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Think Like An Economist

Think Like An Economist


Think Like An Economist

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Length:
54 episodes
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

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Think Like an Economist and you’ll see the world more clearly, empowering you to make better decisions at work, at home, and in your community. Leading economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers will take you on a joyous romp through their field as they introduce you to the big ideas in economics, and show how you can apply them to live in your own life. Their signature approach reveals that every decision is an economic decision and this podcast uncovers the economic forces that shape the world around you. Betsey and Justin believe that economics is a superpower, and they want to teach you to fly.
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

Episodes1 - 10 of 54 episodes

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S E53: Economics For All Your Decisions In Life - From Romance to Retirement

Think Like An Economist has taken you on a journey through the economic principles, sho...

21 minutes
Dec 14, 2021

S E52: Useful Economics in Everyday Life

We're all actors in the economy, with different habits, dilemmas and choices. And econo...

18 minutes
Dec 07, 2021

S E51: A Conversation with Emily Oster: The Economics of Pregnancy, Parenting and the Pandemic

Emily Oster is one of the most interesting economists in the world, and she uses the to...

27 minutes
Nov 30, 2021

S E50: A Conversation with Larry Summers: The Influence of Economic Ideas and the Dangers of Secular Stagnation

Larry Summers has been at the forefront of economic thinking for decades - a World Bank...

31 minutes
Nov 09, 2021

S E49: A Conversation with Greg Mankiw: Financial Crisis, Recessions and Communicating Economics

Professor Greg Mankiw is one of the most influential economists today: a New Keynesian,...

28 minutes
Nov 02, 2021

S E48: Behavioral Economics - We're only human!

We all can make mistakes when faced with choices. Biases and old habits can get in the ...

11 minutes
Sep 21, 2021

S E47: Making Decisions in an Uncertain World

Uncertainty and risk are all around us. So how can we make good decisions when we don't...

20 minutes
Sep 14, 2021

S E46: Game Theory - Thinking Strategically

In business, as in life, we often have to make decisions based on what others choose. B...

22 minutes
Sep 07, 2021

S E45: Business Strategy - How to boost profitability

Great entrepreneurs identify opportunities for long-term profits before other people ca...

23 minutes
Aug 31, 2021

S E44: Entry, Exit and Long-Run Profitability - How to get ahead in the Market

If there are profits to be made, entrepreneurs will be there to start their business. B...

21 minutes
Aug 24, 2021