The Sound of Economics
The podcast by Bruegel.
This is The Sound of Economics, the podcast from Bruegel, the Brussels-based economic think tank. Join us weekly as we discuss European and global economic policy with top thinkers and public officials, drawing on the EU’s best research, analysis and debate. Host Rebecca Christie anchors the series, including live video broadcasts several times a year.
China’s economy and relations with Europe take the spotlight once a month via the ZhōngHuá Mundus series, a monthly conversation with Yuyun Zhan, Alicia García-Herrero and guests.
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ZhōngHuá Mundus
Bringing you analysis of China in the world, as seen from Europe.
Bruegel's monthly podcast on China's economyPodcast
12 November 2025
Understanding money in the EU
How do citizens keep track of their finances and investments, and how can the European Commission help?
Podcast
05 November 2025
Double tax – why women pay it and what to do about it
Fixing gender inequality could reap big gains for the entire economy
Podcast
29 October 2025
Paradoxical EU-China climate relations
As COP30 approaches, what is the real state of EU–China climate relations?
Podcast
22 October 2025
What are governments buying?
How does the European Union manage public-sector procurement, and is there room for environmental goals?
Podcast
15 October 2025
Climate, data and complacency
Why economists need to take the costs of climate change more seriously
Podcast
08 October 2025
Western Balkan migration: win-win or brain drain?
Why have workers from the six countries been heading to Germany, and will they keep going or start to stay home?
Podcast
01 October 2025
What should Europe pay for?
The EU’s next seven-year budget grapples with agriculture, defence and public goods
Podcast
25 September 2025
China’s race to electrification
Is China turning into an “electrostate” — and how will that change the balance of global energy?
Podcast
17 September 2025
EU foreign direct investment, explained
How can the EU coordinate national screening procedures in key sectors when outside investors want to buy in?
Podcast
10 September 2025
The Sound of Economics Live: The State of the European Union 2025
A special live episode of The Sound of Economics podcast on the State of the Union address
Podcast
04 September 2025
The ECB is not the Fed
What does it mean to be an independent and credible central bank, and how do the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank stack up?
Podcast
27 August 2025
How can the EU get its act together?
Beyond external threats, persistent fragmentation continues to hinder Europe’s ability to respond
Podcast
20 August 2025
Disaster risk in euro-area bond markets
What investment funds tell us about euro-zone fragility
Podcast
30 July 2025
Why European firms are rethinking their presence in China
An empirical analysis of evolving European business strategies in China amid rising economic uncertainty and geopolitical tension
Podcast
23 July 2025
Rebuilding Ukraine: international support, defence and recovery
As Russia’s war on Ukraine continues, how are EU and international partners helping to finance recovery and support reconstruction in a conflict zone?
Podcast
16 July 2025
Where do insurance firms and pension funds invest?
Europe needs long-term, patient capital to meet its investment needs. Where is the money going and how can policymakers help?
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