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LaymanologyMaking the polluter payJoin Kavya in this long episode where she talks about what policies the government can use to tackle negative externalities, real world examples and much more !
2022-07-0110 minLaymanologySinners vs sufferersJoin Kavya in this episode as she unravels the unseen effects of externalities
2022-06-2305 minLaymanologyEach worker contributes less than the lastJoin Kavya as she talks about the Law of Diminishing marginal returns, its relevance and some real life examples ! Tune in for more
2022-06-1703 minLaymanologyUnderstanding UnemploymentJoin Kavya in this episode of Laymanology, where she talks about what Unemplyment really means, and what causes unemployment in the first place.
2022-05-3105 minLaymanologyGDP : A useful metric or an outdated measure ?Tune in to this podcast to find out what the GDP is, what it really signifies and whether it's a useful measure.
2022-04-0906 minLaymanologyTiktok might not be great for the fashion industry, here's why.Join Kavya today as she explores the world of Tiktok and Instagram, and the effect they have on the fashion industry.
2022-03-0407 minLaymanologyO is for OligopoliesWhat went down between British airways and Virgin Atlantic in 2007 ? Why was British Airways forced to pay millions of dollars ? If you're interested, tune in to this episode
2022-02-1007 minLaymanologyIf - Rudyard KiplingListen to Kavya recite a beautifully written poem by Rudyard Kipling.
2022-02-0502 minLaymanologyThe Art Market, Scarcity and Tax EvasionWhy is art so expensive ? And why do people bother to buy art ? If you really want to know, tune in to this episode
2022-01-3106 minLaymanologyDial M for MonopolyEver wonder why governments don't allow private players to enter the railway market ? And why teachers are more likely to buy Huck Finn and not the Great Gatsby ? If you have, tune in to this episode to find the answers to these thought provoking questions
2022-01-2208 minLaymanologyThe sublime works of Saki In conversation with : Koushik KrishnanIn today's episode, Kavya and Koushik discuss one of the greatest short story writers. They also talk about the growing popularity of Audiobooks, and how whether the medium through which we consume content influences our perception of it. Tune in for more !
2022-01-2032 min
The Blue StudioThe sublime Saki - a discussion on his short storiesH. H. Munro, writing under the pen name "Saki" is an acclaimed master of the short stories. He is known for his sharp wit, great command over the language and fondness for themes that are dark, macabre and satirical. He was the inspiration for later writers like P.G. Wodehouse.
In this episode, Kavya and Koushik discuss the writers works, what makes him special and a few passages from some of his famous stories.
2022-01-1932 minLaymanologyPoetry reading : Fire and IceOn today's segment Kavya reads out a much - loved poem by Robert Frost. Tune in for more !
2022-01-1501 minLaymanologyEconomics explained : The Pareto PrinciplePlug into the podcast to know more about the Pareto Principle !
2022-01-1303 min2022-01-1200 min
The Blue StudioPoetry - a discussionKavya interviews Koushik on what he thinks about poetry and it’s place in society. They cover form, nature, and the future of poetry. Koushik shares some tips on how to write poetry and his poetic journey.
2020-07-2524 min
The Blue StudioThe 2 minute economist - Matri-moneyIn this podcast, Kavya explores the connection between marriage and money. Is it a coincidence that Marriage and money both begin with M? Is it only emotion or also economics ? Economic well being is one of the unseen effects of marriage. Combined...
2020-06-1602 min
The Blue StudioRang De Basanti - A movie reviewKavya and I engage in a wide ranging discussion on the 2006 indian movie, Rang de Basanti. We cover a lot of ground - Indian history, cinema, Rakesh Mehras storytelling, how the movie is still relevant etc.
2019-11-2628 min