The Indo-Pacific: Heartbeat of The Future Global Economy
Dr Gerard Lyons and Elf Lyons move the map and discover why the Indo-Pacific is ‘the heartbeat of the future global economy’.
They discuss the growth of countries including China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and India. Plus (with Donald Trump returning as US President) how the region's increasing power and influence affects geopolitics and helps shift the focus from transatlantic to transpacific.
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Why Is Coffee So Expensive?
Elfonomics: back for 2025, carefully brewed for your ears.
Dr Gerard Lyons and Elf Lyons have a heavily caffeinated chat about why coffee is so costly.
Whether you get your fix from one of the big chains like Starbucks, Costa or Caffe Nero, from your favourite independent cafe or by making it yourself, this episode explains how your coffee gets from crop to cup.
And find out why King Charles II banned coffeehouses and the sale of coffee!
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What can artists learn from football?
Elf discovers what lessons artists can take from football as Gerard analyses the economics of the Premier League and whether the model is sustainable. There's also inspiration from David Beckham, fan engagement at Fulham and an evaluation of Germany's 50+1 club ownership rule.
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Should I start an OnlyFans account?
In this episode, Elf and Gerard discuss the rise of OnlyFans and the economics behind it: the reinvention of the middle man, an online market place and 'economic rent'. Oh and crucially, whether Elf should start her own account.
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Why Are Vets So Expensive?
Why is it cheaper to fly to a different country than pay for a veterinary bill? In this episode of Elfonomics, Elf and Gerard dissect the economics of vets and animal healthcare.
Twitter: @elfonomics @elf_lyons @DrGerardLyons
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