What is the Economy? And Why It Matters to You | EP121

<p>What is the Economy? And Why It Matters to You is a new book from UK economics writers Beth Leslie and Joe Richards, who are interviewed in this episode of Economics Explored. Legendary music producer Brian Eno has endorsed the book, writing “This clear and comprehensible book is long overdue.”</p><h3>About this episode’s guests - Beth Leslie and Joe Richards</h3><p>Beth Leslie is a writer and editor. She became interested in economics when she realised it was a great way to better understand the world around her. Beth is currently the Editor for <a href="https://weare.ecnmy.org/" target="_blank">Economy</a>, a charity that seeks to make economics more understandable for everyone.</p><p>Joe Richards is an author, educator and economist. After the financial crash of 2008, Joe’s family lost their business and the home they grew up in. Spotting a lack of public understanding in the economy, Joe’s journey in economics began. Joe campaigned to make economics more accessible for everyone, working with organizations from the Bank of England and BBC News, to local schools and the UK government.</p><h3>Links relevant to the conversation</h3><p>Where you can purchase What is the Economy? And Why it Matters to You:</p><p>US <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/what-is-the-economy-9781786995605/" target="_blank">https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/what-is-the-economy-9781786995605/</a></p><p>UK <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/what-is-the-economy-9781786995605/" target="_blank">https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/what-is-the-economy-9781786995605/</a></p><p>Australia <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/what-is-the-economy--beth-leslie/book/9781786995605.html" target="_blank">https://www.booktopia.com.au/what-is-the-economy--beth-leslie/book/9781786995605.html</a></p><p>Thanks to the show’s audio engineer <a href="https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/~01ce8c1d226cc8909e/" target="_blank">Josh Crotts</a> for his assistance in producing the episode. </p><p><i>Please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions