DISUNOMICS
333 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings#DISUNOMICS is a very straightforward concept. Making economics relevant, relatable & entertaining to the general public!
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035: #DISUNOMICS - #INTERNATIONALMENSDAY: WE ARE GOING TO START A DIALOGUE
November 19, 2017 22:24 - 47 minutes#InternationalMensDay is an opportunity for us to start a POSITIVE & PRODUCTIVE dialogue on the inequities men also face in society. The recent surge in social justice has helped given voice to those who previously were unheard. However somehow there are some inequities faced by men which I believe are swept under the carpet. > Working hours > Homelessness > Paternity pay and SPL > Dangerous jobs & work place deaths > Mental health & suicide > Life expectancy > Higher education > GCSE & A-Le...
034: #DISUNOMICS - TAX HAVENS: WHY RICH PEOPLE & BUSINESSES LOVE THEM
November 13, 2017 00:10 - 18 minutesThe Queen (who doesn't have to pay tax btw) & Lewis Hamilton have recently been caught in tax evasion scandal. Information was leaked with portions of their finances being held in tax havens. This podcast discusses how tax havens work. > What is a tax haven? > How do they work? > What are trusts & trustees? > Where can you find tax havens? > Is it illegal to have money offshore? > Who are the winners & losers with regards to tax havens? > Tax evasion vs Tax avoidance Any questions, comments...
033: #DISUNOMICS - INTEREST RATES
November 05, 2017 22:37 - 15 minutesOn Thursday 2nd November 2017 the Bank of England announced the first interest rate increase in over a decade. Interest rates have a huge impact on the financial decisions of individuals, families, businesses and governments. > What are interest rates? > What are the varying types of interest rates? > What and who are the Bank of England? > Who are the MPC & what is their function? > How does the rate hike impact us? > What is price elasticity of demand? Any questions, comments or enquiries...
032: #DISUNOMICS - HOW DIFFERENT LEVELS OF COMPETITION AFFECTS BUSINESSES & CONSUMERS
October 29, 2017 23:34 - 22 minutesIn today's world we have thousands of industries who provides millions upon millions of products. Different industries however do have differing levels of competition. > What are barriers of entry & exit? > What is price elasticity of demand? > What is perfect competition & how does it impact consumers & businesses? > What is monopolistic competition & how does it impact consumers & businesses? > What is a monopoly & how can it be bad for consumers? > Examples of these different kind of indu...
031: #DISUNOMICS - THE PEAKONOMICS OF THE UK'S LOCAL ECONOMIES
October 22, 2017 22:00 - 20 minutesWe often hear about how our economy is doing at a whole but not enough about specific regions in the UK. There isn't the same money available for members of the labour market in the North East compared to London! What is being done about this issue? > Why the population changes has impacted jobs in certain regions > How skilled are we per region? > The impacts of immigration > The link between productivity & pay > What the government have & have not done > What is causing the discrepancies p...
030: #DISUNOMICS - HOW TO FINESSE THE FINANCIAL MARKETS?
October 08, 2017 21:29 - 23 minutesThe financial market is a place were millions & billions exchange hands every day. As with every market place there are shortcuts that some people take to make extra bucks! I explain how money is made in the financial market & the darker side of things. > How money is made in the financial markets > Why traders skirt on the edge of the rules > What is allowed and not allowed in the markets > How traders manipulate the market > Examples of maniupulation Any questions, comments or enquiries? ...
029: #DISUNOMICS - £R - IS EVERYTHING RELEVANT WHEN IT COMES TO DATING? W/KUNMI DANIEL
September 24, 2017 23:52 - 36 minutesA much more light hearted fun podcast this week! There has been an age old debate on what individuals should or should not consider during the dating decision making process. I make the argument that absolutely everything is relevant information (£R) & Kunmi naturally disagrees! >Why everything about a person is relevant information >How different people weight different variables differently >Can human beings rationalise dating decisions and be more efficient >The consequences of both stan...
028: #DISUNOMICS - THE ECONOMICS OF MAKE UP W/KUNMI DANIEL
September 17, 2017 22:00 - 31 minutesAs humans we have become obsessed with our exterior. We want to look as good as possible! From healthy eating to going to the gym to contour (thats what its called right??!) I've always been fascinated with the concept of make up & the economics that surrounds it >How many people are using make up? >How society has changed? >The impact of social media on how we view ourselves >The change in make up usage >How much money does the make up industry generate? >Will the make up bubble ever burst?...
027: #DISUNOMICS - THE JOBS MARKET PART 3 W/MINA D & BOLA SOL - CVs & INTERVIEWS
September 10, 2017 22:28 - 52 minutesMany of us will spend a significant proportion of our careers navigating through the jobs market. From applying for our first job to looking for that breakthrough promotion. This week we follow up with talks about how to construct your CV, interview etiquette & more ! >What should I include on my CV? >How many pages should my CV be? >How to format my CV? >How to dress for an interview? >What questions to ask during & after an interview? >Different types of interviews >How to answer competenc...
