English for Economists | Economic News and English Expressions Alan Robert

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

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

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?’

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."

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/