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Economics is about more than models and markets, it’s a way of understanding how the world works and making better decisions about the future.

In this episode, we meet Soumaya Keynes, Economics Columnist at the Financial
Times. Soumaya shows how economics isn’t just a subject, but a powerful tool for asking better questions about the world.

Soumaya studied economics at Cambridge before building an impressive career in journalism, including eight years at The Economist and co-hosting Money Talks and Trade Talks. Today, she writes weekly columns for the FT and hosts The Economics Show. Along the way, she’s been flying the flag for greater diversity in economics, sharing what it’s really like to work in the field and why she’s hopeful about its future.

Soumaya shares her journey into economics, offering a refreshing take on what the subject is (and isn’t), why it’s relevant to people who care about real-world problems, and how the skills you learn can take you anywhere.

If you’re a student considering economics, a teacher looking to inspire your students, or someone curious about how economics can shape the world, this episode is for you.

This would suit being used as part of a suite of Economics homeworks, or for use in citizenship, careers, or PSHE lessons.

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