Zero Down

In this episode of Zero Down, Join Kashish and Prapti piecing together the what-why-hows of labour migration in India. Using the Harris-Todaro model as a framework, we break down how migrants weigh expected income against the risks of unemployment in cities like Delhi and Bangalore. Why do millions leave their hometowns? What role does the informal sector play? And how does migration reshape India...

Ever wondered why people go gaga over Birkins and Bentleys worth hundreds of thousands of dollars? In this episode of Zero Down Podcast, we unravel why, even amidst wars, recessions, and widespread struggles for basic survival, the glamour of luxury remains unshaken. Why do consumers, despite economic uncertainty, chase the $4M Mustang? Is it about status, aspiration, or something deeper in human...

Were the allegations against Adani true? How does Hindenburg create profit? When did SEBI get involved? In this episode of Zero Down, join Gargi and Manya as they analyse the Adani-Hindenburg controversy, its implications and how a single report can lead to so many consequences when the stock market is in question.

In this episode, join Tanvi and Usheer to explore the economics behind Ratan Tata's journey. They discuss the global expansion of Tata Group, the challenges and controversies faced along the way, and how these moves reshaped Indian business worldwide.

In this episode, Vanshika and Prapti introduce the concept of "Sunk Cost Fallacy," exploring relatable examples, and discussing reasons behind it and ways to avoid falling into its trap.

This episode is our first group discussion, dissecting one of the most debated topics in the field of economics: Trickle-Down Theory. Trickle-down economics refers to policies that directly benefit the rich by means of tax cuts, deregulation and subsidies, with the belief that these benefits will boost growth and therefore welfare for the entire economy. Originally popularised in the US economy in...

In this episode of Zero Down Podcast, Tarushi Narayan Ojha and Prisha Chhikara will be interviewing Satvik Chauhan, the Founder and CEO of The South Asian Policy Initiative (SAPI). SAPI is a non-profit organization dedicated to policy research and advocacy across South Asia, founded with the objective of bridging the gap between academic research and practical policymaking, and encouraging young m...

In this episode of Zero Down Podcast, Tanvi and Prisha explore the hidden costs of choice and give real life examples to show how understanding opportunity cost can help us make better decisions in a world of limited resources.

In this episode, join Priyadarshini and Suhaani as they dive deeper into the meaning of "The Tragedy of the Commons" and its role in our day to day life, exploring how a shared resource can quickly become a shared problem.

In this episode, Suryanshi Pathak explains five basic economic principles hidden in our daily lives and decision-making through an imaginary burger scenario.

In this episode of Zero Down, Vanshika and Tarushi discuss adverse selection, a type of market failure, and its implications. They explore real-life examples and give solutions on how to mitigate the problem.

In this episode of The Zero Down Podcast, Prisha Chhikara, Usheer Singh and Tanya Rajesh delve into the complex tapestry of the Israel-Palestine conflict, exploring its historical and economic dimensions. In this podcast, we unravel the intricate timeline, tracing back centuries of shared history and divergent paths. Join us as we examine the roots of this conflict, shedding light on the intertwin...

In this episode of the Zero Down Podcast, Prapti, Ayati and Tanvi discuss how the wave of global popularity that the Korean culture has garnered, known as the Korean Wave or Hallyu, has become an economic power. Join us as we transverse the history of how economics has been intricately intertwined with the rapidly growing popularity of Korean culture.

In this episode of ZDP Chaahat, Khushi and Sejal venture into the realm of tweets, threads and trendsetters. The suspense is real, the stakes are high, and our mics are primed to bring you an electrifying debate that'll leave you on the edge of your earbuds.

In this episode of ZDP Khushi, Prattyashee and Harsha explore the economic contributions of Mughal women. They study and discuss the role of influencial royal Mughal women in imprinting a Mughal presence through coinage, architecture, trade and market.

In this episode of ZDP Soumya, Sredha and Reeti explore the institution of Marriage from an economics lens. They talk about how behavioural economics can manipulate the rational thinking human mind when it comes to marriage. Using a  variety of economics concepts from game theory in doing dishes to moral hazard theory they try to analyse the institution of marriage which is considered to be so sac...

In this episode, Manmeet and Sejal dive into the journey of Blinkit since 2013 till now, when the company is owned by Zomato. Through different instances and theories, the episode unwraps the goodness of the e-commerce platform, Blinkit with its costs and impact overall.

Wars, scandals and politics have one thing in common. Twitter. In this episode of Zero Down, the hosts Dhwani and Khushi, dive into the Twitter buyout case exploring the reasons behind this takeover by Elon Musk. They discuss the repercussions of this buyout on Twitter, it’s market standing, it’s employees, and the Twitter users. Even as Musk describes himself as a ‘free-speech absolutist’, did he...

Way back in the mid-70s, an exciting new trend crawled its way off the streets and into our living rooms. It was grimy, intense, raw, and loud. Unfiltered and unaffected by all of the usual restrictions of the music industry – it was punk – the start of something completely new. In fact, the punk mindset of disruption has even transformed the branding environment. Let us explore the history of pun...

In this episode, Gungun and Chaahat talk about how and what, did the economic concepts of Invisible Hand, An Ideal World, Foreign Competition and Public Goods come from.  The topic and excerpt is derived from the book “A Little History of Economics” by Niall Kishtainy. Full of colourful stories and compelling facts, this conversation tells you everything you need to know about economics, in the mo...

In this episode, Devanshi, Mannat and Kanupriya throw some light on the infamous East Asian Crisis 1997. No one could have ever predicted that the nations known for their stable and conservative budgetary policies will fall in the vicious trap of financial crisis. Yes, we are talking about the East Asian crisis 1997 that affected the world economy severely. So what are you waiting for? Put your ea...

In this episode Apeksha, Muskan and Naina take a dig into the growth projections of India for the coming year. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, expressed that India will be the fastest growing economy in the world this year with at least 7% growth despite the challenges posed by the Ukraine crisis. But Reuters poll said “India's status as world's fastest-growing major economy to be short-l...

In this episode of Zero Down Shots, Anshu and Kunjal walk us through the Economy of the United Kingdom. With the sudden change of its Prime minister & death of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK has many challenges in front of it. They discuss the economic situation of the UK both before and during the pandemic, with a special emphasis on the economical changes the nation is experiencing as an aftermath o...

In this episode, Rachel performs a brief case study on the welfare state of Finland – the world’s top performer in the World Happiness Index and HDI. She delves into the two pillars – the education and healthcare system which go hand in hand thus building their modern economy. She also discusses how the welfare state of a country’s government is an unfailing investment towards human capital thus b...

In this episode of Zero Down Podcast, Nishu take us through the journey 'Decoding Geoeconomics'. Everyone is talking about Geoeconomics all the time these days. It has become a buzzword almost, isn't it? This discussion help you to get an insight into what geoeconomics really is, how it's impacting today's international system, what is India's vision and why should we care and so on. Tune in to th...