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Saudi Arabia's swift impact on European football has transformed the game's landscape. Through hefty investments in top clubs and sponsorships, Saudi Arabia now plays a pivotal role globally. Yet, this influence raises questions about sports washing. This captivating interplay of power and economics brings out the link between sports and geopolitics, with far-reaching consequences.
Tune in to the final episode of Decoded, Season 5 as we journey through the economic pitch and uncover the game-changing impact on history, economics, and more. It's all about the score beyond the field in this episode of Decoded!
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According to Fortune, a data report from research company QuestionPro suggests that ‘The Eras Tour’ has the potential to generate a staggering $4.6 billion in consumer spending in the United States alone. Is Taylor Swift saving the United States from a recession? How does this affect the household’s private disposable income? Can this also lead to a surge in the prices of goods?
Tune in to this episode of Decoded as we explore the economic impact of the music industry and how supporting our favourite artists affects the economy in the form of an increase in output, employment and even a rise in inflation.
The economic instability in the Indian neighbourhood is palpable. China and Pakistan are going through an unprecedented economic crisis and there seems to be no way out. But how did they land up in this situation? What were the events that led to the economic downfall of these crucial economies? What impact will these developments have on India and how can this shape the geopolitics of the subcontinent region?
Tune in to the fourth episode of Decoded Season 5 to discover the intricacies of this emerging economic crisis and its influence on the Indian economy.
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Sudan is burning and the reason behind it is greed - the greed of the military tyrants. But, how are the common people suffering? How are their lives being made miserable due to the economic downturn? Does this also have global-level implications?
Tune in to the third episode of Decoded Season 5 to find out the intricacies of this socio-political humanitarian crisis and its historical context.
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The world is growing, but what follows the development is the devastation due to climate change. Is the impact homogeneous? Who is impacted the most? Will the government step in at the right time? Or will the people be their own saviours?
Tune in to the second episode of Decoded Season 5 to better understand the intricacies of social disharmony and ecological crisis.
The “Credit Suisse” crisis has unquestionably turned into an unprecedented financial debacle with detrimental repercussions. How are various stakeholders across the world reacting to this financial disequilibrium? Has the collapse of Credit Suisse throttled the entire banking system of India? Are the investors apprehensive of their respective investment choices?
Tune in to the first episode of Decoded season 5 to know about the interplay of various factors in the disruption of the Suisse Bank.
Regulatory technology, popularly known as RegTech, is a technology system that has been gaining traction recently. Considering its integration into the existing legacy framework, how feasible will such a paradigm shift be? What are the various risks associated with it?
Tune in to the fifth episode of Decoded 4.0 to know how RegTech, which emerged as a watchdog for technology, has now become a game changer for businesses across the globe!
Hosts: Hardik, Yuvraj & Satakshi
Energy transition is the transformation of the global energy sector from fossil-based to zero-carbon. How are different countries across the world reacting to the goal of net zero carbon emissions? What are the political and social roadblocks preventing this paradigm shift?
Tune in to the fourth episode of Decoded 4.0 to know more about the interplay of various factors in the energy transition and the future that it upholds.
Hosts: Abhiram, Amit & Harsh
What are the implications of data governance? Who are the different stakeholders involved? Is governance pivotal in combating data inconsistencies and data integration? How has data created a multitude of opportunities for the contemporary world to progress?
Tune in to the third episode of Decoded 4.0 to know more about data governance and interesting questions that emerge from it.
Hosts: Yashvi, Aayush & Sehar
Do cultures that bother to name and acknowledge an emotion feel those emotions more intensely? What part of my human experience is being compromised just because I don't know the word for it? Are people's perceptions of the world relative to their spoken language? Is language reality honestly because of thought, or is it thought which occurs because of language?
Tune in to the second episode of Decoded 4.0 to know more about the linguistic relativity hypothesis and interesting questions that emerge from it.
Host: Neeyati, Nihira & Sparsh
Should governments aid their citizens in the event that the global economy dips into a recession by giving money periodically, as cash, to individuals, unconditionally? Will it help in resolving the country’s widespread poverty?
Tune in to the first episode of Decoded 4.0 to know more about the concept and feasibility of Universal Basic Income.
Host: Srishti, Kavya & Latika
The Economics Society, SRCC was privileged to interview Dr Swati Dhingra, Associate Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics under the third season of our podcast series, Decoded.
An alumnus of SRCC, she is the winner of the FIW Young Economist Award with her research spanning the fields of international economics, globalisation and industrial policy. Tune in as we discuss with her the challenges and laws surrounding the ‘Indian Labour Market’.
Host: Nikunj Khetan
Editor: Swapnil Sagar
The Economics Society, SRCC was privileged to interview Dr Ritwik Banerjee, Associate Professor of Economics and Social Sciences, IIM Bangalore, under the third season of our podcast series, Decoded.
With his primary research areas lying at the intersection of Behavioural and Development Economics, he is currently investigating the key economic issues of corruption, inequality, education and discrimination. Tune in as we discuss with him 'Development through the lens of Behavioural Economics'.
