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Home of the Marginal Babble Podcast, hosted by Maxwell Dorey. Max takes Economists, Scientists, Businessmen and more, on an exploratory journey of their work and fields. We hope you enjoy the show, or at least don't burst your bubble... Youtube: @maxwelldorey

  1. Jun 2

    The Unexpected Reality of Small Economies | Marginal Babble Ep.36 with Professor Robert Read

    Small economies often defy expectations, thriving despite limited resources and geographic challenges. This episode explores their surprising resilience and unique strategies, revealing lessons that could transform larger nations' approaches to growth. Discover how globalization, digital trade, and strategic specialization propel these nations to success, and learn about their governance agility and stability.   Despite facing global shocks, many small economies have shown remarkable resilience. Join us for insights from development economist Robert Read, as we uncover the real drivers of economic success and the future of small nations.   Professor Robert Read: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/people/robert-read   “Growth volatility and resilience in small economies: The impacts of the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic”: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781032703893-5/growth-volatility-resilience-small-economies-harvey-armstrong-robert-read   Timestamps: 00:00: Intro 00:39: Why Study Small Economies? 08:06: What is a Small Economy? 14:29: Robert’s Research 26:18: Why Have Small Economies Been Successful? 35:50: Are Natural Resources a Curse? 43:57: Why Have Large Economies Done Badly? 49:50: Economic Policy & Money in Small Economies 59:42: Strong Small Economies During Financial Crisis 01:05:34: Lessons for Small Economies 01:14:52: Climate Change Impacts on Small Economies 01:17:15: Future Research on Small Economies & Takeaways   Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marginalbabble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginalbabble/ X: https://x.com/marginalbabble Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marginalbabble.bsky.social/ Website: https://marginalbabble.co.uk/

    1h 28m

  2. May 20

    Can Political Quotas Improve Governance? | Marginal Babble Ep.35 with Professor Patrick Francois

    Most countries focus on the political virtues of representation, but what if quotas actually change the quality of governance? I sit down with Professor Patrick Francois to uncover how strategic use of political quotas, especially in India, can break the grip of identity-driven politics and elevate governance standards. As ever, please like and subscribe if you enjoy! 😊   Professor Patrick Francois: https://economics.ubc.ca/profile/patrick-francois/   ‘Reservations and the politics of fear’: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047272723001457   Timestamps: 00:00: Intro 00:42: What are Political Quotas? 02:42: Political Quotas in India 08:25: Are Political Quotas D.E.I? 13:50: How Common are Political Quotas? 16:57: Political Quotas & Socialism 23:37: Patrick’s Research & the ‘Politics of Fear’ 32:48: How Political Quotas Improve Governance 37:08: Are Political Quotas Needed in Strong Liberal Democracies? 44:03: How Do You Measure Governance Quality? 51:34: Are Political Quotas Pragmatic to Implement? 58:17: Future Research to Build Upon Patrick’s Findings   Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marginalbabble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginalbabble/ X: https://x.com/marginalbabble Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marginalbabble.bsky.social/ Website: https://marginalbabble.co.uk/

    1h 3m

  3. Apr 22

    Understanding Environmental Economics | Marginal Babble Ep.34 with Professor Nicholas Hanley

    #environmentalecnomics #carbontaxes #environment #climatechange Max sits down with Professor Nicholas Hanley to learn about the field of environmental economics, its goals and the challenges of measuring environmental impacts from economic activities. They discover how effective policy is designed for promoting positive environmental actions while managing negative externalities, in addition to the common mechanisms governments implement to meet these objectives. Professor Nick Hanley: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/bohvm/staff/nicholashanley/   Environmental economics in theory and practice: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Environmental-Economics-Practice-Nick-Hanley/dp/033397137X/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_aufs_ap_sc_dsk_0?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=eSt37&content-id=amzn1.sym.f9a1288a-66fe-4587-95f9-1387021c317b&pf_rd_p=f9a1288a-66fe-4587-95f9-1387021c317b&pf_rd_r=262-2263400-8564258&pd_rd_wg=XTeJ4&pd_rd_r=e1c917de-3283-492d-a6cc-6af32f222b23   Timestamps: 00:00: Intro 00:43: What Are the Goals of Environmental Economics 06:32: Types of Environmental Economics Policy 10:06: Tradeable Permit Schemes 23:36: Carbon & Other Environmental Taxes 29:51: How to Design Environmental Policies with the Right Incentives 39:24: How Behavioural Economics Factors into Environmental Economics 47:29: Biggest Changes in Environmental Economics in Nick’s Career   Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marginalbabble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginalbabble/ X: https://x.com/marginalbabble Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marginalbabble.bsky.social/ Website: https://marginalbabble.co.uk/

