6 episodes

"Marginal Cuts" is a podcast series by The Economics Association of NMCCE to poke and pry around topics in economics which are fascinating yet educative. Dimensions of the selected topic are discussed, debated and decoded. Stay tuned for facts, puns and epiphanies.

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"Marginal Cuts" is a podcast series by The Economics Association of NMCCE to poke and pry around topics in economics which are fascinating yet educative. Dimensions of the selected topic are discussed, debated and decoded. Stay tuned for facts, puns and epiphanies.

    Legalization of gambling & betting in India

    Legalization of gambling & betting in India

    Have you ever felt sports betting should be legalized!? Do you feel a Las Vegas like gambling hotspot is a lost economic opportunity!? Are those fantasy apps truly legal in the grey zone!?



    We discuss & decipher these burning epiphanies for you in our latest episode of the marginal cuts!

    • 23 min
    Corporatocracy - Rise of the Ultra Rich

    Corporatocracy - Rise of the Ultra Rich

    Billionaires have acquired an extraordinary amount of wealth and they influence so many parts of the world. That influence has made them the symbol of inequality and rigged systems fueling protest around the world but many of these very billionaires became billionaires by inventing & changing the way we live forever.  

    In this episode, Het, Pathik, Soham and Veda discuss are billionaires good or bad for the world and is it fair that the wealthy enjoy a life of ease and comfort while the gap between the super-rich and poor increases in dramatic fashion.

    • 19 min
    The Afghan Gambit

    The Afghan Gambit

    A month was enough for the Taliban to wipe off two decades of American advances in the graveyard of empires, Afghanistan. In this episode, Het, Parshad & Pathik look at the latest turbulence in Afghanistan from an Indian lens; dissecting the geopolitical & economic implications.

    • 14 min
    Rolling up The War on Drugs

    Rolling up The War on Drugs

    The Failed War on Drugs is a reflection on how prohibition has not only failed but actually created additional social evils in the society. Listen to today's episode where we take a sneak peek into the world of drugs, scrutinize and analyse government policies of countries like Portugal, Philippines, USA and India, and reflect why decriminalizing drugs might be our best shot to win this war. Co-hosted by Harsh, Shagun and Parshad.

    • 15 min
    The Return and Rise of Asia

    The Return and Rise of Asia

    Asia seems to be on the rise. Economies across the continent are on an upward trajectory after years of imperial subjugation. The Asian Century is finally upon us. Or is it?
    Tune in to today's episode to decode the return of asian economies and their rise as global powers. Co-hosted by Aiman, Shagun & Parshad.

    • 17 min
    The Pursuit of Nordic Happiness

    The Pursuit of Nordic Happiness

    The nordic nations seem like a perfect utopia with a happy population and a healthy economy, embracing both socialism and free-market trade. But, do these countries also have a dark side which isn't talked about much. Listen to today's episode to find out the The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of the Nordic Nations. Co-hosted by Harsh, Shagun, Parshad and Pathik

    • 14 min

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