Economists Unscripted

TAMU Economics

Economists Unscripted is a Texas A&M University Department of Economics podcast featuring conversations with economists, researchers, and industry professionals on the ideas shaping our world. From current economic issues and groundbreaking research to careers and real-world applications of economics, each episode offers thoughtful insights into how economics helps us understand the world around us.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Demystifying Quantitative Finance in Banking | Dr. Siyi Zhu

    What does it take to build a career at the intersection of economics, mathematics and finance? In this episode, host Mustafa Zeshan, an MS Economics student at Texas A&M University, sits down with Siyi Zhu, Head of Quantitative Finance at Truist Financial Corporation, for an insightful conversation about the world of quantitative finance. Siyi shares her career path and what it takes to lead a quantitative team at one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S. The conversation is useful for students, early-career professionals, and anyone curious about how economic theory meets real-world financial modeling.

  2. Oct 27

    The Economics of Litigation and Expert Witness Testimony: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Maness , Senior Managing Director at Coherent Economics

    In this debut episode of Economists Unscripted, host Mustafa Zeshan sits down with Dr. Rob Maness—Senior Managing Director at Coherent Economics and Associate Professor of Practice at Texas A&M University. Dr. Maness shares insights from his journey bridging academia and real-world applications. From serving as an expert witness in high-stakes antitrust and patent litigation to advising the World Bank on Kuwait's competition laws, he breaks down what it takes to thrive in the economic consulting industry. Throughout the conversation, they discuss what expert witness work looks like day-to-day, the transition from academic teaching to explaining complex economics to a jury, and why skills like data science, precision, and healthy paranoia are vital in adversarial legal settings. Dr. Maness also offers practical advice for graduate students considering non-academic career paths, emphasizing the power of creativity, master-level communication, and strong work ethic. Whether you are an economics student, a professional exploring consulting, or simply curious about the intersection of law and economics, this episode provides valuable lessons for every stage of your career.

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About

Economists Unscripted is a Texas A&M University Department of Economics podcast featuring conversations with economists, researchers, and industry professionals on the ideas shaping our world. From current economic issues and groundbreaking research to careers and real-world applications of economics, each episode offers thoughtful insights into how economics helps us understand the world around us.

Information

  • Creator
    TAMU Economics
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © TAMU Economics
  • Show Website
    Economists Unscripted