Host: Abhiram Lokanathan
Editor: Swapnil Sagar
The Economics Society, SRCC was privileged to interview Dr Debayan Gupta, faculty at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Ashoka University, under the third season of our podcast series, Decoded.
A computer scientist with profound knowledge in cryptography and secure computation, tune in as he simplifies the functioning of Blockchains and decrypts the curious case of Cryptocurrencies.
Host: Maithili Sharma
Editor: Swapnil Sagar
The Economics Society, SRCC was privileged to interview Ms Tanvee Gupta Jain, Chief Indian Economist, UBS Securities India Pvt Ltd., under the third season of our podcast series, Decoded.
An experienced economist with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry and an alumna of the Delhi School of Economics, tune in as we discuss with her the 'Global Supply Chain Disruptions' caused by the pandemic.
Host: Neeyati Fitkariwala
Editor: Swapnil Sagar
The Economics Society, SRCC was privileged to interview Mr Pradeep Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of Axis My India, under the third season of our podcast series, Decoded.
India’s leading psephologist, Mr Pradeep Gupta has authored a book named ‘How India Votes: And What It Means’ that talks about the nature of Indian elections and demystifies how Indians vote. Tune in as we discuss with him the complexities involved in 'Predicting Elections in a Country of 1.3 Billion'.
Host: Yashvi Mittal
Editor: Swapnil Sagar
The Economics Society, SRCC was privileged to interview Ms Aastha Gudwani, India Economist at the Bank of America, under the third season of our podcast series, Decoded.
An experienced economist with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry, tune in as we discuss with her the fiscal and monetary policies that have helped India in 'Arising Out of the Pandemic's Shadows'.
Host: Ananya Dhanuka
Editor: Swapnil Sagar
The Economics Society, SRCC is back with another journey through a myriad of ideas and dilemmas with its second season of Decoded. Witness a discourse involving the clash of conflicting elements that constitute our society and being.
The myth of the middle class is a growing concern. Does the middle class really exist? Is the class divide too wide to consider a mid-way? Or, is it simply a silent majority of people wanting to live a better life? Get to know more about this "99%" in our next episode of Decoded.
The Economics Society, SRCC is back with another journey through a myriad of ideas and dilemmas with its second season of Decoded. Witness a discourse involving the clash of conflicting elements that constitute our society and being.
History is replete with atrocities committed against certain communities. The wrongdoings have always followed a dynamic of supposedly superior entities considering it their right to invade and exploit their so called "inferior" subjugates. Should these acts of inhumane nature be fed into history or should these communities be compensated for their sufferings? Do reparations suffice in quantitative measures or are social reparations the requisite for the present scenario? Get to know more about the hugely debated topic of reparations in our next episode of Decoded.
The Economics Society, SRCC is back with another journey through a myriad of ideas and dilemmas with its second season of Decoded. Witness a discourse involving the clash of conflicting elements that constitute our society and being.
Over the centuries, innovations of all kind have changed the way we used to live. Be it the advent of Netflix that made cinema halls run for their money or electrical vehicles that might be the requisite tipping point for environmental transformation, we are surrounded by such events. Get to know more about these disruptive innovations in our next episode of Decoded.
The Economics Society, SRCC is back with another journey through a myriad of ideas and dilemmas with its second season of Decoded. Witness a discourse involving the clash of conflicting elements that constitute our society and being.
Freedom of Speech and Expression have been instrumental to our country ever since the time of freedom struggle. However, with the current era of censorship being structurally dominated by those in power, we may have another freedom struggle to look forward to. A process of filtering information that started with the need to protect the citizens is turning out to be detrimental to the entire nation. Get to know more about the controversial debate around censorship and protecting culture with our next episode of Decoded.
The Economics Society, SRCC is back with another journey through a myriad of ideas and dilemmas with its second season of Decoded. Witness a discourse involving the clash of conflicting elements that constitute our society and being.
Why are we so unbothered about the consequences in future, when it comes to choices for the present? Why do people drink and drive despite the threat of punishments? Why do our political leaders focus on securing votes in their next tenure at the cost of a better future for the country? Get to know more about the choices of short term rewards and the consequent, impending risks in our new episode of Decoded.
The Economics Society, SRCC is back with another journey through a myriad of ideas and dilemmas with its second season of Decoded. Witness a discourse involving the clash of conflicting elements that constitute our society and being.
Have we transcended from the era of Caveat Emptor to Caveat Venditor or does status quo prevail? Is aggressive marketing just consumer manipulation in disguise? Is social media marketing a positive cultural revolution, or another blow to the consumers' weaknesses - Is Consumer really the King? Unveil the layers of consumer manipulation with our next episode of Decoded.
The Economics Society, SRCC is back with another journey through a myriad of ideas and dilemmas with its second season of Decoded. Witness a discourse involving the clash of conflicting elements that constitute our society and being.
Down with dope, up with hope? Is weed a medicine which should be legalised, or a drug to be prohibited? Are sex workers as instrumental to an economy as an investment banker? How does banning Euthanasia pose a threat to your freedom of choice? Immerse yourself into this vicious pool of Repugnant Transactions with our new episode of Decoded.