026: #DISUNOMICS - THE JOBS MARKET PART 2 W/MINA D - NEGOTIATING SALARY, PAY RISES & PROMOTIONS
September 03, 2017 22:35 - 22 minutesMany of us will spend a significant proportion of our careers navigating through the jobs market. From applying for our first job to looking for that breakthrough promotion. This week we follow up with talks about approaching negotiations in the correct manner! >When should I ask for a pay rise? >How do I conduct myself in asking for a pay rise? >How to ask for a promotion? >How to negotiate salary? >How to find out my worth in the market Any questions, comments or equiries? hello@disunomic...
025: #DISUNOMICS - HOW TO NAVIGATE THE JOBS MARKET W/MINA D & BOLA SOL
August 28, 2017 22:11 - 38 minutesMany of us will spend a significant proportion of our careers navigating through the jobs market. From applying for our first job to looking for that breakthrough promotion. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the jobs market & recruitment in general! >What to tell & not to tell recruiters? >How to spot a bad recruiter & a good one? >Questions to ask when you are looking for work? >CV & application tips >How to deal with sexism, micro-aggressions in the work place Any questions, comme...
024: #DISUNOMICS - THE #BREXIT PROCESS: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
August 20, 2017 22:08 - 20 minutesOn June 23rd 2016 the UK people narrowly voted to leave the EU but where are we now? By March 2019 the U.K need to strike a deal with the EU to navigate Brexit effectively. However what is the process in between? >What has happened so far? >What is scheduled to happen? >What do the UK want? >What does the EU want? >What do different EU nations want? Any questions, comments or equiries? [email protected] Shout outs: @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn @demoballingPB - Twitter @Demob...
023: #DISUNOMICS - THE FINANCIAL CRISIS: A DECADE ON
August 13, 2017 21:56 - 20 minutesA decade a go a series of events sent the world into a frenzy! The financial crisis & credit crunch has changed the society we live in today. it is imperative that we know why & how it happened >What was the world economy like before the crisis? >What were the catalysts? >Who were the biggest losers? Shout outs: @Th3Conversation - Twitter https://soundcloud.com/thecnvrstn @demoballingPB - Twitter @Demoballing - IG www.demo-balling.com learn how to trade the forex markets! My podcasts are...
022: #DISUNOMICS - FOOTBALL X GENDER PAY GAP
August 06, 2017 22:01 - 13 minutesHow can Wayne Rooney get paid £300k a week & women footballers aren't making £50k in a year? Well it's due to a cheeky bit of demand & supply! >What is the payment structure for women's footballers in the UK? >How do football clubs make money? >How the men's game makes astronomically more money >Why did debate is completely disingenuous Shout outs: @demoballingPB - Twitter @Demoballing - IG www.demo-balling.com learn how to trade the forex markets! My podcasts are mastered by the excellen...
021: #DISUNOMICS - ECONOMICS OF DATING: MARKET VALUE ANALYSIS W/IFE
July 30, 2017 23:05 - 34 minutesDating can be so much easier if we looked at it from a more economical perspective. How? It's broken down in part by me and Ife >How society judges market value for men & women >Is this valuation accurate? >Does the data reflect this in peoples dating preferences? >How does this differ per age, salary & attractiveness? >Why knowing your market value is key Shout outs: @demoballingPB - Twitter @Demoballing - IG www.demo-balling.com learn how to trade the forex markets! @PitcherAndPaint - h...
020: #DISUNOMICS - PHASES, RACISM IN THE WORK PLACE & ECONOMICS OF DATING W/KUNMI DANIELS
July 23, 2017 22:37 - 45 minutesThis week I'm joined by the lovely @KDanielBooks to discuss her excellent book "Phases", being black in the work place as well as dating! >What "Phases" is about? > The experiences of a black woman in the workplace > How to handle micro aggressions in a professional environment > How are men & women valued by society? > Are these valuations changing? > Is the money for beauty trade off fair? > The role finances play in relationships today Shout outs: #TheReceiptsPodcast- https://soundcloud...
019: #DISUNOMICS - FAKE NEWS!!!
July 16, 2017 22:51 - 37 minutesThis week I explore some of the news stories/society norms that might not be as accurate as we have been led to believe! > Do nurses need foodbanks? Is the rise of foodbanks due to poverty? > Are zero hour contracts evil? > Are immigrants damaging our economy? > Wage gap? > Are black people more aggressive? Shout outs: @SimplyLee14 - twitter My podcast is mastered by the excellent Complex Studios @TheComplexStud - Twitter @TheComplexStudio - IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
018: #DISUNOMICS - INFLATION - WHAT, WHO & HOW
July 09, 2017 22:20 - 19 minutesThis week I discuss the ever important concept that is inflation. We all have heard of it but what is it truly about? What is its impact? > What is inflation? > How is inflation measured? > Causes of inflation? > Inflation in the UK today > How inflation impacts different groups of people Shout outs: @TheLuxPlugUK- IG for your designer attire! @anniedrea - IG the YouTuber My podcast is mastered by the excellent Complex Studios @TheComplexStud - Twitter @TheComplexStudio - IG Learn more...
