The Drayton Discourse
The Drayton Discourse is an exciting podcast series brought to you by the Academic Events team of The Economist’s Society, here at University College London! Our episodes allow you to listen in to stimulating discussions with world-renowned economists. From ground-breaking ideas to revolutionary research, our guests share their thoughts, opinions and, most interestingly, personal stories which put together, teach us a good deal of economics and a great deal of life.
Episodes
13 episodes
The Drayton Discourse: James A. Robinson on Culture and Institutions, Political Economy, and Developing an Effective State
In this episode, economist, political scientist, and author James A. Robinson shares his insights on a varied range of topics including the influence of culture, the vicious cycle of extractive institutions, and establishing trust in the govern...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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51:58
The Drayton Discourse: Steve Keen on Debunking Economics, Financial Instability, and Politics
In this episode, economist Professor Steve Keen shares his thoughts on an array of topics including the shortcomings of neoclassical economics, financial instability, debt and deregulation. He also discusses the intersection of politics and eco...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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30:58
The Drayton Discourse: John Van Reneen on innovation, productivity, and government intervention
In this episode, economist Professor John Van Reenen shares his insights on an interesting array of topics including the future of ideas, how to influence sustainable long-term growth, and the balance of innovation and intervention. He hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:38
The Drayton Discourse: David Yanagizawa-Drott on pluralistic ignorance, social norms, and media
In this episode, development and political economist Professor David Yanagizawa-Drott shares his views on a number of areas including the importance of social norms, the impact of protests, and how to navigate media regulation alongside f...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:29
Leah Boustan on Immigration, Urbanisation and Race
What is the role of big cities in the post-pandemic world? Could there be another “White Flight” after the civil unrest and COVID-19 in the US? In our last episode of the Drayton Discourse for this summer, the Economist’s Society is proud to ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:10
Juliet Schor on Consumerism, the Platform Economy and the Social Media Age
Could the platform/gig economy become sustainable? To what extent can the education system help people lower their consumption levels? In our 3rd episode of The Drayton Discourse, we are proud to host Prof Juliet Schor, a sociologist at Boston ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:36
Tim Harford on Statistics, Vaccine Patents and Carbon Taxes
Should COVID-19 vaccine patents be waived? What is the role of GDP today? We are proud to have Mr Tim Harford, the Undercover Economist himself, on our second episode of the Drayton Discourse. Hear him talk about his fantastic career (including...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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44:10
Yanis Varoufakis on Academia, the EU and Digital Currencies
Is technology contributing to making the world safer? What is the role of academia and politics today? Hear Professor Yanis Varoufakis talk about his views on the recent decisions by the G7, the EU and more today!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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41:28
Kenneth A. Reinert on International Trade, Basic Goods and Creating Capabilities
Ever heard of the saying “Basic goods are basic rights”? Keen on learning the future of international trade? In this episode, deepen your understanding of multilateral trade agreements and discover a new way to measure human progress by listeni...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:34
Jeremy Stein on Finance, Unorthodox Ideas and Policymaking
Pondering about the financial implications of Covid-19? Intrigued by new economic tools argued in the news? Let your questions be answered by the American macroeconomist, former Board member of the Fed and Harvard academic, Professor Jeremy Ste...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:12
William Easterly on Rights, Racism and the Politicization of Development
Is foreign aid truly benefiting developing countries? Or is it violating the freedoms of the vulnerable? In this episode, listen in to our discussion with world-renowned development economist and author of The White Man’s Burden, Profe...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:34
Martin Wolf on Globalisation, Journalism and recovering from COVID-19
Curious about the future of globalisation? Wondering what’s in store for the European Union? Listen to our second episode featuring none other than the Chief Economics Commentator of the Financial Times, Martin Wolf! He discusses everything fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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38:33
Cass Sunstein on Behavioural Economics, COVID-19 and Star Wars.
Ever wondered how governments ‘nudge’ our behaviour or what the universe of Star Wars could teach us about our world? In our first episode, renowned American legal scholar, former advisor to the White House and co-author of Nudge, Prof...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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