    54 min

  4. Apr 15

    Consequences of the Opioid Epidemic | Marginal Babble Ep.33 with Professor Carolina Arteaga Cabrales

    #opioidepidemic #pharmaceuticalindustry #addiction #publichealth #USpolitics #PurduePharma #fentanyl #drugpolicy #healthcarecorruption #politicalinfluence   Max and Professor Carolina Arteaga Cabrales explore the origins, impact, and political consequences of the opioid epidemic in North America, related pharmaceutical industry practices, regulatory failures and societal effects.   Professor Carolina Arteaga Cabrales: https://www.carolinaarteaga.com/   ‘Republican Support and Economic Hardship: The Enduring Effects of the Opioid Epidemic’: https://www.nber.org/papers/w33904   Timestamps: 00:00: Intro 00:37: The Opioid Epidemic & How it Occurred 15:53: Purdue Pharma Lawsuit 17:46: Carolina’s Research 32:15: Political Effects of the Opioid Epidemic 40:39: Decriminalisation of Drug Programmes 46:37: Would Other Health Shocks Cause the Same Effects? 51:03: Did Republican’s Campaign on the Opioid Epidemic? 54:52: Future Impacts of the Opioid Epidemic 57:40: Future Research Carolina Would Like to See   Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marginalbabble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginalbabble/ X: https://x.com/marginalbabble Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marginalbabble.bsky.social/ Website: https://marginalbabble.co.uk/

    1h 3m

  5. Mar 18

    The Economic History of India | Marginal Babble Ep.32 with Professor Tirthankar Roy

    In this episode, Max and Professor Tirthankar Roy discuss India's economic history, focusing on trade and commerce from  antiquity right up to the modern day. It is a journey through regional economies, the role of ports, the impact of the caste system, British colonization and post-independence industrialization.   India in the World Economy: From Antiquity to the Present Cambridge University Press: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/india-in-the-world-economy/9079E07A2697FB6A122BEBFE3CC6FA13 Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/India-World-Economy-Antiquity-Approaches/dp/110740147X   Professor Tirthankar Roy https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/tirthankar-roy   Timestamps 00:00: Intro 00:39: India’s Economy (Antiquity to 1200) 12:04: Sources for Indian Economic History 15:46: An Agricultural Economy 20:28: Climate/Droughts 25:50: Caste Economics 32:11: Mughal Empires (1200 to 1600) 36:26: European Settlements/Traders (1600 to 1800) 41:59: The British Raj 53:08: Indian Socialism (1940’s to 1990’s) 59:04: Religion & Commerce 01:05:25: Future of the Indian Economy   Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marginalbabble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginalbabble/ X: https://x.com/marginalbabble Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marginalbabble.bsky.social/ Website: https://marginalbabble.co.uk/

