Policy Implications Podcast
Policy Implications Podcast explores recent research in economics and finance and translates its findings into actionable lessons for policymakers. The current season concentrates on Ukraine, examining the impact of the war, the state of the economy, and the institutions that will shape the nation's future. Hosted by economist Olha Zadorozhna, the show draws on her expertise in governance, institutions, and resilience in Ukraine and the surrounding region. The series is supported by Economists for Ukraine and Kozminski University.
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S03. Episode 13. Funding Ukraine, Defending Europe: The Future of European Security.
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna speaks with Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, a senior fellow at Bruegel and the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about Europe’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and what it says about Europe’s future security role. Theydiscuss why the war led to much more EU financing for Ukraine without creating a true European defenc
S03. Episode 12. Not Just Putin: Russian Support for the War in Ukraine.
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna hosts a conversation with Olle Hammar on Russian public opinion, wartime attitudes, and what survey evidence can tell us about support for the invasion of Ukraine. Drawing on new research using data from the Levada Center and the Gallup World Poll, they discuss whether Russia’s war against Ukraine is really just Putin’s war, or whether it has
S03. Episode 11. How Ukrainian Migration Changed Voting in Poland?
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna hosts a conversation with Dariia Mykhailyshyna on migration, politics, and how large inflows of migrants can reshape voting behavior. Drawing on new research on two waves of Ukrainian migration to Poland — the labor migration that followed Russia’s aggression in 2014 and the refugee inflow after the full-scale invasion in 2022 — they discuss
S03. Episode 10. Can Poland Make Better Use of Ukrainian Talent?
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna hosts a conversation with Ivanna Kyliushyk on migration between Ukraine and Poland — not just as a humanitarian story, but as a question of skills, talent, and long-term economic strategy. Drawing on research on the Ukraine–Poland migration skill corridor, they discuss who today’s Ukrainian migrants in Poland are, why so much talent remains u
S03. Episode 9. Wartime Giving: What Keeps Donations Flowing?
In this episode of Policy Implications, Tatyana Deryugina steps in for Olha Zadorozhna to host a conversation on charitable giving during wartime. She is joined by Margaryta Klymak, Dariia Mykhailyshyna, Andrew Kosenko, and Kathryn Vasilaky, authors of a paper on wartime fundraising in Ukraine. Together, they discuss how donations evolve during a long conflict, what motivates people to keep giving
S03. Episode 8. Rebuilding Ukraine: What Will It Take to Grow Again?
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna talks with Yuriy Gorodnichenko (UC Berkeley) and Maurice Obstfeld (UC Berkeley and former IMF Chief Economist) about what it really takes to put Ukraine on a sustainable postwar growth path.Reconstruction is not just about rebuilding what was destroyed. It’s about creating the conditions for long-term investment, higher productivity, and the
S03. Episode 7. Oil Sanctions: The Long Game Against Russia’s Energy Sector.
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna speaks with Erik Katovich, assistant professor of Economics at the University of Connecticut, about what really happens inside sanctioned industries. Focusing on Russia’s oil sector after the 2014 sanctions, they discuss how energy companies adjusted their production and investment decisions when access to Western finance and technology was r
S03. Episode 6. The Price Cap, the Shadow Fleet, and the Economics of Russian Oil Sanctions.
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna talks with Julien Daubanes, associate professor at Technical University of Denmark. They discuss how sanctions on Russian oil are designed to reduce the Kremlin’s war revenues, how Russia has adapted by building a so-called “shadow fleet,” and why some sanctions that look tougher on paper may be less effective in practice. The conversation ex
S03. Episode 5. Science Under Fire — and How to Get Published in Top Journals.
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna talks with Sasha Talavera, Professor of Economics at the University of Birmingham and Co-Editor of the journal Economic Modelling. They discuss how Russia’s war has reshaped Ukrainian science, the challenges researchers face today, and the sources of resilience and renewal within Ukrainian academia. The conversation also draws on Sasha’s expe
S03. Episode 4. When Berlin Went Dark: What Europe Can Learn from Ukraine’s Blackouts.
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna talkswith Tatyana Deryugina, an economist specialising in environmental and energy issues, and Ilona Sologoub, a policy expert and head of VoxUkraine. They discuss the recent major blackout in Berlin, Ilona’s first-hand experience of living through long blackouts in Ukraine, and what these crisesreveal about Europe’s energy security. The conv
S03. Episode 3. More Than Guests: How Ukrainian Businesses Spark Polish Entrepreneurship
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna talks with Pierre-Louis Vézina, a Professor of Economics at King’s College London. They discuss Pierre-Louis’s recent research on how Ukrainian refugees in Poland are not just workers, but entrepreneurs who start businesses, create jobs, and even stimulate new Polish firms. The conversation explores what this evidence means for how we think a
S03. Episode 2. Ukraine Aid: The Real Price Tag of U.S. and EU Support.
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna talks with James Hodson, a leading AI researcher and entrepreneur whose AI for Good Foundation has advised the Ukrainian government on economic and policy questions since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. They discuss James’s recent research on the real economic value of U.S. support for Ukraine – how much aid has actually been deliv
S03.Episode 1. Perception vs Reality: What Data Say About Corruption in Ukraine.
In this episode of Policy Implications, Olha Zadorozhna talks with Tatyana Deryugina, a distinguished economist, co-founder of “Economists for Ukraine” network, and an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. They discuss Tatyana’s recent research on how to measure corruption using household data and public procurement, and what these new measures say about
Episode 22. Economic Distress and Support for Radical Right Parties.
In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with dr. Sirus Dehdari from Stockholm University we discuss the how support for far-right parties is related to economic distress. Also, we talk about ways to prevent such parties from gaining popularity at times of economic crisis.
Guest: dr. Sirus Dehdari - Stockholm University.
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Episode 21. Environmental policies and green investments: a pathway to cleaner production.
In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with dr. Kinga Tchórzewska from Kozminski University we discuss the effect of tax incentives on firms’ employment and green investments. Also, we talk about the most effective ways to induce cleaner production and reduce pollution.
Guest: dr. Kinga Tchórzewska - Kozminski University.
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Episode 20. Elite political discourse on refugees and asylum seekers: the language of social exclusion.
In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with prof. Katarina Pettersson from University of Helsinki we discuss the effect of hate speech against refugees but also minority groups on the general public perception of them. Also, we talk about the way centrists’ views often contribute to “normalization” of far-right political discourse. We also discuss the ways to decrease polariza
Episode 19. Getting Lucky: The Long-Term Consequences of Exam Luck.
In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with Fanny Landaud from Norwegian School of Economics we discuss the effect of exam luck on students career and even future salaries. Also, we talk about the ways to make educational systems more reflective of students’ abilities and less dependent on pure luck.
Guest: dr. Fanny Landaud - Norwegian School of Economics.
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Episode 18. School Re-openings, Childcare Arrangements, and Labor Outcomes During COVID-19.
In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with prof. Gema Zamarro from University of Arkansas we discuss the gender gap in childcare responsibilities and its effect on parent’s employment status during the pandemics. Also, we talk about the ways to promote more equal childcare arrangements within the family and how firms can support their female employees with kids.
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Episode 17. Parents and Peers: Gender Stereotypes and educational choices.
In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with Michela Carlana from Harvard University we discuss the gender gap in educational choices of girls and boys. Also, we talk about the ways to reduce this gap and promote gender balance in the labour market.
Guest: dr. Michela Carlana - Harvard University.
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Episode 16. Shallow meritocracy: do we judge others by their circumstances?
In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with Peter Andre from University of Bonn we discuss how societies reward people for their efforts and why this mechanism may be flawed by not taking into account circumstances that those people have no control of (like gender and race, for example). Also, we talk about fairness and how we can improve policies so that they do not legitimiz
Episode 15. Air pollution and the most vulnerable: how to improve air pollution reduction efforts?
Episode 15. In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with prof. Tatyana Deryugina from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign we discuss air pollution and population vulnerability, and how policy makers can improve their air pollution reduction efforts. Also, we talk about harmful effects of air pollution and why it is important to reduce it.
Guest: prof. Tatyana Deryu
Episode 14. End of Season 1.
End of Season 1. It's the end of Season 1 of the Policy Implications Podcast! Stay tuned for Season 2 that will be back with you in September 2021 with even more interesting topics and exciting guests. In the meantime, please enjoy the already recorded episodes.
Episode 13. The Rise of Finance Companies and FinTech Lenders.
Episode 13. In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with dr Manasa Gopal from Georgia Tech we discuss the role of finance companies and FinTechs in the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis with a special focus on small and medium sized enterprises. Also, we talk about the crisis’ consequences with regards to SMEs business activity in the US and how policy-makers can use FinT
Episode 12. Women’s journey to the top.