017: #DISUNOMICS - AUSTERITY
July 02, 2017 22:40 - 27 minutesWe have been hearing about austerity an awful lot in the last 4-6 weeks! Election propaganda from the major parties as well as the tragedy of Grenfell Tower in West London. > What is austerity > Examples of austerity > What lead to the current austerity measures > The impacts of austerity & on whom > Attitudes to the working class & Grenfell Tower My podcast was mastered by the wonderful Complex Studios! @TheComplexStud - Twitter @TheComplexStudio - IG Check them out! Learn more about yo...
016: #DISUNOMICS - TRADING PLACES W/DAVID BELLE
June 12, 2017 22:39 - 32 minutesI discuss the basics of trading with experienced trader @__db____ . We discuss what got him into trading, what trading actually entails, the misconceptions, it's importance to the economy & how central banks impact the markets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
015: #DISUNOMICS - ELECTION WEEK - WHO WHAT WHAT WHERE
June 04, 2017 22:40 - 43 minutesThis week I discuss the up and coming general election in the UK on June 8th 2017. > Why its not the end of the world if you don't want to vote > Why we shouldn't shame people for who they vote for > Immigration policies > Economic policies > Housing policies > NHS policies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
005: #DISUNOMICS - MO' MONEY MO' PROBLEMS
May 22, 2017 20:35 - 29 minutesWhat is money? Like really?! I explore >What money actually is > The history of money > Why the origin of money is a problem > Todays society and how money is the root of evil! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
010: #DISUNOMICS - FEMINISM W/BUNMI & BOLA SOL
May 22, 2017 20:29 - 1 hourI am joined by two lovely ladies @Bola_Sol & @MisBunmBastic to talk all things feminism. > What is feminism? > What are the different forms of feminism? > Should we identify as feminist? > Gender wage gap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
014: #DISUNOMICS - THE TRUTH ABOUT THE NHS W/DOCTOR LEE
May 21, 2017 22:17 - 1 hourI am joined by my good friend Doctor "Lee" @SimplyLee14 as we discuss the NHS in detail. > How it's structured > How its funded > The truth about privatisation > How the NHS compares with other systems > Who has the best policies for NHS in #GE2017 > What is the most efficient way for the NHS to operate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
013: #DISUNOMICS - ENTITLEMENT CULTURE
May 08, 2017 23:39 - 32 minutesThis is an episode were I explore how society has become super entitled. I discuss entitlement in human interactions, in politics, in the economy & society as a whole! I Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
012: #DISUNOMICS - GENERAL ELECTION W/KELECHI
April 19, 2017 23:23 - 47 minutesI am joined by Kelechi (@kelechiahaneku) as we discuss the shock annoucement of a June 8th 2017 General election. We debate Corbyn vs May, why it is important to vote, the various motivation for voting, what the general election actually is & how it works! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
011: #DISUNOMICS - THE PEAKONOMICS OF THE HOUSING MARKET
April 09, 2017 23:14 - 1 hourI'm joined by David (@dbelle1992) & Kelechi (@kelechiahaneku) to discuss the PEAKonomics of the housing market. We discuss why the housing market is in a dire state in London, who is responsible, renting vs mortgages & the solution to the housing crisis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
009: #DISUNOMICS - IMMIGRATION
March 25, 2017 15:44 - 31 minutesDo we really have a problem with immigration in the UK? This week's podcast explores what NET migration is, what the economical and social impacts are & why the evidence suggests the complete opposite of what mainstream media have been polluting the airwaves with today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
008: #DISUNOMICS - CAPITALISM
March 15, 2017 21:52 - 34 minutesWhat capitalism is, the various types of capitalism, the advantages and the disadvantages. A brief easy to follow breakdown of the economic system that dominates the world today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
007: #DISUNOMICS - B**** BETTER HAVE MY MONEY!
March 07, 2017 20:57 - 28 minutesShould we be asking the authorities that run this country more questions about our living conditions? Why are we earning less money but our costs are going up? How have we been getting by & is it sustainable? www.disunomics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
006: #DISUNOMICS - WHAT ARE YOU FIGHTING FOR?
February 10, 2017 20:46 - 33 minutesWhat are you fighting for? Do you know? What do you want to change? Are you going about it in the most efficient manor? Find out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
004: #DISUNOMICS - AUTUMN STATEMENT
November 24, 2016 15:07 - 18 minutesThe breakdown for the Autumn budget statement with analysis that is relevant to every day people in the UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
002: GIST W/BOLA SOL - SOCIAL MEDIA & ECONOMICS OF DATING
October 30, 2016 21:14 - 1 hourHow you can benefit from social media as well as how economics can be used to rationalise dating decisions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices