STAC Econ Bits

The Nature of The Financial Markets 04/12/2023

Today we will focus on a high-level overview of Financial Markets. 

GDP Curent Analysis 04/10/2023

Today, we are discussing March's data. We are also discussing some current events.

Fair Trade Edition: Fair Trade for All - Part 1

In this podcast we discuss the impacts of free trade implementation and the economic success in East Asia.

Fair Trade Edition: Does Fair Trade help? Are there any alternative approaches?

In this podcast you will learn about the positive and negative sides about Fair Trade and what other different approaches there are that also help to reduce poverty.

The Importance of Inflation - 2023

The topic of this podcast is inflation, which is the increase in the prices of goods and services over time, causing the purchasing power of money to decrease. The host, Gino Gandzior, is joined by two guests, Miles and Nicole, who discuss the nature of inflation, what causes it, and why it is important to keep it around 2%. They also explore some of the leading indicators for inflation, such as money supply, PPI, wage growth, and CPI, and the strengths and weaknesses of using different indicators. Finally, they discuss why everyone should look at inflation and how it affects the market that we participate in every day.
 

The Nature of Unemployment - 2023

In today’s episode, we will be covering unemployment and all of the effects it has.

Fair Trade Edition: The Costs and Benefits of Fair Trade.

This episode is about an overview of most of the costs and benefits that Fair Trade provides to the world of producers. The topic of whether or not Fair Trade actually helps people and could Fair Trade actually be the solution for developing countries is discussed. This episode also covers some alternatives that can be used other than Fair Trade. 

Fair Trade Edition: Selecting and Brewing the Perfect Fair Trade Coffee

Join Members of the Fair Trade Class as they dive into  the world of fair trade coffee, the production process, and its impact. We will be interviewing fellow classmates to share their insights and stories. But it's not just about the coffee itself - we'll also be diving into the different brewing methods and techniques that you can use to make the perfect cup of fair trade coffee.

Fair Trade Edition: Coffee Brands to Kick into Your Routine

This episode will discuss the best fair trade coffee retailers, as well as, other retailer options that are associated with Fair Trade. This leap for coffee retailers becoming Fair Trade is an important step for avid coffee drinkers to support a sustainable, economical, and socially responsible way to drink coffee.

The Nature of GDP - 2023

In this episode, we will be discussing an important economic indicator, known as GDP.  This is the first indicator we will be discussing as part of the series of Macro Workshop podcasts being produced this semester.