ECONnect

Vea Choubey, Akshaya Swaminathan & Ananya Karel

On ECONnect, we’ll be breaking down real life events and explaining the economics behind decisions made by governments and other institutions. We will go beyond the standard news article by defining economic concepts and their real world applications. Credits Art: Manya Garg Music: Vidhi Jhunjhunwalla

  1. 04/08/2022

    Ukraine v. Russia - More Basics

    Unfortunately, the severity of Russia's assault on Ukraine has not yet changed. In this episode, we discuss nuclear disarmament, the Budapest Memorandum and the United Nations' role in wars. Stick till the end to hear Akshaya fan-girling about President Zelensky!

  2. 02/27/2022

    Ukraine v. Russia - The Basics

    On Feb 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion in Ukraine and was met with stiff resistance from both the Ukrainian people and the world at large. In this episode, we discuss the history of tensions between the two countries and the repercussions that Russia faces for its actions.

  3. 07/28/2021

    Stagflation in the USA

    The simultaneous increase in price levels and decrease in economic output is called stagflation. This episode explains the meaning, causes and effects of stagflation by looking at the USA as an example.

  4. 07/25/2021

    Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe

    Many countries have faced severe hyperinflation in the past. This episode explains the meaning, causes and effects of hyperinflation by looking at Zimbabwe as an example.

  5. 06/23/2021

    Inflation: A Necessary Evil

    The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in record inflation around the world. Inflation hurts consumers, producers, and nations. However, it is a well-known sign of economic growth.

  6. 06/20/2021

    The Economic Impact of Racism

    Racism is a social evil, but a harsh reality of today’s world. However, its impact is also felt on the economy of nations. Why does it continue to exist?

  7. 06/16/2021

    New E-Commerce Draft Rules in India

    The Department of Consumer Affairs has proposed changes to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. These proposed amendments have not been received well by the business community.

  8. 06/13/2021

    The G7 Summit 2021

    The 47th G7 summit was held in Cornwall, UK, from 11th to 13th June, 2021. A variety of topics were discussed and agreed upon by the seven member countries.

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On ECONnect, we’ll be breaking down real life events and explaining the economics behind decisions made by governments and other institutions. We will go beyond the standard news article by defining economic concepts and their real world applications. Credits Art: Manya Garg Music: Vidhi Jhunjhunwalla

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  • Creator
    Vea Choubey, Akshaya Swaminathan & Ananya Karel
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Vea Choubey, Akshaya Swaminathan & Ananya Karel
  • Show Website
    ECONnect