Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

EconomicsInTen

@economicsinten.bsky.social

1.7K followers 1.6K following 1.5K posts

We are an economics podcast that delves into the lives and ideas of famous economists. We once won the Independent Podcast of the Year in the PodBible Awards. We believe in 'Economics for Everyone'! https://open.spotify.com/show/44pI1bcAKbrA2fLZpwJF4

open.spotify.com

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · Sep 1

New podcast - OUT NOW!
This is our final episode of Season 8, where we have looked at economists suggested by other economists. This time we discuss the life and ideas of @jayatighosh.bsky.social who was suggested by @kateraworth.bsky.social! #EconSky #EduSky open.spotify.com/episode/6mMV...

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Jayati Ghosh

open.spotify.com

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 1h

Interesting move to the @econ.uzh.ch. If anyone would like to learn more about Esther Duflo, then check out our podcast all about her. #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/4AgC...

1 2

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 12h

Great article from @zsk.bsky.social about billionaires & bunkers. This idea gets featured in our 'Rational' play, that billionaires can hide from the problems they create. On our reading list for that episode was @bradleygarrett.bsky.social's book 'Bunker'. #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/6p5f...

1 3

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 12h

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, why not listen to our Happiness Special that shows you how to boost your wellbeing through the power of economics? #EconSky #EduSky podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

Happiness Special

Podcast Episode · Economics In Ten · 04/03/2019 · 1h 3m

podcasts.apple.com

1 3

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 12h

Crikey. LLM in this case stands for Leeson's Language Models! 😬

Ethan Mollick @emollick.bsky.social · 12h

On one hand: don't anthropomorphize AI. On the other: LLMs exhibit signs of gambling addiction.

The more autonomy they were given, the more risks the LLMs took. They exhibit gambler's fallacy, loss-chasing, illusion of control...

A cautionary note for using LLMs for investing without guardrails.

1 1

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday we managed to record a podcast! Woo-hoo!!! And it came after spending the morning together in school - this rarely happens these days but one of us had a 'FedEx Day' and it was cool to hang out. The new Special should DROP this Monday! We hope. 😬 #EconSky open.spotify.com/show/44pI1bc...

a yellow sign that says fingers crossed

ALT: a yellow sign that says fingers crossed

media.tenor.com

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 1d

This is a really interesting article by @isabellamweber.bsky.social especially after listening to @iandunt.bsky.social & @dorianlynskey.bsky.social speak today. Can economics change things or do people just want to smash things up? 🤔 #EconSky www.thenation.com/article/econ...

To Defeat the Far Right, We Must Adopt an Anti-Fascist Economic Policy

Opposition to the status quo must not be monopolized by the right-wing extremist visions of parties like Alternative für Deutschland.

www.thenation.com

4 12

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 1d

The £40k figure was from the paper version of this article. metro.co.uk/2025/10/08/c...

Celebrity Traitors 2025 cast, launch date, and everything you need to know

Celebrity Traitors is one of the most anticipated series of the year.

metro.co.uk

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 1d

We know lots of folk are looking forward to the Celebrity Traitors tonight but it was interesting to see that they're all getting paid £40k for a nice Scottish holiday to play a fun game. That's obviously above the average salary in the UK for 7 days 'work'. #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/0feO...

Inequality Special

open.spotify.com

1 1 1

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 2d

This is great. Thanks for the recommendation @busecon.bsky.social! #EconSky

Economics Teacher @busecon.bsky.social · 3d

Great podcast listen

Cory Doctorow
Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It

open.spotify.com/episode/0lkN...

The Trouble with Tech Companies (and Their Strategies)

open.spotify.com

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 2d

This is a very good point that @suecowley.bsky.social makes that probably explains the difficulty in transition from Primary to Secondary level. It could explain the rise in school refusals. #EduSky

Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 2d

There seems to have been a shift over the last 5-10 years to much more external control over behaviour in secondary, based on 'zero tolerance' type approaches pushed by high profile educators. So we have a split between a self-regulation/agency focus in primary and a control focus in secondary. 2/3

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 2d

This is an interesting read from @gilesyb.bsky.social with some interesting data and some thoughts from Milton Friedman. #EconSky

Giles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 3d

I have written a quick response/critique to the very provocative "whatever it takes" column from @adamtooze.bsky.social in today's FT.

freethinkecon.wordpress.com/2025/10/07/i...