The Economics Society, SRCC is back with another journey through a myriad of ideas and dilemmas with its second season of Decoded. Witness a discourse involving the clash of conflicting elements that constitute our society and being.
They say that Data is the new oil. Is it justified to give Data such concentrated power? Is Data Privacy more important that Data Transparency? Is the omnipresence of Data harming us, or helping us? Should Data be regulated? Get to know more about the Catch-22 surrounding Data Privacy and Absolute Transparency in this episode of Decoded.
The Economics Society, SRCC is back with another journey through a myriad of ideas and dilemmas with its second season of Decoded. Witness a discourse involving the clash of conflicting elements that constitute our society and being.
Is culture a boon by Civilisation or is it a grey cloud over our Individuality? Are we the product of societies or, are societies created by a collective of singularities? In the race of life, is it our integration into communities, or our Individualism that gets us past the finish line? Tune in to our new episode to delve more.
The Economics Society, SRCC is back with another journey through a myriad of ideas and dilemmas with its second season of Decoded. Witness a discourse involving the clash of conflicting elements that constitute our society and being.
How much should the government intervene in free markets? Do corporates write public policy? Does lobbying hamper the integrity of the ruling parties? Can corporates and civil societies go hand-in-hand? Tune in to our second episode to get more insights into the conflict.
The Economics Society, SRCC is back with another journey through a myriad of ideas and dilemmas with it's second season of Decoded. Witness a discourse involving the clash of conflicting elements that constitute our society and being.
Tune in as we take you through the subtleties of, Democracy and Authoritarian regimes. Get some coffee, sit back, and listen to the structures being simplified.
The Economics Society, SRCC was privileged to interview Mr. M.K. Venu, a renowned economic and political journalist under our podcast series Decoded.
Having pushed independent digital news media ahead as a Founding Editor of The Wire, Mr. Venu has also served as the Executive Editor of The Hindu and the Managing Editor of the Financial Express.
Tune in as we interact with him on 'The Role of Media in Times of Covid-19'
The Economics Society, SRCC was privileged to interview Prof. Amiya Bagchi, a distinguished political economist under our podcast series Decoded.
The Former Director and RBI Professor of the Centre For Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta, Prof Bagchi has authored and edited over 250 books, monographs and academic articles.
Tune in as we interact with this Padma Shri recipient on ‘The Economic and Social Consequences of Colonial Rule’.
The Economics Society was privileged to interview Ms Lydia Powell, distinguished fellow and Head of the Centre for Resources Management at ORF under our podcast series Decoded.
The editor of the ORF Energy News Monitor, Ms Powell was the Congressional Fellow at the East West Centre, Washington and has authored the book ‘Oil in US Energy Policy: Searching for Clues of Influence.’
Tune in as we interact with her on the issue of ‘Universal Electrification in India’.
The Economics Society was privileged to interview Dr. Navroz Dubash, a professor at the Centre for Policy Research, under our podcast series Decoded.
He has engaged in the climate debate as a scholar, policy adviser and activist for 25 years and writes regularly on climate change, energy, air pollution, water policy and the politics of regulation in the developing world.
Tune in as we have a discussion with him on ‘Making Sustainable Development Work’.
The Economics Society was privileged to interview Dr. Rathin Roy, the director of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) and the Economic Advisor to the Thirteenth Finance Commission.
Tune in as we have an interactive discussion with the former Director of Asia Pacific Regional Centre, UNDP on ‘Fiscal Policy in these Uncertain Times’
The Economics Society was privileged to interview Mr. Gerry Rodgers, Former Director of the International Institute for Labour Studies under our podcast series Decoded. He has had over 30 years of experience working with the International Labour Office (ILO) and was the former Technical Director of the World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization.
Tune in as we have a discussion with him on The Role and Relevance of Labour Market Policies in Emerging Economies
The Economics Society was privileged to interview Mr. Anand Arni, former special secretary in the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) under our podcast series Decoded.
Tune in as we interact with the man who has had over 25 years of experience in issues related to Afghanistan and Pakistan on the US-Taliban Peace Deal.
The Economics Society was privileged to interview Prof. Jayati Ghosh on ‘Unemployment in Developing Countries’ under our podcast series, Decoded. Decoded is a platform where we interact with guests who have had an indelible impact in their domain.
Tune in as we have an interactive discussion with the Former Chairperson of The Centre for Economic Studies and Planning at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
The Economics Society was privileged to interview Mr. Ashish Gupta, the Managing Director and Head of Equity Research at Credit Suisse under our podcast series Decoded. Decoded is a platform where we interact with guests who have had an indelible impact in their domain.
Tune in as we have an interactive discussion with the man who predicted India’s Banking Crisis in his landmark report, on 'India's Banking Sector and the Road Ahead'.
The Economics Society was privileged to interview Mr. Viral Shah on ‘The Aadhaar Project’ under Decoded, our podcast series. Decoded is a platform where we interact with guests who have had an indelible impact in their domain.
Tune in as we have an interactive discussion with the Co-creator of the Julia Programming Language and the man behind the introduction of Aadhaar, Mr. Shah.