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Is economics a science? | Adam Mastroianni
06-08-2026 | 45 Min.
What do we mean when we label economics a a science? Can social sciences ever develop a paradigm? In this interview, psychologist Adam Mastroianni discusses the state of psychology as a science and how paradigms improve scientific progress.
How are the Gulf economies holding up? | Prof. Steffen Hertog
31-07-2026 | 27 Min.
This is an update to my conversation with Gulf economy expert Prof. Steffen Hertog. We are already five months into the Iran war now: How much longer will the strait of Hormuz remain closed? and what could that mean for the Gulf countries?
Why everyone is wrong about Japan's economy | Takuji Aida (Sanaenomics advisor)
23-07-2026 | 57 Min.
Takuji Aida, advisor to prime minister Sanae Takaichi, explains Sanaenomics.
Why you should worry more about inequality? | Prof. Morten Nyborg
16-07-2026 | 1 u. 7 Min.
Is inequality harmful, or should economist focus more on absolute poverty? In this interview, prof. Morten Nyborg presents inequality as an externality and discusses the different policy tools to reduce it.
What economists get wrong about public debt? | Prof. Steve Keen
09-07-2026 | 58 Min.
In this episode, I sat down with Professor Keen to ask him about his views on inflation, public debt, and how governments should respond to global shocks.