Everything Economics

In this episode, Tahlia chats to Wall Street Journal write and author, Ryan Dezember, about his recently published book Underwater. This book analyzes the housing crisis of 2007, and looks in detail at the lead up to this crash, revealing new information about the housing market, that we never had before now. Spoiler: the housing crash was not just to do with sub-prime mortgages. It discusses the aftermath of this crash, including the birth of the wall street landlord, and what the future might hold for those who are unable to buy their own home. --About-- Everything Economics is a podcast that looks at a wide range of economics topics through a socialist lens. Join Tahlia to learn about externalities, wealth inequality, human rights and how the economy should, and can, support people. --Find and Follow-- Get Underwater: https://bookshop.org/books/underwater-how-our-american-dream-of-homeownership-became-a-nightmare/9781250241801 Follow Ryan: https://twitter.com/RyanDezember Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdoch Follow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomics Follow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblins Find more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com Find out more at https://everythingeconomics.pinecast.co Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code cavegoblins for 40% off for 4 months, and support Everything Economics.

In the final episode of the healthcare series, Tahlia discusses recent changes to the delivery of private healthcare in British Columbia, and speculates about the challenges this may present for the public system.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia compares public and private healthcare systems, considering what is more efficient financially, what delivers the best health outcomes for patients, and what delivers the best population health broadly.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks about healthcare spending in high income countries, what this means for coverage rates, and whether or not higher spending leads to better healthcare outcomes.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

Everything Economics is back! This is the first episode of a multi part series about Healthcare. In this episode, Tahlia introduces what healthcare is, and highlights the key differences between public and private systems, how they are funded, and what it means to have both. There is also a flow chart to guide you through this episode.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks to Jodie Kirnsher, author and NYU affiliate, about her latest book Broke. Broke follows 7 people as they struggle with the repercussions of their home city, Detroit, going broke.Preview and buy Broke here: https://books.google.ca/books/about/Broke.html?id=ciqLDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kpreadbutton&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=falseFollow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks to Anise Shaw from the Art Babbit's Appreciation Society about why the animation industry in Vancouver needs a union, and what you can do to get on board.Join the Art Babbit's discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/GEz9RVCFollow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

This week, Tahlia tries out a new, more conversational format. Doug Vandelay of Van x Van joins her to talk about the 40 hour work week, its history, productivity, and if this is the best system for people to live under.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Doug: https://twitter.com/dougvandelayRead Bullshit Jobs: https://www.strike.coop/bullshit-jobs/Follow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks to Horse Farmers from Oregon, Thomas and Lilli, about their experience with legalized cannabis and its impacts on the hay supply.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In this special episode, Tahlia compiles audio from people marching for climate justice in Vancouver, as part of the international Earth Strike movement.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia looks at policy and tools a government can use to tackle the opioid epidemic, and treat drug users fairly.Police report not available (sorry).Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In part I of a two part series on opioids, Tahlia looks at prescription rates, opioid related hospitalizations, and opioid related deaths across the US and Canada. Since the 1990s, opioid prescription rates have increased significantly, driving the opioid crisis and fentanyl crisis the continent finds itself in.Read the Canadian Institute of Health Information report here: https://www.cihi.ca/sites/default/files/document/opioid-related-harms-report-2018-en-web.pdfFollow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In this episode, in light of the upcoming Labour Day in Canada, Tahlia discusses the impacts and importance of labour unions on fair wages, fair working conditions, access to healthcare, and how anti-union lobbying has directly contributed to rising income inequality.Read the Costco vs. Walmart turnover example here: https://hbr.org/2006/12/the-high-cost-of-low-wagesFollow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia uses memes to explain how the free market is supposed to work in theory, and considers whether or not they do influence people's political ideology.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks to Evan Charleton, the International Organizer for Youth at Earth Strike. Earth Strike is a global strike for climate change. taking place across the world from September 20 - 27, 2019. Listen to this episode to learn more.Be sure to connect via their website: https://www.earth-strike.com/Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia looks at the science cuts in Australia under the leadership of the Coalition. Why would a government want to invest in science? Why are cuts to science even a bad thing?Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia discusses the critical importance of reproductive rights, from abortion, to contraception, to paid parental leave. She also talks about what happens when these rights are violated, giving direct examples of impacts from the global gag rule.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia discusses wired and mobile internet pricing in Canada, whether it is fair, how much companies invest in capital upgrades, and how they take consumer benefits and turn them into their own.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

Everything Economics is taking a little break for the month of May and early June due to a very busy work schedule and lots of travel. Tahlia will be back with a buffer and more episodes for you in mid June so stick around!Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia explores some ways communities are tackling climate change, despite a lack of leadership from world governments.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia discusses how the recent cuts to Toronto Public Health might impact the City, by making comparisons to anti-tobacco promotion in Australia, and broadly looks at the importance of prevention funding within a healthcare system.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

