What’s really driving the biggest economic trends of our time? In the weekly podcast series ‘Behind the Numbers’ we take a deep dive into today’s hot topics, joined by leading experts. From unaffordable housing to rising inflation – you get it clearly broken down, with no unnecessary jargon. Because economics isn’t just about charts and budgets, it’s about the money in your wallet. Behind the Numbers is the economics teacher you always wished you had at school.
Listen to the last episode (Dutch only)
Episode 1: Why the shopping street should reinvent itself
Can the high street be saved? How can small business owners compete with international chains? Which business models work and which don’t? Henk Hofstede, Retail Sector Banker, predicts that the high street of the future will look completely different – it will be a place where it’s not just about buying products anymore.
Episode 2: How do young people keep an eye on their money
How can young people learn to handle money responsibly in a world where payments are almost always done digitally? Why does financial education start at an early age? And how can parents and schools help? Together with Babet Boswinkel, Business Consultant, we explore the world of young people and the financial matters that come with it.
Episode 3: How online fraud became a billion dollar industry
You receive a message from your child who urgently needs money. Everything seems to match - even the voice. But what if nothing is what it seems? In this episode we dive into the world of online fraud. What started as fishing for PIN codes, is grown to a billion dollar industry where organized networks operate as if they're professional companies.
