
How Did I Get Here? from Discover Economics
What are you going to be when you grow up? A doctor, an astronaut, an engineer, a footballer? Very few people have ever dreamt that one day they would be an economist. It’s a profession on few young people’s radars, is barely understood and, let’s face it, has an image problem. Most people picture economists, if they think about them at all, as “men in suits who are crunching numbers, talking about interest rates and making money”.This series of podcasts aim to challenge – and change – your image of economists. A series of conversations with economists who are working in a variety of different organisations, the podcasts will explore their personal journeys. What inspired them to choose to study economics? How did they get to their current position? What are they currently working on and what are some of the things that they love about economics?
Podcasting since 2021 • 27 episodes
How Did I Get Here? from Discover Economics
Latest Episodes
The Power Of Thinking Like An Economist With Soumaya Keynes
Economics is about more than models and markets, it’s a way of understanding how the world works and making better decisions about the future.In this episode, we meet Soumaya Keynes, Economics Columnist at the Financial Times. Soumaya sh...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 27
•
36:20

Why Economics Is The Most Versatile Subject You Can Study With Fiona Cox
What if studying economics could be the key to understanding the world? Economics isn’t just about money or markets; it’s about solving real-world challenges, from government policies to everyday financial decisions. In this episode...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 26
•
43:42

Why There’s a Niche for Everyone in Economics With Tuli Saha & Swasti Gupta
Curious about how economics shapes the world around you? It’s not all about GDP and inflation.In this episode, we sit down with Tuli Saha and Swasti Gupta from the Bank of England to explore the many different paths within economics and ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 24
•
39:05

How to Get More Students Excited About Economics With Annur Chaudhary And Thando Mafa
Why do so many students overlook it as a subject and career path? And what can we do to change that?In this episode, we’re joined by Thando Mafa and Annur Chaudhary, two passionate Discover Economics Student Ambassadors, who are on a mis...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 25
•
43:40

‘God, That’s a Lot of Maths!’ Debunking Myths About Economics With Arywen Morris & Susannah East
Think economics is just for those who love maths and follow the traditional university route? It’s time to think again.In this episode, we chat with Arywen Morris and Susannah East, two degree apprentices working in economics. They share...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 23
•
44:52
