IONA Asks Educational Podcast

IONA Asks

At IONA Asks, we answer everyday questions with an Economics twist. Do the benefits of treating yourself to a pizza outweigh the costs? What are the current trends in economics research? What is the "opportunity cost" of napping? Our podcast teams and guests have ideas and answers! IONA Asks features discussions about four themes: (1) news & events, (2) career prospects & alumni experiences, (3) professors & their research, and (4) educational economics in our daily lives — all in relationship to economics, social justice, politics, international development, and more in our global society.

  1. 03/16/2023

    UBC alumni interview with Christina Schwarz

    Join us in this episode to learn more about Christina's journey as she graduated from the Bachelor of International Economics from UBC and later on transitioned into medical school. She has a deep interest in advancing economic growth that is sustainable and has completed a summer program at the London School of Economics as a part of her undergraduate experience.

  2. 03/11/2023

    An interview with UBC student Carl Zou

    Join us in this episode as we learn from Carl Zou, a UBC student majoring in economics and minoring in commerce. Gain insights from his experiences as an exchange student and from his work experience all covered in this episode!

  3. 03/01/2023

    UBC alumni interview with Aurora Marstokk

    Aurora graduated from UBC with a bachelor's in international economics in 2019 and went on to complete her master's at the London School of Economics studying environmental economics and climate change. Join us on this episode to learn more about her experiences!

  4. 02/26/2023

    The Dairy Market

    Why is the dairy market here in Canada expensive? Is milk becoming scarce, or is it something else? Join us in this episode to find out more!

  5. 02/18/2023

    UBC Alumni Interview with Jiayu (Molly) Li

    Jiayu (Molly) Li Graduated from the Master of Management Dual Degree Program at UBC. Studied international economics during undergrad and received a position on the dean's list for academic excellence. Join us on this episode to learn more about her journey!

  6. 02/05/2023

    Cautious optimism when it comes to climate change ft. Abul Bashar Rahman

    Join us in an episode where UBC student Abul Bashar Rahman shares his insights from his involvement in the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference. We cover this topic from the perspective of a student and how this troubling issue both impacts us and is of our concern. So go ahead and enjoy our climate change conversation, from student to student :)

  7. 04/07/2022

    The Economics of Banking: An Interview with Dr. Angela Redish

    We interview Dr. Angela Research, a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics, who shares her experiences in economics as well as her research on banking and economic history.

  8. 02/28/2022

    Canadian Trucker Convoy Protests

    A series of protests from Canadian truckers have been catching international attention and causing chaos in several cities across Canada. What's driving these protests and how legitimate is their cause?

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At IONA Asks, we answer everyday questions with an Economics twist. Do the benefits of treating yourself to a pizza outweigh the costs? What are the current trends in economics research? What is the "opportunity cost" of napping? Our podcast teams and guests have ideas and answers! IONA Asks features discussions about four themes: (1) news & events, (2) career prospects & alumni experiences, (3) professors & their research, and (4) educational economics in our daily lives — all in relationship to economics, social justice, politics, international development, and more in our global society.

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