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The Sound of Economics

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European Union
Ukraine
Eu-China Relations
Green Transition
China's Economic Development
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Geoeconomics
Belt and Road Initiative
Geopolitical Strategy
Russia
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Eu-China Summit
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EU Artificial Intelligence Act
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Global South
Debt Sustainability
Fiscal Rules

The Sound of Economics brings you insights, debates, and research-based discussions on economic policy in Europe and beyond. The podcast is produced by Bruegel, an independent and non-doctrinal think tank based in Brussels. It seeks to contribute to European and global economic policy-making through open, fact-based, and policy-relevant research, analysis, and debate.

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Will Europe do what it takes to defend the continent and the single market? In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie is joined by Bruegel Director Jeromin Zettelmeyer and Senior Fellows Simone Tagliapietra and Reinhilde Veugel... more

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie is joined by Professor Amita Batra, of Jawaharlal Nehru University's Centre for South Asian Studies, and Bruegel Senior Fellow Ignacio Garcia Bercero to discuss the European Union-India... more

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, Yuyun Zhan sits down with Alicia García-Herrero and Marc Hijink to examine the Nexperia case – the Dutch semiconductor firm owned by China’s Wingtech – and how it became a flashpoint in Europe’s evolving rel... more

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In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie discusses Ukraine peace talks with Bruegel’s Guntram Wolff and Nicolas Véron, and how the EU can manage the high-stakes standoff between Kyiv, Moscow and Washington. Over the past week,... more

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Recent Guests

Amita Batra
Professor from Delhi
Episode: EU-India: trading partners with potential
Ignacio Garcia-Bercero
Bruegel trade fellow with experience in EU trade negotiations
Bruegel
Episode: EU-India: trading partners with potential
Jos Delbeke
Former director general of the Commission's DG Klima and one of the inventors of the European Union's emissions trading system.
European University Institute
Episode: How can carbon credits work better?
Georg Zachmann
Economist focused on European energy capacity and energy transition.
Episode: How can carbon credits work better?
Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
PhD student in economics at Harvard and author of The Double Tax
Harvard
Episode: Double tax – why women pay it and what to do about it
Marie-Sophie Lappe
Researcher at Bruegel specializing in wealth and investment trends
Bruegel
Episode: Double tax – why women pay it and what to do about it
Damien Levie
Head of the unit managing the FDI screening system at the European Commission
European Commission
Episode: EU foreign direct investment, explained
Niclas Poitier
Researcher at Bruegel focusing on economic security
Bruegel
Episode: EU foreign direct investment, explained
Simon O'Connor
Head of the Secretariat for the Ukraine Donor Platform
Ukraine Donor Platform
Episode: Rebuilding Ukraine: international support, defence and recovery

Host

Rebecca Christie
Host of The Sound of Economics, well-versed in economic policy debates and discussions, often moderating episodes with leading experts in the field.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • This is not a podcast about economics

    The podcast is not about economics. It consists of professors in political science talking about how great they think the EU is.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The real Discipulus
    Denmark8 months ago
  • Excellent podcast super credible contributors

    For anyone who is a interested in trade or other aspects of economics, this podcast gets into the weeds with real expert contributors.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    savod1977
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Good indepth

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DaniDani
    3 years ago
  • Good indepth

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dani
    3 years ago
  • Good, inspirational Bruegel content

    The first two episodes have covered important and interesting topics in an enlightening way for the uninitiated and the more knowledgable alike. The insights from Bruegel scholars in this new format are inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LeaFov
    Denmark9 years ago

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Overall, many find the insights inspirational and valuable for both the informed audience and those less familiar with complex economic concepts.
Listeners appreciate the credible contributions from expert guests, highlighting substantive and research-oriented discussions.
Some have raised concerns about the focus of certain episodes, indicating that the content may lean towards political rather than strictly economic themes.

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EU-India: trading partners with potential
Q: Amita, what is the attitude or what are the attitudes, plural, toward Europe from India?
The perspectives between India and the EU regarding trade agreements have changed positively due to shifts in the global economic order and a more flexible EU approach.
Double tax – why women pay it and what to do about it
Q: How specifically does that work?
People are leaving the labor force, saving less for retirement, and earning less, which collectively hurts the economy.
What are governments buying?
Q: What should listeners take away from this work and these issues?
Listeners should focus on understanding the importance of good data and the trade-offs involved in public procurement, particularly in relation to green criteria and their implications.
What are governments buying?
Q: Can you tell us more about how you ended up in this world and what Open Contracting Partnership does?
Open Contracting Partnership helps governments use procurement strategically, combining technology and data to improve public procurement and deliver better outcomes for citizens.
What are governments buying?
Q: What does European procurement look like from your perspective?
European procurement faces challenges due to a lack of metrics, leading to fragmentation among how green and social criteria are implemented across different countries, posing administrative burdens for companies seeking contracts.

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