Being in the Room — Economics, Policy, and the Diversity Problem
Jun 22, 2021
With a profession like economics that is overwhelmingly white and male, how can diverse voices get into the room so that they can bring their experiences to bear and have a voice in policy discussions? Crystal Swann, Senior Policy Fellow for the Progressive Policy Institute and the team lead for the Mosaic Economic...
The Shape of Populations — The Tectonic Shift in Demographics
Jun 14, 2021
James Pomeroy, Global Economist at HSBC, joins the Essential Podcast to discuss the economic challenges of changing populations, the effectiveness of demographics as a reliable indicator, and the economies enjoying demographic tailwinds.
Accelerating Black Inclusion in Financial Services — Institutional and Cultural Barriers
Jun 7, 2021
Yasmine Chinwala, Partner at the London-based think tank New Financial, and Pierre Davis, Chief Legal Officer at S&P Global Platts, explore New Financial's latest research on inclusion of Black individuals in the U.K. professional sector, the absence of Black faces in finance, and what workplaces should do next in...
Elements of the Energy Transition #1 — Dysprosium
Jun 3, 2021
Terence Kooyker, founder and CEO of Valent Asset Management, joins the Essential Podcast to talk about the market and uses for everyone's favorite lanthanide: Dysprosium, lucky element #66 on the Periodic Table.