Sanctions Episodes

17
March 22, 2022

17: Russian Sanctions. Weaponised Economics In 75 Seconds

A 75 second 'cheat note' guide by Ross MacDowell, on how economic warfare (sanctions) rather than military warfare is being used to defeat Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine. What are the consequences for the rest of the world? Great for business meetings, dinners parties or whenever you need just a little bit of knowledge to get you through. Want to know more? Please listen to the Burgernomics podcast, Russian Sanctions. Weaponised Economics with Steven Hamilton, Assoc Professor Of Economic...
16
March 15, 2022

16: Russian Sanctions. Weaponised Economics.

Steven Hamilton Assoc Professor Of Economics The George Washington University. Russia has invaded the Ukraine. Western countries have targeted unprecedented sanctions against Russia the invader. Can economic sanctions force an invader to surrender without the use of weapons saving human life? Will economists sit beside Generals in the War Room in The Pentagon?