Economic History Soup
Economic History Soup is an interview-style podcast on all topics economic history, with discussions ranging from structuring the research process to the makings of an economic historian. Hosted by Yale Economics PhD student Liza Brover, the podcast emphasizes the diversity in themes, approaches, and personalities in the field of economic history. Please direct questions and comments to liza.brover@yale.edu. Cover art by Luisa Bicalho-Ritzkat.
Economic History Soup
Interview with Jose Betancourt, Yale Physics PhD student
In this episode, I interview Jose Betancourt, my classmate in first year macro. Jose is econ-adjacent, having done an undergraduate degree and predoc program in economics. Jose and I discuss similarities and differences of the "economics approach" and "physics approach" to common problems. We discuss concepts in networks, biophysics, econophysics, and more. Thank you Jose for sharing your knowledge!