Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management
Short episodes. Big ideas. Just what you need for a 6 or a 7.

Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management

Welcome to a private podcast designed for students who want to make sense of the syllabus with real-world stories, sharp thinking, and short, focused episodes.

Welcome to Our Podcast

Every episode of Pint-Sized links back to what matters most in the IB:

• Understanding key concepts

• Applying them in real-world contexts

• Building exam confidence without drowning in dry theory.

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Available Podcasts:

IB Econ The Division of Labour

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, we explore the concept of division of labour - how breaking work into specialised tasks changed history, made us all richer, and shaped the modern economy.

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IB Econ The European Union

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, we explore the concept of the European Union - and we discover how 19 countries ditched their currencies for the euro in this engaging IB Economics podcast. Real stories, economic theory, and current data explained.

11:25 Minutes

IB Econ Supply, Demand, and Why Farmers Complain in Good Years

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, we explore the mystery that supply and demand solves - and it’s why economists obsess over it. Supply and demand explain how the world works and we tell you all about it in this engaging IB Economics podcast. Real stories, economic theory, and current data explained.

8:10 Minutes

IB Econ Learn How to Think like an Economist

14:07 Minutes

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, we explore what it means to think like an economist. When made comprehensible, economic thinking can be incredibly powerful and useful in understanding the world, in making personal decisions, in formulating business strategies, or in choosing national policy.. Real stories, economic theory, and current data explained.

IB Econ Price Controls and Government Intervention

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, we explore why rent caps and minimum wages are so controversial. Explore the human stories behind price controls and the politics of fair prices. Real stories, economic theory, and current data explained.

14:47 Minutes

8:45 Minutes

IB Econ Price Controls and Government Intervention Episode 2

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, we explore why rent caps and minimum wages are so controversial. This is part number 2 of the previous Price Controls episode.

5:59 Minutes

IB Econ Elasticities

11:54 Minutes

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, we explore elasticity in economics through real stories! Perfect for IB students - learn demand / supply elasticity with Netflix, petrol & chocolate examples. Real stories, economic theory, and current data explained.

IB Econ Government Budget Deficit

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, we explore the question why do governments spend more than they earn? Learn about budget deficits, national debt, and Keynesian economics with real UK / US examples for IB students. Real stories, economic theory, and current data explained.

11:22 Minutes

IB Econ Barriers to Economic Growth

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, Discover why some countries thrive while others struggle. Explore Brexit, Ukraine war, Singapore's success & China's challenges through economic storytelling for IB Economics students.

24:05 Minutes

IB Econ What Makes Good Economic Policy

45:22 Minutes

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, Discover what makes good monetary and fiscal policy through real stories from 2025. Learn the "Three Ts" rule with examples from UK, US, China & EU. Perfect for IB Economics students.

IB Econ Exchange Rates and Why they move the Economy

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, Discover how exchange rates crashed Thailand's economy in 1997 and still move markets today. IB Economics made entertaining through real crisis stories. Perfect for IB Economics students.

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IB Econ Who Really Runs the Global Economy?

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, Discover how leading countries shape global prosperity! Explore hegemonic stability theory through stories of British & American economic dominance. IB Economics made engaging.

19:23 Minutes

IB Econ IB Economic Lessons From Past Recessions: A Masterclass in Learning From Spectacular Failures

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, Discover how policymakers learned from the Great Depression, dot-com crash, 2008 crisis & COVID-19. Current examples from SVB, inflation & Fed policy. Perfect for IB Economics students.

21:35 Minutes

IB Econ Government Intervention in Microeconomics

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, Discover why governments intervene in markets through real stories. Perfect for IB Economics students studying microeconomics and market failures.

IB Econ Does GDP Represent the Whole Economy in a Single Number?

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, Can one number really capture an entire economy? Explore GDP's secrets, controversies, and why drug dealers now boost Britain's official economic stats. IB Economics made engaging.

23:14 Minutes

19:20 Minutes

IB Econ When Money Gets Weird - Quantifying Inflation's Impact

In this episode of Pint-Sized IB Economics and Business Management, We explain inflation through stories from US, UK & Asia. Real vs nominal prices made simple. 18 mins length. Perfect for IB Economics students.

21:34 Minutes

15:01 Minutes

As an HL IB Economics student I did use a lot of the examples provided in the podcasts in my coursework, my mock and my final exam answers. It takes 10 minutes to listen, it would have taken me hours to find the same information. A real time saver!

Lisa M.

When preparing for the IB Economics HL Exam I preferred to listen and take notes and these Podcasts were perfect for doing exactly that! I could listen to these podcasts on the bus on my way to school.

Cerys M.

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