DISUNOMICS

Why do we demand more of certain goods & services when are money goes up? Why does the change of price change our interests in that good/service? I discuss some basic economic theory in this weeks episode which relates to our everyday life. > What is price elasticity? > What is the difference between elasticity & inelasticity? > Examples of price elastic & inelastic goods > What is a normal good?...

The discussions comes and goes. What is gang culture? Why are black men in standard sporting wear seen as gang members but an Essex white chap trendy? The level of violence and crime is simply not acceptable in working class environments. The value of life for men is low. Violence is normalised and the net result is destruction of lives, families and communities. Personally I'm tired of the glorif...

So give me all of you in exchange for me - Bryson Tiller Exchanges rates impact us all! We often see fancy charts with green & red arrows with all types of currencies. It's important for us to understand the concept of exchange rates as they have a fundamental role in all our lives. > What is an exchange rate? > How is an exchange rate calculated? > Floating vs Fixed > The role of central banks >...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Unemployment. Something most of us would want to avoid! We all know what unemployment is & have ideas of what it looks like. This week's podcasts gives the listeners understanding of the different types of unemployment and the introduction of REAL unemployment. > What is unemployment? > How is unemployment calculated? > What are the different types of unemployment? > What is real u...

THE NHS. We love the NHS. We cherish it. But do we actually know what is going on? I am joined by my brother @SimplyLee14 aka Doctor Lee discussing the ins and outs of what happens in the NHS. > How GPs & A&Es make money? > Changes that have been made at the backend > Hospital cuts > Rota Gaps > Targets > Tactics to cope with the new implementations > Why as patients we don't get the medication, r...

WHAT IS THIS BITCOIN THING? HOW DO I MAKE MONEY?!?!?!! I have been asked a zillion times! Crypto currencies have been around for a while now but they have really taken off in terms of media hype this Autumn/Winter. I am joined by Blockchain Jeff (trader) to discuss crypto currencies & the impact they can have on wider society! > What is a crypto currency? > What is blockchain? > What is mining? Wh...

WE ARE GOING CASHLESS LADIES & GENTLEMEN! It is inevitable that we are heading towards a society where notes & coins will be phased out. We have witnessed how the increase in technology has pushed our payments towards more electronical solutions. This podcast explores the ins & outs of the future world of payments & banking. > What is a cashless society? Any examples > The data to justify this phe...

Gender pay gap has been a hot topic for some years now with regards to making us aware of potential sexism in the Western World. However do we actually know what gender pay gap actually is? Are we drawing the correct conclusions? I am joined by Damini who is an expert in this field. ****I APOLOGISE FOR THE SOUND QUALITY! I HAVE TRIED TO GET IT FIXED! FIRST TIME IN THE STUDIO & I MESSED UP! FORGIVE...

WEDDINGS ARE EVERYWHERE! We love weddings, we love love & we love money. How do we afford and balance all these things? I take a quick look at the numbers behind the fancy long dresses & engagement announcements. > How many people are married or cohabiting? > How expensive are weddings in London compared to the UK? > What makes weddings so expensive? > How much do we spend on engagement rings? > M...

#InternationalMensDay is an opportunity for us to start a POSITIVE & PRODUCTIVE dialogue on the inequities men also face in society. The recent surge in social justice has helped given voice to those who previously were unheard. However somehow there are some inequities faced by men which I believe are swept under the carpet. > Working hours > Homelessness > Paternity pay and SPL > Dangerous jobs...

The Queen (who doesn't have to pay tax btw) & Lewis Hamilton have recently been caught in tax evasion scandal. Information was leaked with portions of their finances being held in tax havens. This podcast discusses how tax havens work. > What is a tax haven? > How do they work? > What are trusts & trustees? > Where can you find tax havens? > Is it illegal to have money offshore? > Who are the winn...

On Thursday 2nd November 2017 the Bank of England announced the first interest rate increase in over a decade. Interest rates have a huge impact on the financial decisions of individuals, families, businesses and governments. > What are interest rates? > What are the varying types of interest rates? > What and who are the Bank of England? > Who are the MPC & what is their function? > How does the...