Episode 12. In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with dr Anna Górska from Kozminski University we discuss how social capital can help women achieve top management positions and what is the situation like with regards to the gender balance in Polish corporations. Also, we talk about the determinants of success for women and what tools help them enhance their career growth.
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Episode 11. Gender, Social Recognition, and Political Influence.
Episode 11. In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with dr Cesi Cruz from UCLA we discuss the gender gap in political influence arguing that even though a woman may be elected to the office, it does not mean that she has comparable influence to a man in a similar position. Also, we talk about the determinants of political influence for women and men and the way policy makers m
Episode 10. The Immigrant Next Door: Exposure, Prejudice, and Altruism.
Episode 10. In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with Aakaash Rao we discuss how decades-long exposure to individuals of a given foreign descent shapes natives' attitudes and behavior toward that group. We also try to understand how diversity can reduce the anti-minority prejudice and motivate altruism.
Guest: Aakaash Rao - Harvard University
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Episode 9. Mind the Gap: why wealthy voters support Brexit?
Episode 9. In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with dr Raluca Pahontu, we discuss why wealthy voters tend to support Brexit. We also try to understand how wealth may affect political decision-making and how policy-makers can support voters who have voted to remain in the EU but are vulnerable economically.
Guest: dr Raluca Pahontu - London School of Economics and Political
Episode 8. The Way to Recovery: when can we expect the CEE regions to recover from COVID-19 crisis?
Episode 8. In this episode of the Policy Implication Podcast together with prof. Paweł Gajewski we discuss when we can expect the Central and Eastern European regions to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Also, we discuss the most effective policies for stimulating regions to recover and make them more resilient to future crises.
Guest: prof. Paweł Gajewski - Lodz University
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Episode 7. The Silenced Women: Can public stimulate reporting of violence against women?
Episode 7. In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast together with dr Abhilasha Sahay from the World Bank Group we discuss whether increased awareness of violence against women can increase the reporting of these crimes. Also, we try to understand why women tend to not report violence against them and how this reporting can be stimulated.
Guest: dr Abhilasha Sahay - The World Bank
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Episode 6. Can folklore shape attitudes towards trust, risk-taking and gender norms?
Episode 6. In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast we discuss how oral traditions (such as stories, beliefs and customs) can be a powerful measure of contemporary attitudes towards trust, risk-taking and gender norms. Also, we discuss if we should pay special attention to myths and stories that we tell our children and whether folklore affects the way their economic norms are formed.
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Episode 5. Can social media shape political preferences?
Episode 5. In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast we discuss the impact of social media on the political preferences of their users, the differences between the US and the European Twitter-users and if those differences can be exploited by the political campaigns to maximize the probability of winning. And finally, we discuss the role of owners of the social media on the modern politic
Episode 4. Can Citizen Science increase trust in scientific research?
Episode 4. In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast, we discuss the Citizen Science phenomenon and its application in social sciences. We also talk about the new research of prof. Piotr Lis (jointly with Bogna Gawrońska-Nowak and Baptiste Bedessem) in which Citizen Science was used to map out the boundaries of the urban areas of several Polish cities.
Guest: prof Piotr Lis - Coventry Uni
Episode 3. What is the future of Polish cities?
Episode 3. In this episode of the Policy Implications Podcast, we discuss the urbanization processes in Poland and try to answer the question of what kind of future awaits Polish cities: are they going to shrink or expand into suburban areas. We also try to understand the socio-economic consequences of those urbanization processes.
Guest: prof Bogna Gawrońska-Nowak - IRMiR
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Episode 2. Will the financial system survive the current pandemics?
Episode 2. In this episode of the Policy Implications podcast, together with prof. Dimitrios Tsomocos from Oxford University we discuss the financial stability of European banking system and whether it is ready for the COVID-19 crisis.
Guest: prof Dimitrios Tsomocos - Oxford University
More details about the research discussed in the episode can be found here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.c
Episode 1. Is it the end of the bailout era?
In the first episode of the Policy Implications Podcast, we discuss the new research of prof. Aneta Hryckiewicz (jointly with Natalia Kryg and Dimitri Tsomocos) on the bank resolution mechanisms and the best instruments available to policymakers to help banks in distress.
Guest: prof Aneta Hryckiewicz - Kozminski University
More details about the research discussed in the episode can be found here