This episode is a follow up to episode 29, about how to define the middle class, in which Tahlia explores what changes in income this group of people have experience over time. Not surprisingly, inequality is more prevalent in America than every before, as middle class and lower class incomes stagnate or decline, while those of the upper class continue to grow.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks about Game of Thrones and economics, focusing on agriculture and food. What will the citizens of Westeros eat with the upcoming long winter, and how will the war against the Night King influence the food supply?Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks about universal basic income. Unlike in other shows, she hasn't done deep research into the topic, but rather discusses her initial thoughts from a more theoretical perspective. Why is this something people are talking about, and what is it trying to achieve?Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks to Patrick Holt, an author who contributed to the book Economics and Superheroes, with a chapter on Spiderman. Find out what he wrote in his chapter and why someone as smart as Peter Parker always finds himself to be poor.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia introduces the topic of the middle class, but discussing the various ways different researchers actually define this group of people. This can be done a number of different ways, broadly based on income, education and/or culture, but getting consistency is essential for informing policy.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks about Valyrian Steel and the Economics of Game of Thrones. Learn how it is linked to real-world Damascus steel, and what is likely to happen when Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen rediscover the secret to forging new steel with dragons and magic.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, and in light of the ongoing snowmageddon, Tahlia talks about the polar vortex of 2019. What was its impact on the economy, and what does it tell us about climate change, and how society can mitigate and adapt.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia tackles Trump's Border Wall. She explores some key challenges around costs, land acquisition, ethics and ecology to see whether or not the project is in fact worth it.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia looks at the Wildlings, or Free Folk in Game of Thrones through an economic lens. She discusses feminism, how an economy without money would work, and immigration and refugees.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia looks at what has happened to the recreational cannabis market in Canada since legalization. Find out how much data is available, what happened to demand and supply, and how the plan to pardon related criminal records will benefit the country at large.

This is the first episode in an ongoing series about the economics of Game of Thrones! In this episode, Tahlia discovers a magic cycle in Westeros and Essos, compares it to how a business cycle works in the real world, and discusses how models can fall apart in reality and even in fantasy.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at http://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks to John Andrew Robinson about Captain America and Economics, plus, his extra work on fairy tales and folklore, and how they influence and reflect economic behaviours in real life. Specifically we chat about the concept of property in relation to Goldilocks and Lord of the Rings, and how it is much more than just a bundle of rights.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

Today, Tahlia begins a series on agricultural economics. Starting with commodity crops, and more specifically corn, she explores how much corn is grown, who grows it, and what is grown for? Also hear about some of the challenges and moral issues facing this industry today.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia has a fun conversation with Rob Salkowitz about Alan Moore and how he shaped the comics industry to the one we see today. We discuss some of his works, including the Watchmen and V for Vendetta, but most importantly, chat about how we was the first author to create realistic worlds using economic realism as a tool.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

Today, Tahlia talks about her home state and how it manage its recent mining boom. For over a decade, WA sold tonnes and tonnes of iron ore to international markets, but how well did the state collect revenue from the boom and use this revenue to secure future generations? Not so well, listen to this episode to find out why.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

More superheroes! In this episode, Tahlia talks to John Swinton who contributed to the book, Superheroes and Economics, analyzing Batman and The Shadow. They are both vigilantes but have incredibly different strengths and weaknesses, so how do they compare in the delivery of justice?Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

In this episode Tahlia discusses whether or not pricing water is an efficient way to manage the scarce resource. She touches on natural monopoies, agriculture and urban case studies, as well as what the UN is up to on a world scale.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia sets the scene for talking about water pricing, by discussing how the global water market looks today. Specifically, she talks about water scarcity, consumption and sanitation, current challenges and risks for the future.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

Why does Superman fight Batman? Moreover, why do superheroes and villains do anything they do at all? In this episode, I sit down with author of Economics and Superheroes, Brian O'Rourke, to talk about how economic theory can be applied to superhero comics. We chat about superman, whether or not villains are irrational, and how Wonder Woman was well ahead of the feminist movement.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

Following up from Episode 13, in this episode Tahlia talks about water solutions for California. Is the California WaterFix truly the best solution to secure the nations water in the future? If so, why is the project facing such strong opposition from the Restore the Delta group, among other critics?Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks water in California. The state is in trouble due to increased droughts and climate change, and must plan for their future. Find out what happens when water becomes scarce, in a state that is so dependent on agriculture.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia talks about the National Energy Guarantee in Australia, a new policy that was the catalyst for a change of leadership for the liberal party and for the nation. So what is this guarantee all about? Will it drive down emissions or will it fail?Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

In this episode Tahlia talks to PhD candidate, Pablo Gutierrez about his research into income inequality in Canada.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia gives a rundown on what monetary policy is, and how quantitative easing changed this after the global financial crisis of 2007. Did this new tool work in its first five years?Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia discusses the economics of marijuana legalization in light of recent changes to Canadian laws. She also speaks with PhD candidate, Gustavo Tovar Albuqurque, about his research into medical marijuana legalization, and its impact on violet crime in California.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

This week on Everything Economics, Tahlia discusses Trump's Trade War! Why is taking on China in the first place? How have they responded to his tariffs on imports, and who will be impacted by this?Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia looks at NAFTA from the perspective of Canada. How has Canada fared from the trade agreement? And why is everyone so upset about their dairy industry, supply management, and tariffs that have been around for so long?Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

In this episode of Everything Economics, Tahlia explores why the US wants to leave the NAFTA. Hear about manufacturing jobs, whether they were impacted more by competition from China than from Mexico, and what would happen to income if the country did in fact, close off from international trade.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

This is not an episode Trump's trade war! In this episode, Tahlia explores why countries trade, and how international trade can be damaging without the right regulations in place. When the NAFTA was implemented, Mexico experienced a rise in equality which is explained.Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com

In this episode, Tahlia explains how income distribution can be understood using the Lorenz Curve. Without getting overly mathematical, she tells us how to calculate the Gini Coefficient to find out exactly how equal or unequal, your country may be.Read on Medium: https://medium.com/@tahlia.murdoch/income-distribution-basics-1a92976d46b0Follow Tahlia: https://twitter.com/tahliamurdochFollow Everything Economics: https://twitter.com/everyeconomicsFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at https://cavegoblins.com