What does the popcorn index teach us about the economy?
Do you really know? 
About this episode
Figuring out how well the economy is doing might seem like the preserve of those working in big accounting firms or financial institutions, dealing with complicated graphs and calculations on a daily basis. But in reality, we’re exposed to certain clues going about our everyday lives, without even realising that they offer insight into our spending habits. An interesting example to look out for is whether people are buying popcorn in your local cinema. What does popcorn have to do with the economy? What are the orthers index ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health? Are you an “ambivert”? How does the "Scully Effect" raise young women's interest in science fields? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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