About Decode Econ: The Podcast
The economy touches everything — from the price of your morning coffee to the decisions shaping our future. Decode Econ breaks it all down. Hosted by Dr. Abdullah Al Bahrani (“Dr. A”), economist, educator, and storyteller, this podcast makes economics personal, practical, and easy to understand.
Each episode explores the trends behind the headlines — inflation, jobs, technology, policy, and the everyday decisions that drive them. Through stories, data, and conversations with thinkers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, Decode Econ helps you connect what’s hap
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About Decode Econ: The Podcast
The economy touches everything — from the price of your morning coffee to the decisions shaping our future. Decode Econ breaks it all down. Hosted by Dr. Abdullah Al Bahrani (“Dr. A”), economist, educator, and storyteller, this podcast makes economics personal, practical, and easy to understand.
Each episode explores the trends behind the headlines — inflation, jobs, technology, policy, and the everyday decisions that drive them. Through stories, data, and conversations with thinkers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, Decode Econ helps you connect what’s hap
From Haile to Princeton: Aro Rajaonah shares his experience
Decode Econ
39 minutes 50 seconds
1 year ago
From Haile to Princeton: Aro Rajaonah shares his experience
In this conversation, Dr. Abdullah Bahrani interviews Aro Rajaonah, a former Haile Fellow and a pre-doctoral research specialist at Princeton University. Aro shares his experience as a Haile Fellow and advises current fellows. He emphasizes the importance of coding skills, networking, and reading widely. Aro also discusses his plans, including applying to PhD programs. The conversation highlights the value of research and the opportunities it can create.
Takeaways
Develop coding skills and organize code effectively
Build a strong network of connections in the research community
Read widely and explore diverse topics
Focus on skills development and be open to new opportunities
Apply to as many research positions as possible to increase chances of success
Sound Bites
"Coding is a big part of my experience here right now."
"Networking was a great thing that the Haile Fellows Program helped me with."
"Focus on building skills: coding, reading, and research interests."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:08 Aro's Current Work at Princeton
08:49 Developing Curiosity and Intellectual Growth
11:22 The Impact of the Hale Fellows Program
24:08 Preparing for a Career in Research
31:36 Future Plans and Closing Remarks
Decode Econ
About Decode Econ: The Podcast
The economy touches everything — from the price of your morning coffee to the decisions shaping our future. Decode Econ breaks it all down. Hosted by Dr. Abdullah Al Bahrani (“Dr. A”), economist, educator, and storyteller, this podcast makes economics personal, practical, and easy to understand.
Each episode explores the trends behind the headlines — inflation, jobs, technology, policy, and the everyday decisions that drive them. Through stories, data, and conversations with thinkers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, Decode Econ helps you connect what’s hap
