Herconomics
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHerconomics is a podcast about economic topics discussed by a business student who knew almost nothing about economics before college. As she navigates her way through a business degree, host Cat Hercules shares the concepts she finds most interesting in an approachable manner. Whether you work on Wall Street or have never taken a business class in your life, Herconomics will explain both the most simple and most challenging ideas related to the economy.
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Episodes
Externalities?
March 02, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.28 MBGet your five minute fix on externalities! In this episode, I will be talking about the difference between positive and negative externalities, as well as your loud neighbor that plays music until 2am on a Tuesday. Don't forget to follow on instagram @herconomicspodcast and twitter @herconomicspod!
WSW: Stocking Up For War?
February 20, 2022 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.16 MBThis week's Wall Street Wednesday (posted on a Sunday, oops!) discusses the economic implications global conflict could have. I go in depth about stock/market indexes and how bonds work, then discuss how the market is responding to impending war. See you next time with a new concept episode!
Dividends?
February 02, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 4.9 MBNew episode about dividends! It's heavy on accounting, so buckle in and learn more about how your investments can pay you! Don't forget to follow my instagram @herconomicspodcast and twitter @herconomicspod :)
WSW: Power to the Labor Supply
January 19, 2022 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.51 MBOh my goodness, two Wall Street Wednesday episodes in a row! I’m so excited to start 2022 off strong with this great episode about the labor market in the U.S. Let me know if there are any current events you want to know more about or if there’s a topic you’re interested in! Here is the article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/workers-enjoy-upper-hand-as-employers-scramble-to-fill-jobs-11642132764
WSW: Thanks, Supply Chain
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MBHELLO WELCOME TO THE FIRST WALL STREET WEDNESDAY EPISODE!! My deepest apologies for being M.I.A., pinky promise I'm back for good! In this ep, I will be digging deep into the supply chain problems we're facing right now as we go into the holiday season. Don't forget to follow my Instagram @herconomicspodcast and my Twitter @herconomicspod for updates! Link to article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/thanksgiving-dinner-staples-might-be-hard-to-find-thanks-to-supply-chain-issues-11636453800
Scarcity?
September 07, 2021 01:00 - 7 minutes - 5.31 MBHello! Short ep this week about scarcity. I hope you enjoy, and let me know what you think about a new format for my podcast. Here is the link to start your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1788103
Trade?
September 01, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MBHi everyone! Here is a special mid-week edition of Herconomics. In this episode, I discuss a fantastic donut trade simulation, as well as tennis shoes and race cars. Listen to find out more about how trade creates value and how to maximize trade!
Supply and Demand?
August 17, 2021 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MBWe're talking about some supply and demand topics!! This is such a big concept, so I focused on the law of supply & demand, shifters of supply & demand, and supply/demand vs quantity supplied/demanded. Let me know if you have any questions, and as always, you can follow me on instagram @herconomicspodcast and twitter @herconomicspod. Let me know what you think!
Profit?
August 10, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBHello everyone! Thanks for bearing with me and waiting the extra week for the new episode. I was still receiving a bunch of feedback from my first episode. This week we're talking about implicit and explicit costs, a little bit of opportunity cost, and the difference between accounting and economic profit (and why that difference is super important). Next week it's supply and demand, so let me know if you have any questions, especially as a follow up from the elasticity episode. Also, here...
Elasticity?
July 26, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBHELLO EVERYONE WELCOME TO MY FIRST EPISODE!!! This has been such a labor of love and a ridiculously long process but my first full episode is now here! Yay! In this one, I discuss the many many many nuances of elasticity, including supply and demand, substitutes, tax incidences, and more. Don't forget to follow me on instagram and twitter, where you will also find the supply and demand graphs mentioned in this episode. Thanks bye!!!
Welcome to Herconomics
July 19, 2021 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.58 MBHello everyone! Welcome to Herconomics! In this trailer episode, I discuss what you can expect from this podcast and give some background about myself. It's a short one, but the first episode, which will be uploaded in the next two weeks, I will be answering your questions about elasticity!