5 Minutes Economics

Episode 6 - Singapore Budget 2020 Coverage - (Updated to remove sound issues)

What are the challenges that the Singapore economy is currently facing? How are we dealing with them in this year's Budget?

Episode 5 - People are dying from measles even when we have vaccinations available

Yes of course it is about death, misinformed parents, externalities.

Episode 4 - The Economics behind the Wuhan Virus (and MASKS!)

Previous epidemics have shown us the tremendous impact outbreaks have on our economy. The Wuhan coronavirus is no different. In this episode of 5 minute economics, we explore how the coronavirus have resurfaced common economic issues such as externalities and imperfect information. 

Episode 3: What is a unicorn and why do unicorns lose billions?

On this episode of 5 Minute Economics, we will discuss about loss making unicorns. What are the 3 strategies involved for such companies? We will also answer questions regarding the long term and short term goals of these unicorns and how monopolies are formed in such markets. 

Episode 2: The Singapore Marathon

On this episode of 5 Minute Economics. We will discuss the Singapore marathon, a major night event in Singapore. Answering questions like who are the affected stakeholders and the possible disruption to Singapore from the marathon? What are the benefits and costs due to the marathon and the possible mitigation measures that we have come up with to solve these various problems. 

Episode 1: Banning e-scooters in Singapore

On this episode of 5 Minute Economics. We will be discussing the banning of e-scooters in Singapore. What are the various evidences to back up claims that PMDs are dangerous. Who are the affected stakeholders? Possible barriers of entry? And possible solutions to the problem at hand.