In today's world we have thousands of industries who provides millions upon millions of products. Different industries however do have differing levels of competition. > What are barriers of entry & exit? > What is price elasticity of demand? > What is perfect competition & how does it impact consumers & businesses? > What is monopolistic competition & how does it impact consumers & businesses? >...

We often hear about how our economy is doing at a whole but not enough about specific regions in the UK. There isn't the same money available for members of the labour market in the North East compared to London! What is being done about this issue? > Why the population changes has impacted jobs in certain regions > How skilled are we per region? > The impacts of immigration > The link between pro...

The financial market is a place were millions & billions exchange hands every day. As with every market place there are shortcuts that some people take to make extra bucks! I explain how money is made in the financial market & the darker side of things. > How money is made in the financial markets > Why traders skirt on the edge of the rules > What is allowed and not allowed in the markets > How t...

A much more light hearted fun podcast this week! There has been an age old debate on what individuals should or should not consider during the dating decision making process. I make the argument that absolutely everything is relevant information (£R) & Kunmi naturally disagrees! >Why everything about a person is relevant information >How different people weight different variables differently >Can...

As humans we have become obsessed with our exterior. We want to look as good as possible! From healthy eating to going to the gym to contour (thats what its called right??!) I've always been fascinated with the concept of make up & the economics that surrounds it >How many people are using make up? >How society has changed? >The impact of social media on how we view ourselves >The change in make u...

Many of us will spend a significant proportion of our careers navigating through the jobs market. From applying for our first job to looking for that breakthrough promotion. This week we follow up with talks about how to construct your CV, interview etiquette & more ! >What should I include on my CV? >How many pages should my CV be? >How to format my CV? >How to dress for an interview? >What quest...

Many of us will spend a significant proportion of our careers navigating through the jobs market. From applying for our first job to looking for that breakthrough promotion. This week we follow up with talks about approaching negotiations in the correct manner! >When should I ask for a pay rise? >How do I conduct myself in asking for a pay rise? >How to ask for a promotion? >How to negotiate salar...

Many of us will spend a significant proportion of our careers navigating through the jobs market. From applying for our first job to looking for that breakthrough promotion. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the jobs market & recruitment in general! >What to tell & not to tell recruiters? >How to spot a bad recruiter & a good one? >Questions to ask when you are looking for work? >CV & appl...

On June 23rd 2016 the UK people narrowly voted to leave the EU but where are we now? By March 2019 the U.K need to strike a deal with the EU to navigate Brexit effectively. However what is the process in between? >What has happened so far? >What is scheduled to happen? >What do the UK want? >What does the EU want? >What do different EU nations want? Any questions, comments or equiries? hello@disun...

A decade a go a series of events sent the world into a frenzy! The financial crisis & credit crunch has changed the society we live in today. it is imperative that we know why & how it happened >What was the world economy like before the crisis? >What were the catalysts? >Who were the biggest losers? Shout outs: @Th3Conversation - Twitter https://soundcloud.com/thecnvrstn @demoballingPB - Twitter...

How can Wayne Rooney get paid £300k a week & women footballers aren't making £50k in a year? Well it's due to a cheeky bit of demand & supply! >What is the payment structure for women's footballers in the UK? >How do football clubs make money? >How the men's game makes astronomically more money >Why did debate is completely disingenuous Shout outs: @demoballingPB - Twitter @Demoballing - IG www.de...

Dating can be so much easier if we looked at it from a more economical perspective. How? It's broken down in part by me and Ife >How society judges market value for men & women >Is this valuation accurate? >Does the data reflect this in peoples dating preferences? >How does this differ per age, salary & attractiveness? >Why knowing your market value is key Shout outs: @demoballingPB - Twitter @Dem...

This week I'm joined by the lovely @KDanielBooks to discuss her excellent book "Phases", being black in the work place as well as dating! >What "Phases" is about? > The experiences of a black woman in the workplace > How to handle micro aggressions in a professional environment > How are men & women valued by society? > Are these valuations changing? > Is the money for beauty trade off fair? > The...