Which Economists Should You Follow?

There are a lot of great economists providing meaningful content. There are so many people doing great work, but who’s worth the time to check out? We discuss a few people who might not be household names but are definitely worth following. Our list includes both traditional academics and media-savvy economists who offer unique perspectives on economics through podcasts, YouTube, TikTok, and beyond. They are working to make economic concepts accessible and engaging for anyone curious.

In this episode, we discuss:

* Economists on social media who are breaking down complex concepts through relatable and sometimes humorous content

* Another podcast that provides a unique approach to discussing current economic and policy issues.

* Economists studying socioeconomic issues like parenting and healthcare

* And a whole lot more!

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This week’s episode focuses on a variety of economists they think listeners would enjoy checking out, especially those who make economics both accessible and entertaining. This recommendation came in from our friend, Brian O’Roark. They tried to avoid saying these were their favorite economists because they like a lot of different people for a lot of different reasons. Instead, you can think of these people as economists worth your time to check out.

First up is Craig Palsson (Utah State), who has a fun YouTube channel and Substack called Market Power. Craig Palsson @ Market Power takes an innovative (and often humorous) approach to economics with viral-style videos that touch on topics like opportunity cost, using real-world scenarios to engage viewers. His video where he offers to pay Star Wars fans to see Cats instead is one of Jadrian’s favorites, blending economic concepts with humor to show economics in action.

Another great recommendation is Antony Davies, co-host of the Words and Numbers podcast. Along with co-host James Harrigan, Davies provides clear, logical discussions of economic and policy issues in a way that’s accessible to a broad audience. Their podcast offers balanced perspectives tha