Afleveringen
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Women have been locked out of the literary arena - not because they weren't writing, but because they weren't being published, read, or remembered, Joanna Russ said. Through Virginia Woolf, Betty Friedan, Emily Dickinson, the Bronte sisters and others, this episode delves into the works and lives of women who almost got lost in time. Join Gargi and Manya as they explore the economics behind this phenomenon and tribute the forgotten.
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In this episode of the Zero Down Podcast, Tanya, Usheer, and Vanshika explore "The Great Indian Brain Drain." While the news of someone of Indian origin becoming the CEO of a major global company often fills us with pride, it also raises an important question: does this reflect a significant loss of talent for India? Tune in for a deep dive into the causes behind this phenomenon and examine various government initiatives aimed at converting brain drain into brain gain.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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In this episode of Zero Down, Join Kashish and Prapti piecing together the what-why-hows of labour migration in India. Using the Harris-Todaro model as a framework, we break down how migrants weigh expected income against the risks of unemployment in cities like Delhi and Bangalore. Why do millions leave their hometowns? What role does the informal sector play? And how does migration reshape India’s urban economy? From slums and political exclusion to the impact of COVID-19, we examine both the numbers and the human stories behind India’s migration wave. Tune in for a deep dive into one of the country’s most defining economic phenomena.
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Ever wondered why people go gaga over Birkins and Bentleys worth hundreds of thousands of dollars? In this episode of Zero Down Podcast, we unravel why, even amidst wars, recessions, and widespread struggles for basic survival, the glamour of luxury remains unshaken. Why do consumers, despite economic uncertainty, chase the $4M Mustang? Is it about status, aspiration, or something deeper in human psychology? Join Yashika and Pranjali as they decode the economics of luxury goods and consumer behaviour.
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Were the allegations against Adani true? How does Hindenburg create profit? When did SEBI get involved? In this episode of Zero Down, join Gargi and Manya as they analyse the Adani-Hindenburg controversy, its implications and how a single report can lead to so many consequences when the stock market is in question.
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In this episode, join Tanvi and Usheer to explore the economics behind Ratan Tata's journey. They discuss the global expansion of Tata Group, the challenges and controversies faced along the way, and how these moves reshaped Indian business worldwide.
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In this episode, Vanshika and Prapti introduce the concept of "Sunk Cost Fallacy," exploring relatable examples, and discussing reasons behind it and ways to avoid falling into its trap.
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This episode is our first group discussion, dissecting one of the most debated topics in the field of economics: Trickle-Down Theory. Trickle-down economics refers to policies that directly benefit the rich by means of tax cuts, deregulation and subsidies, with the belief that these benefits will boost growth and therefore welfare for the entire economy. Originally popularised in the US economy in the 1980s, these theories have backed policymaking throughout the world, including India. How are they implemented? How have they affected geopolitical ideologies? Have they boosted economic welfare? Has that welfare really (wait for it) trickled down? Join Tanya, Prapti, Vanshika, Suryanshi, Gargi, Yashika, Pranjali, Manya, Usheer and Suhaani in this episode to find out!
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In this episode of Zero Down Podcast, Tarushi Narayan Ojha and Prisha Chhikara will be interviewing Satvik Chauhan, the Founder and CEO of The South Asian Policy Initiative (SAPI). SAPI is a non-profit organization dedicated to policy research and advocacy across South Asia, founded with the objective of bridging the gap between academic research and practical policymaking, and encouraging young minds to contribute to the socio-economic development of South Asia.
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In this episode of Zero Down Podcast, Tanvi and Prisha explore the hidden costs of choice and give real life examples to show how understanding opportunity cost can help us make better decisions in a world of limited resources.
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In this episode, join Priyadarshini and Suhaani as they dive deeper into the meaning of "The Tragedy of the Commons" and its role in our day to day life, exploring how a shared resource can quickly become a shared problem.
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In this episode, Suryanshi Pathak explains five basic economic principles hidden in our daily lives and decision-making through an imaginary burger scenario.
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In this episode of Zero Down, Vanshika and Tarushi discuss adverse selection, a type of market failure, and its implications. They explore real-life examples and give solutions on how to mitigate the problem.
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In this episode of The Zero Down Podcast, Prisha Chhikara, Usheer Singh and Tanya Rajesh delve into the complex tapestry of the Israel-Palestine conflict, exploring its historical and economic dimensions. In this podcast, we unravel the intricate timeline, tracing back centuries of shared history and divergent paths. Join us as we examine the roots of this conflict, shedding light on the intertwined narratives of Israelis and Palestinians.
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In this episode of the Zero Down Podcast, Prapti, Ayati and Tanvi discuss how the wave of global popularity that the Korean culture has garnered, known as the Korean Wave or Hallyu, has become an economic power. Join us as we transverse the history of how economics has been intricately intertwined with the rapidly growing popularity of Korean culture.
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In this episode of ZDP Chaahat, Khushi and Sejal venture into the realm of tweets, threads and trendsetters. The suspense is real, the stakes are high, and our mics are primed to bring you an electrifying debate that'll leave you on the edge of your earbuds.
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In this episode of ZDP Khushi, Prattyashee and Harsha explore the economic contributions of Mughal women. They study and discuss the role of influencial royal Mughal women in imprinting a Mughal presence through coinage, architecture, trade and market.
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In this episode of ZDP Soumya, Sredha and Reeti explore the institution of Marriage from an economics lens. They talk about how behavioural economics can manipulate the rational thinking human mind when it comes to marriage. Using a variety of economics concepts from game theory in doing dishes to moral hazard theory they try to analyse the institution of marriage which is considered to be so sacrosanct.
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In this episode, Manmeet and Sejal dive into the journey of Blinkit since 2013 till now, when the company is owned by Zomato. Through different instances and theories, the episode unwraps the goodness of the e-commerce platform, Blinkit with its costs and impact overall.
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Wars, scandals and politics have one thing in common.
Twitter.
In this episode of Zero Down, the hosts Dhwani and Khushi, dive into the Twitter buyout case exploring the reasons behind this takeover by Elon Musk. They discuss the repercussions of this buyout on Twitter, it’s market standing, it’s employees, and the Twitter users. Even as Musk describes himself as a ‘free-speech absolutist’, did he really free the bird? - Laat meer zien