Oct 26, 202610 min
Why does India's ₹10 lakh crore ($130 billion) wedding industry never slow down—even when the economy does? Sanvi and Nitika break down how decades of pre-funded savings, gold hedges, societal pressure ("Log kya...
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Zero Down
Hosted by Arthashastra, Miranda House · education · EN
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A space aimed at exploring the world through the eyes of an economist, and making concepts fun, relatable, and real.
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What is Zero Down about?
A space aimed at exploring the world through the eyes of an economist, and making concepts fun, relatable, and real.
Who hosts Zero Down?
Zero Down is hosted by Arthashastra, Miranda House. The show has published 88 episodes to date.
What has Zero Down covered recently?
Recent episodes include "89.Why Indian weddings are recession proof." (26 October 2026, 10 minutes), "The End of Free UPI: How India's Favourite Convenience Hit a Wall" (15 October 2026, 23 minutes), and "The Economics of Poverty: In Conversation with Nayantara Sarma" (4 October 2026, 19 minutes).
How often does Zero Down publish?
Zero Down publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across 88 episodes.
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Booking probability for Zero Down is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Zero Down requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Zero Down's contact route on record: verified email.
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Arthashastra, Miranda House hosts Zero Down, an education podcast with 88 episodes published.
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- Oct 15, 202623 min
India’s biggest digital payment shake-up is here as new rules introduce merchant fees on UPI. In this episode, hosts Pihu and Vanisha unpack why the government is intervening after years of subsidised transactions, and...
- Oct 4, 202619 min
How do economists actually measure poverty, and what does it take to design effective social safety nets? In this episode, hosts Ayansh and Anika sit down with Nayantara Sarma, a Miranda House economics alumna and...
- Sep 29, 202612 min
In the current international climate, does material domination really imply an accumulation of power? As the distribution of material power disperses in the international arena, the narrative around these power dynamics...
- Sep 12, 202615 min
Why does the price of your seat spike right before you book it — and why does the passenger next to you always seem to have paid less? In this episode, Anusmita and Samaira break open the economics of airline pricing...
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- Sep 5, 20268 min
Would you take ₹1,000 right now or ₹1,200 a month from now? Most people pick the cash today, and that's exactly why " Homo economicus ," the perfectly rational decision-maker of traditional economics, doesn't actually...
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83.The Paradox of Choice
Aug 22, 202614 minWhy does opening Netflix with a thousand options often end with you watching nothing at all? In this episode, Susmita and Rajnandini unpack the paradox of choice, how too many options can leave us more exhausted, less...
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82.Zero Loss Diaries
Aug 13, 202615 minWhat if every decision you made had to make you better off without making anyone else worse off? In this episode, Samaira and Riddhima put Pareto efficiency to the test, not as an abstract market model, but as a real...
Aug 5, 202621 minIn this episode, Bhadra, Devika and Diya unpack the economics and psychology behind viral consumer trends, from engineered scarcity and FOMO to Veblen's theory of conspicuous consumption. We get into why influencers act...
May 5, 20267 minWhen platforms vanish overnight, how does a generation react? How did Gen Z turn online trends into protest, and what hidden rules might be guiding their moves? In this episode of Zero Down, join Muskan and Rama as they...
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80. Trade, Tariffs and Trust
Mar 26, 202613 minIn today’s episode, Nandini, Anika and Anusmita dive into the significance of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement, a landmark pact linking two of the world’s largest economic powers, India and the European...
Feb 10, 20267 minJoin Himanshi and Hardik for a conversation that looks beyond the scoreboard. This episode reimagines India’s Women’s World Cup victory as an economic turning point, unpacking women’s cricket through the lenses of...
Jan 29, 202611 minDive into the world of digital payments with this episode on UPI, as Yana and Sneha explore its transformative journey in India. From its humble beginnings to becoming more than a payment method, UPI is reshaping the...
Jan 21, 20268 minEver wondered why you hesitate before texting first, overthink double texts, or feel stuck planning outings that never happen? Turns out, you’ve been using game theory all along. In this episode of the Zero Down Podcast...
Jan 14, 20267 minSwipe into the chaos of modern romance with Devanshi and Tanvi as they unpack the Economics of Online Dating. From right-swipes to ghosting seasons, they explore how attention became a currency, why some profiles...
- Sep 30, 202515 min
Labubu isn’t just a collectable — it’s a billion dollar hype machine. In this episode we break down how Labubus made their way into the market, why blind boxes are so addictive and how Pop mart made a brilliant use of...
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74. Concert-o-nomics
Sep 23, 20258 minConcerts aren’t just about the music anymore! they’re an entire economy of their own. In this episode, Nandinii and Vanshika explore the fascinating economics behind the rise of concert culture, especially in India...
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73. The Sarojini Playbook
Aug 31, 20258 minJoin Bhadra and Kashish as they turn a shopping trip to Delhi’s iconic Sarojini Nagar into a crash course in game theory. From bargaining tricks and price wars to the Nash Equilibrium and the Prisoner’s Dilemma, this...
- Aug 30, 202513 min
Have you freshly turned into a voter? Are you wondering whom to vote for? Before you decide, dive into this podcast and walk with Gargi and Anusmita around the world of politics looked at through the lens of Game...
- Aug 10, 202511 min
In this episode, Nandinii and Manya use game theory to unpack India and Pakistan's nuclear strategies. Through the classic Prisoner's Dilemma experiment, they explore how strategic decisions, mutual distrust, and...
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