In this episode, we explore Kalshi, a ground breaking prediction market platform that has revolutionized event forecasting in finance. Founded in 2018 by Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara, Kalshi transformed the landscape by securing federal regulation under the CFTC, allowing users to trade on real-world outcomes like elections and economic data. With trading volumes now exceeding $1 billion weekly, Kalshi stands at the forefront of mainstream prediction markets, offering a legitimate, regulated space for event-based financial contracts.

While it's funny and super relatable, "girl math" shines a light on real cognitive biases that can sneak into our financial decisions, especially around compulsive or impulse purchases.

Today, we'll laugh at the memes, break down the specific types of biases with examples, discuss why the term can be problematic, and – most importantly – share detailed, actionable tips to outsmart these biases for better girl finance.

By the end, you'll have tools to make smarter choices without losing the fun.

Ecological economics, developed by Herman Daly, Robert Costanza, and others, views economies as part of the environment, prioritising sustainability and recognising the limits of natural resources.

It arose from concerns over resource depletion and environmental harm, critiquing mainstream economics for overlooking ecological constraints. Unlike growth-focused models, ecological economics advocates maintaining resource use within planetary boundaries, internalising environmental costs, and using metrics like carryingcapacity and ecological footprint.

Key policies include carbon pricing and green taxes. While it faces criticism for challenging economic growth and lacking formal models, its principles are increasingly influential in climate policy and sustainability debates, especially as environmental crises worsen.

The approach encourages a shift from short-term profit to long-term resilience and intergenerational equity, though mainstream adoption remains limited.