fashion model across five continents for eight years. https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/ATuCHCre-aE/lizzy-burden

Anuoluwapo Sharon AdenugaCommunication Strategist (Discover Economics) at The Royal Economic SocietyRoyal Economic SocietyEstablished by the Royal Economic Society, Discover Economics aims to broaden the appeal of economics as a subject and career for 15–17-year-olds from under-represented groups.Founder, MSc candidate at LSE, First Class BSc Economics Graduate and experienced communications strategist with a demonstrated history of working in technology and social organisations. Skilled in data analysis, project management and social media, with a particular interest on how diversity influences digital innovation. Passionate about promoting financial understanding in young women and an avid advocate for increasing diversity in technology and economic institutions.

Mairi Spowage is a Principal Knowledge Exchange Fellow and the Deputy Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute. Her areas of expertise include economic policy, economic statistics, national accounting, public sector finances, and economic and fiscal forecasting. Mairi leads on the Institute's work with various partners, including those in business, the public and third sector. She is regularly asked to give evidence on economic and fiscal matters at Parliamentary Committees, such as the Finance and Constitution Committee and the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee. Mairi is leading on various projects to improve regional economic statistics, looking at inter-regional trade, business engagement and encouraging graduates into careers in analysis through the Economic Futures programme. She is also developing the Fraser’s capacity building CPD programme in the use of national and local economic data and statistics. Previously, Mairi was the Deputy Chief Executive of the Scottish Fiscal Commission and the Head of National Accounts at the Scottish Government, and has over a decade of experience working in different areas of statistics and analysis, including transport, household surveys and performance measurement.https://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/spowagemairims/

Nida Broughton is the Director of Economic Policy at the Behavioural Insights Team. Previously, she was Chief Economist at the Social Market Foundation, leading policy research on economic growth, public spending and employment. She has also worked at the House of Commons, where she provided economic advice to MPs and select committees, and at Ofcom, where she led research on the application of behavioural economics to market regulation.She holds an MSc in Economics from Birkbeck, University of London, and an MA (Cantab) in Economics from Cambridge University.For latest work by Nida Broughton:https://www.bi.team/people/nida-broughton/

Vincent Tang is an Economist in the Fiscal Affairs Department at the IMF, working on Public Financial Management, Gender Budgeting and macro-fiscal policy. He was previously Head of Fiscal Economics and Growth Economics at Her Majesty’s Treasury in the UK. He has also worked at the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) and Department for Education, and holds an MPhil in Economics and BA in Economics and Physics from the University of Cambridge.https://blogs.imf.org/bloggers/vincent-tang/

Tanya joined the Adam Smith Business School in August 2018. Previously she was an Early Career Fellow at the University of Stirling working on the Healthy Ageing in Scotland (HAGIS) project.Tanya was awarded her PhD in 2015 from Royal Holloway University of London.Tanya’s main research area is Family Economics, where she has investigated topics such as the impact of local labour market conditions on the incidence of domestic violence and the influence of education on the propensity for early motherhood, juvenile crime and marital sorting.Tanya is a member of the School's Applied Economics research cluster.Areas of expertise:Family EconomicsLabour EconomicsApplied Economics

Welcome to episode 8 of "How did I get here? Discover Economics" with Dame Sharon White. Dame Sharon Michele White DBE is a British businesswoman. She is currently Chair of the John Lewis Partnership, having previously held a variety of roles in the Civil Service. She was the Chief Executive of the British media regulator Ofcom from March 2015 to November 2019, and was Second Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury from 2013 to 2015. She was the first black person, and the second woman, to become a Permanent Secretary at the Treasury.

Lotanna is a Doctoral researcher affiliated with the Environmental and Resource Economics (ERE) Research Group at The University of Manchester, Lotanna uses econometric tools to investigate how climate change affects our world and Sub-Saharan Africa in particular.He is also a teaching associate in the Department of Economics, University of Manchester. Lotanna assists in teaching Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Advanced Mathematics.Click here for Lotanna's University webpage

Ian is an Associate Professor at the University of Liverpool and received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California-Irvine in 2017.  Ian's research focuses primarily on the economics of discrimination and its impact on labor market outcomes and health. He has focused on discrimination against women, older workers, and the LGBT community. 