Is this really a BOE “whatever it takes” moment?

There is a striking column in the FT from Adam Tooze, the incredibly prolific Chartbook author , which as I see it boils down to this: prolonged stagnation has thrown the UK into a desperate positi…

freethinkecon.wordpress.com

1 5

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 2d

Interesting piece from @katie0martin.ft.com - well worth a moment of your time. So much money has gone into AI that it will reach every facet of our lives in order to justify the expenditure. The internet of things has morphed into the AI of things...craziness is coming! #EconSky

Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 2d

I'm not saying it makes a huge amount of sense, but I am saying a market melt-up is a distinct possibility. The bad stuff just isn't sticking - on.ft.com/48PHt3p

Brace for a market melt-up

[FREE TO READ] Some say this is a ‘good’ bubble, but investors should remember that all bubbles burst in the end

on.ft.com

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 3d

Happy birthday to Ha-Joon Chang. We love hearing him speak and thoroughly enjoy his books. He was also the inspiration behind Season 8 where we asked economists to name their favourite economist! He went for Herbert Simon. Have a listen now to learn more. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s... #EconSky

1 4

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 3d

🤣 True.

We came 8th last time. Progress made and we all got a £1 back!

That's progress!

1 1

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 3d

Water companies have consistently asked for above inflation price rises to pay for investment and it rarely gets declined. Where has that money gone? 🤔 #EconSky open.spotify.com/episode/2Lkk...

2 3 4

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 3d

3rd in the pub quiz. Come on!!!

1 1

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 4d

So much to learn in this book. So long though... 🤣 #EconSky

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 4d

Please show me an example of 'The Overton Window' shifting...

David Herdson @davidherdson.bsky.social · 4d

This below is from the 2005 BNP manifesto.

Spot the difference with current Tory and Reform policy.

(p14 news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp... )

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 4d

Enjoyed watching 'M.E.G.A.' at the @gatehouse.london. it does really get you thinking about our 'unwritten constitution' and how that could potentially be exploited. A warning of what's to come perhaps from @francisbeckett.bsky.social.

Reposted by EconomicsInTen

Economics Teacher @busecon.bsky.social · 5d

Good example of a monopsony in action

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 5d

Great article as always by Cory Doctorow and (hint, hint) this is what our next play is all about. #EconSky www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish?

Sick of scrolling through junk results, AI-generated ads and links to lookalike products? The author and activist behind the term ‘enshittification’ explains what’s gone wrong with the internet – and ...

www.theguardian.com

2 4

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 5d

Great article as always by Cory Doctorow and (hint, hint) this is what our next play is all about. #EconSky www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish?

www.theguardian.com

2 6

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 5d

Back at the @gatehouse.london to see the new @francisbeckett.bsky.social play - Make England Great Again. Should be interesting...

Poster for the play 'Make England Great Again'.

1 1

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 5d

No as we are aware of what planned obsolescence is, as it is included in our play on Economics called 'Rational'. Have a listen... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

Rational - A Play About Economics

Podcast Episode · Economics In Ten · 12/04/2024 · 31m

podcasts.apple.com

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 5d

Just been checking these out and they are an excellent free resource for students studying Economics and for anyone with a general interest in economics. Will definitely be sharing these... #EconSky

Umbrarchist @umbrarchist.bsky.social · 5d

Economics, Economy, Economists, Money, Society
"Education" #econsky
Download 3 free economics textbooks from Openstax.org
Search them for 'depreciation' &
'Planned Obsolescence'. See what you find! Do economists understand what is going on or do they not know because they are "trained" in economics?

1 3

EconomicsInTen @economicsinten.bsky.social · 5d

This looks fantastic. Hoping our students will go...

Mariana Mazzucato @mazzucatom.bsky.social · 5d

Happening tomorrow!
Join me for Christian Aid's Annual Lecture, 'Directing Economic Growth: A Common Good Approach’. I’ll explore how govts can combat our challenges on climate, health & biodiversity, if informed by a new economics of the common good.

Mon 6 Oct | 19:00 | caid.org.uk/AnnualLecture