• The '996' Work Culture
    May 23 2024

    Do you know what the expression '996' refers to? Join us and find out.

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    5 mins
  • Shrinkflation, Skimpflation and the 'Sheconomy'
    Apr 15 2024

    Learn words to discuss the impact of inflation on the consumer of household products, and hear about the rising influence of female business owners.

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    5 mins
  • A 'Blowout' Financial Quarter
    Mar 1 2024

    Learn the meaning of the words:

    Learn the words: blowout, ride-hailing, gig workers, and algorithms,

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    3 mins
  • White and Black Swan Events
    Feb 15 2024

    A swan is a beautiful bird that swims in the water. White swans are very common, but you don’t believe a black swan exists until you see one for yourself. The term Black Swan was popularized by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a renowned professor, economist, and writer. Taleb initially introduced this concept to describe highly improbable events with massive implications in financial markets and later broadened its application to encompass historical, scientific, and other significant occurrences. Nobody sees the coming, and when they do, people say ‘oh, why didn’t we see this coming?’

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    8 mins
  • 'Steel Yourself' for a Potential Trade War
    Jan 19 2024

    Welcome to the podcast page for 'English for Economists,' the essential listening experience for professionals advancing their English skills with an economic twist. In our latest episode, #87, host Alan Robert explores the looming threat of a new trade war between China and other global powers. Drawing insights from a recent article in The Economist, Alan discusses China's strategic investments in future economic 'pillars' like lithium-ion batteries, electric cars, and solar panels, and how these moves might ignite global trade tensions. Don't miss out on our unique blend of economic discussion and language education, and remember to check our website for upcoming private classes and the new 'Economists in Action' video course."

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    6 mins
  • The meaning of 'Dollar Bears' 'Bond Bulls' and 'Steady Stocks'
    Jan 3 2024

    In this vocabulary lesson for economists, we'll look at the meaning of the expressions 'dollar bears', 'bond bulls' and 'steady stocks' and the idiom 'getting back on track'. Find show notes here:

    https://englishforeconomists.com/bull-bear-and-steady-markets/

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    6 mins
  • Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
    Dec 18 2023

    Today's lesson introduces you to the name "Buy Now, Pay Later", and teaches you the idiom "Don't bite off more than you can chew".

    https://www.Englishforeconomists.com/podcasts/buy-now-pay-later-bnpl-podcast-english-lesson-for-economists

    ‘It’s lending on steroids’: How Buy Now, Pay Later companies are meeting an influx of demand despite higher costs | CNN Business

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    6 mins
  • What Is a 'Windfall'?
    Nov 24 2023

    n Episode 84, join us on English for Economists as we delve into an intriguing headline from The Guardian, exploring the concept of a financial windfall

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    5 mins