Welcome to episode 5 of "How did I get here? Discover Economics" In this episode, we have Will Page. Will is the former Chief Economist of Spotify and PRS for Music where he pioneered Rockonomics, publishing work on Radiohead's In Rainbows, saving BBC 6Music and articulating the global value of music copyright. His book ‘Tarzan Economics: Eight Principles in Pivoting through Disruption’ publishes on 1st April. He has served as a fellow of LSE’s Marshall Institute throughout 2020 and has recently been appointed fellow to LSE's European Institute.Links: Tarzan Economics: ResourcesTarzan Economics Who Sampled How to vaccinate the world 

Welcome to episode 4 of "How did I get here? Discover Economics" In this episode, we talk to Ben Chu, Economics Editor of The Independent, the UK's largest quality digital news brand. Ben was previously economics editor of BBC Newsnight, the BBCs flagship current affairs programme. He is co-presenter of Coronanomics and is on the International Advisory Board for SPERI, The University of Sheffield’s Political Economy Research Institute. 

Welcome to episode 3 of "How did I get here? Discover Economics" with Andy Haldane. At the time of this interview, Andy was the Chief Economist at the Bank of England. Andy is becoming Chief Executive of the RSA, an institution which for 260 years has been connecting people and ideas to tackle the world’s most pressing problems. He is a member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee and Chair of the Government’s Industrial Strategy Council. Andy is also an Honorary Professor at University of Nottingham, a Visiting Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford, a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and a Governor of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research.Here are some of the resources mentioned in the episode: Bank of England education resourcesTeaching economic wellbeing Beano resources for teaching economics to young childrenBeano - money and me

Welcome to episode 2 of "How did I get here? Discover Economics" In this episode, we have Dr Rachel Glennerster. Rachel is the Chief Economist at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Before that, she was the Chief Economist at the Department for International Development (DFID). From 2004 to 2017 she was Executive Director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), an MIT Economics Department research centre that seeks to reduce poverty by ensuring policy is informed by scientific evidence.In the episode we mention the FCDO Next Generation Economics competition. Make sure you check it out: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fcdo-next-generation-economics-competitionWrite about the biggest economic challenges facing your generation between 15 February and 21 May 2021 to enter our Next Generation Economics Competition. You could win £250.Welcome to Next Generation Economics, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) competition for anyone currently studying in years 10 to 13 (in England and Wales, or equivalent in Scotland and Northern Ireland) who is interested in economics. You do not need to have studied economics to take part. Next Generation Economics is your chance to write about the biggest economic challenges facing your generation in 2021.____________________________________________________________What are you going to be when you grow up? A doctor, an astronaut, an engineer, a footballer?Very few people have ever dreamt that one day they would be an economist. It’s a profession on few young people’s radars, is barely understood and, let’s face it, has an image problem.Most people picture economists, if they think about them at all, as “men in suits who are crunching numbers, talking about interest rates and making money”.This series of podcasts aim to challenge – and change – your image of economists. A series of conversations with economists who are working in a variety of different organisations, the podcasts will explore their personal journeys. What inspired them to choose to study economics? How did they get to their current position? What are they currently working on and what are some of the things that they love about economics? ​

Welcome to episode 1 of "How did I get here? Discover Economics" In this episode, we have Dame Rachel Griffith. Rachel is a Professor of Economics at Manchester University, Research Director of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Past President of the Royal Economics Society. What are you going to be when you grow up? A doctor, an astronaut, an engineer, a footballer?Very few people have ever dreamt that one day they would be an economist. It’s a profession on few young people’s radars, is barely understood and, let’s face it, has an image problem.Most people picture economists, if they think about them at all, as “men in suits who are crunching numbers, talking about interest rates and making money”.This series of podcasts aim to challenge – and change – your image of economists. A series of conversations with economists who are working in a variety of different organisations, the podcasts will explore their personal journeys. What inspired them to choose to study economics? How did they get to their current position? What are they currently working on and what are some of the things that they love about economics? ​