Worldonomics
Worldonomics is an economics and finance podcast brought to you by the University of Queensland Economics Society's Audio-Visual team. We strive to bring you exciting and engaging podcast episodes featuring leading academics and industry professionals as we discuss important economic issues, politics, and invite UQ students to share their experiences and tips.
Worldonomics
The Economics of Remittances
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UQES Diversity Team 2020
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Season 3
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Episode 1
Was 9/11 funded by money laundering? Do remittances artificially prop up exchange rates?
Listen to find out! This week, Jo chats to Professor Richard Brown about remittances and foreign aid against the context of labor migration and broader immigration. Professor Richard Brown discusses his work and findings on remittances and explains the implications of this for policy.