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From the emergence of agriculture to the war in Ukraine, Andrew Leigh weaves a fascinating narrative punctuated by expert insights into major moments in human history–why the invention of the plough led to gender inequality, how certain diseases determined the patterns of colonialism, and even how New York’s robber barons inspired the board game Monopoly.

Andrew Leigh interviews people on living a happy, healthy and ethical life

We have travelled around the world dreaming of playing sport professionally... and we never made it. However, if there is one skill we have acquired it’s the art of being a great team-mate.We create content for the kid in every adult! There are Dad Jokes, fun games and plenty of chat about the things that made us laugh this week. We know life gets busy, so this is our way of bringing you along for a chuckle. So grab a beer, coffee or glass of wine and join us for the fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social scientists have adopted the practices of more traditional scientists in the past few decades - using randomized trials to design policies aimed at improving educational levels, lowering crime rates, elevating employment rates, and improving living standards among the poor. Andrew Leigh and P.J. Ochlan bring the lives of these radical researchers to life as their experiments to overturn conventional wisdom lead to breakthroughs like finding the cure for scurvy and discovering what policies really improve literacy rates.

This podcast features speeches and conversations with Andrew Leigh, the federal member for Fenner in the Australian Parliament. Andrew is an economist, author and triathlete. His website is andrewleigh.com. Authorised by Andrew Leigh MP, Gungahlin Place, Gungahlin ACT 2912.

Happiness at Work is Andrew Leigh’s latest book, offering expertise on taking responsibility for your self-development. It provides wisdom, advice, and practical tools to make life at work more rewarding. The right of Andrew Leigh to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988.

This small book indeed tells a big story. It is the story of capitalism–of how our market system developed. It is the story of the discipline of economics, and some of the key figures who formed it. And it is the story of how economic forces have shaped world history. Why didn’t Africa colonize Europe instead of the other way around? What happened when countries erected trade and immigration barriers in the 1930s? Why did the Allies win World War II? You’ll find answers to these questions and more in How Economics Explains the World.

Everything for starting or succeeding at work fills countless internet screens. Physical libraries bulge with similar advice. If you’re seeking success, the first challenge is not the amount of advice but the quality. The second is locating what you need quickly and easily.