Tell me How
Business & Economics Podcasts
In the Tell Me How podcast, host Roumeen Islam chats with experts on how to put policies in place to raise standards of living -sustainably. How do you get people to cooperate when needed, while they compete and innovate? How do technology and policy work together for better lives- both richer and equitable? Find out how! Subscribe to the Tell Me How infrastructure podcast and get insights you can act on.
Location:
United States
Description:
In the Tell Me How podcast, host Roumeen Islam chats with experts on how to put policies in place to raise standards of living -sustainably. How do you get people to cooperate when needed, while they compete and innovate? How do technology and policy work together for better lives- both richer and equitable? Find out how! Subscribe to the Tell Me How infrastructure podcast and get insights you can act on.
Language:
English
Website:
https://wbtellmehow.podbean.com
Email:
tellmehow@worldbank.org
Episodes
Season Recap Part 2 - The Climate Crisis, Transport Connectivity for Development and Public Private Partnerships
6/8/2022
In the final part of our concluding episode, the host, Roumeen Islam revisits some of our guests' key insights. We focus on three topics: the climate crisis, transport connectivity for development and Public Private partnerships.
Duration:00:23:39
Season Recap Part 1 - Digital Technologies and The Energy Transition
5/26/2022
In the first part of our final episode, the host, Roumeen Islam revisits some of our guests' key insights. We focus on digital technologies and markets, addressing the digital divide and building effective cybersecurity. The energy transition, specifically financing the transition, drivers of the renewables market, and managing the economic and social impacts.
Duration:00:16:25
When do Public-Private Partnerships Work Well?
4/26/2022
In this episode, we learn from the experience of countries around the world the conditions that support well-functioning public-private partnerships.
Duration:00:36:44
Cobalt Market Dynamics and the Energy Transition
4/12/2022
In this episode, we discuss the importance of cobalt in the energy transition, global market dynamics and a very important cobalt producer: the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Duration:00:26:03
Are Renewable Energy Assets Part of National Wealth?
3/30/2022
In this episode, we discuss how economic rents from different renewable energy sources may be valued and how these change with technology, market conditions, and policies.
Duration:00:28:48
Decarbonized Shipping: Reducing the Dependence on Fossil-Fuels
3/15/2022
In this episode, we discuss potential zero carbon bunker fuels for shipping, their development implications, the investments and regulatory incentives that may be needed.
Duration:00:31:48
Tackling Methane Emissions from Abandoned and Active Coal Mines
3/2/2022
In this episode, we discuss the magnitude of methane emissions from active and abandoned coal mines under different scenarios and illustrate policy options to mitigate these emissions.
Duration:00:27:39
Can Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps Reduce Emissions Despite the Energy Source?
2/15/2022
In this podcast, we discuss how the adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps can reduce GHG emissions in different countries under various assumptions about the energy mix/source and consider all emissions from their production and use.
Duration:00:26:02
Impact of Climate-Induced Migration on Infrastructure Investments
2/1/2022
In this episode, we discuss how long-term climate change and short-term weather variability may influence migration patterns and how country context is important in determining where to invest in public infrastructure.
Duration:00:27:59
A Carbon Tax Affects Poor and Rich People Differently
1/18/2022
In this episode, we discuss the distributional impact of a carbon tax and how to design packages that compensate the people who are affected.
Duration:00:21:41
Does Cyber Insurance Pay?
12/14/2021
This episode discusses the role of cyber insurance in strengthening cybersecurity outcomes and how the regulatory framework may affect the demand for cyber insurance.
Duration:00:31:10
Can Public-Private Partnerships Deliver on our Infrastructure Needs?
11/30/2021
In this episode, we discuss various types of public-private partnerships to support the delivery of public services, highlighting some important distinguishing features of these arrangements.
Duration:00:31:30
Will Mitigating Methane Emissions Cool the Planet?
11/16/2021
In this episode we discuss the global warming impact of methane and several ways- some with zero net costs- in which this impact can be reduced.
Duration:00:35:04
Mergers - Part 3: Should BigTech Mergers Go Ahead? The Deciding Factors
11/2/2021
In this final episode, we close the discussion on the relevance of mergers for competition policy authorities and focus on the various ways countries implement policy in the face of uncertainty and how they differ from each.
Duration:00:20:37
Mergers - Part 2: What are Competition Authorities Looking at?
10/26/2021
In this second episode on Big Tech mergers, Prof. Katz and I continue our discussion on how competition authorities evaluate the benefits and costs of mergers and acquisitions, the types of indicators that matter and different views that policymakers have on the consequences of mergers.
Duration:00:21:56
Mergers - Part 1: Is BigTech Buying out the Competition?
10/19/2021
In this first episode of three on BigTech mergers, we discuss the impact of BigTech mergers and acquisitions on the market and on consumers; how should competition authorities think about developments in these markets if they seek to support competition and innovation?
Duration:00:31:51
Can We Save The Planet and Feed Everyone? Yes, Go Digital!
10/5/2021
In this episode, we discuss the impact of digitalization on efficiency, productivity, the environment and the distribution of gains in the agri-food industry. The regulatory framework governing competition policy, property rights and information disclosure are essential to the resulting market structure.
Duration:00:30:20
Speedy Delivery, Lower Costs When Ports Go Digital-So What’s Stopping Them?
9/21/2021
In this episode, we discuss the digitalization of maritime shipping focusing on the benefits in terms of faster and better service, the regulatory changes needed to advance digitalization, the types of jobs that would be created and importantly, the need for good cybersecurity measures.
Duration:00:32:14
How One Shipping Jam Can Stop Your Daily Bread
9/7/2021
In this episode, we discuss the ships that carry grains, metals and minerals from where they are found or produced, to where they are needed. Shipping prices rise and fall with changing demand for goods; and changing supplies. Blocked passages, recessions or melting ice all affect where these ships can go, and how fast and cheaply we can buy the commodities we use every day.
Duration:00:30:36
How will Households, Businesses and Utilities Manage Electricity Debt?
8/24/2021
This episode brings to light the growing debt owed to electric utilities by households and small business, the choices people make when financially constrained and also the impact these bills are having on the financial condition of electricity providers. The discussion ends with some suggestions on how to handle the pandemic-induced debt burden.
Duration:00:30:50