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Shakespeare Special: The Seven Ages of Man
FromEconomics In Ten
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Length:
86 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’, the seven ages of man are described by "melancholy Jacques" the professional misery-guts killing the mood in the Forest of Arden. To celebrate the Bard’s birthday, your friendly neighbourhood economists have produced a Shakespearian special that focuses on some economics associated with each of these seven ages. Pete and Gav will be your guides through each stage of life from "mewling and puking" through to "mere oblivion", to see what Economics can teach us. Along the way you will learn about the economy of Shakespeare’s England, how Pete was an imperious King Malcolm in "the Scottish Play" and how teenagers undermine conventional economics. As always there is a challenging quiz and a stirring modern makeover of the seven ages verses in one of Gav's unforgettable poems. Technical support comes from ‘All the world's a stage’ Nic.
Released:
Apr 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (54)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Adam Smith by Economics In Ten