    1h 10m

  6. Mar 12

    Did AUSTERITY Cause BREXIT? | Marginal Babble Ep.31 with Professor Thiemo Fetzer

    In this episode, Professor Thiemo Fetzer dissects how austerity policies since 2008 have reshaped society, fueled distrust in public institutions and sparked political upheaval (ultimately resulting in its influence over the EU referendum). He reveals surprising insights regarding how structural transformations, immigration incentives, and age demographics influence national identity and support for populist movements. Professor Thiemo Fetzer https://www.trfetzer.com/ Did austerity cause Brexit? https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/aer.20181164 Timestamps 00:00: Intro 00:39: Did Austerity Cause BREXIT? 19:09: Effects of the 2008 Financial Crisis 29:25: Implementation of Austerity (UK) 35:33: Thiemo’s Research Paper 44:35: How Benefits Recipients Affect the Economy 48:37: How the High Street Changed/Regional Identities 53:35: Regional Wealth Inequality in the United Kingdom 56:14: What Were the Alternatives to Austerity? 01:08:17: Effects of Ageing Demographics & Generous Pensions 01:24:26: What Don’t We Understand About Austerity & BREXIT? Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marginalbabble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginalbabble/ X: https://x.com/marginalbabble Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marginalbabble.bsky.social/ Website: https://marginalbabble.co.uk/

    1h 34m

  7. Mar 4

    Encouraging Female Entrepreneurship in Pakistan | Marginal Babble Ep.30 with Professor Ahmad Timsal

    In this episode, we dive into the Sujaan Initiative, a community-focused program that trains and supports female and minority entrepreneurs in Mirpur Khās, Pakistan. The discussion covers how working with local male leaders fosters local buy-in, the gender and regional disparities the project tackles and the financing and governance hurdles to scaling the model across more regions.   Professor Ahmad Timsal: https://www.derby.ac.uk/staff/ahmad-timsal/   ‘Sujaan: a social enterprise of socio-economically disadvantaged women in rural Sindh, Pakistan’: https://derby-repository.worktribe.com/output/735857/sujaan-a-social-enterprise-of-socio-economically-disadvantaged-women-in-rural-sindh-pakistan   Timestamps 00:00: Intro 00:49: The Sindh Region (Pakistan) 08:45: The Sujaan Project 14:33: Ahmad’s Motivation for the Research 17:59: Gender Disparities in Pakistan 23:20: Getting Community Buy In 31:44: Is There Support for Sujaan? 36:28: Sindh’s Feudal Mindset 45:32: How Sujaan is Providing Support 50:46: The Effects of Sujaan on the Region 54:15: What’s Next?   Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marginalbabble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginalbabble/ X: https://x.com/marginalbabble Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marginalbabble.bsky.social/ Website: https://marginalbabble.co.uk/

    58 min

  8. Feb 25

    How War Affects the Economy | Marginal Babble Ep.29 with Professor Clifford Thies

    Discover how war reshapes economies beyond the battlefield. Economist Clifford Thies reveals the hidden costs of conflict, from GDP distortions to social capital destruction. Learn why some nations recover faster and how institutional strength and financial strategies play a crucial role. Essential insights for anyone interested in the true economic impact of war.   Professor Clifford Thies https://www.su.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/clifford-f-thies/ ‘The Effect of War on Economic Growth’: https://www.cato.org/cato-journal/winter-2020/effect-war-economic-growth# Timestamps 00:00: Intro 00:41: What Happens to an Economy When War Breaks Out? 01:24: Clifford’s Research (Defining ‘War’) 04:23: How to Finance War 07:22: Clifford’s Research (What Data was Used?) 14:08: Post War Recovery (Strength of Pre-War Institutions) 20:31: Poor Post-War Recoveries (Examples) 24:22: Democratic VS Command Economies (India VS China) 29:12: Are Trade Sanctions Effective? (In War or Peace) 38:42: The Peace Dividend 43:35: Key Takeaway from Clifford’s & Other Research 46:57: What Will Russia’s Post-War Economy Look Like?   Socials TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marginalbabble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginalbabble/ X: https://x.com/marginalbabble Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marginalbabble.bsky.social/ Website: https://marginalbabble.co.uk/

    51 min
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Home of the Marginal Babble Podcast, hosted by Maxwell Dorey. Max takes Economists, Scientists, Businessmen and more, on an exploratory journey of their work and fields. We hope you enjoy the show, or at least don't burst your bubble... Youtube: @maxwelldorey

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  • Creator
    Max Dorey
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
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