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The Pie: An Economics Podcast

The Pie: An Economics Podcast


The Pie: An Economics Podcast

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Length:
64 episodes
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

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Economists are always talking about The Pie – how it grows and shrinks, how it’s sliced, and who gets the biggest shares. Join host Tess Vigeland as she talks with leading economists from the University of Chicago about their cutting-edge research and key events of the day. Hear how the economic pie is at the heart of issues like the aftermath of a global pandemic, jobs, energy policy, and more.
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

Episodes1 - 10 of 64 episodes

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Fighting Traffic in Chicago: Lower Fares, More Trains, Fewer Buses

American cities are overreliant on cars. Policies for reducing this gridlock and pollut...

24 minutes
Apr 30, 2024

Which Companies Discriminate Most? Experimental Evidence on Callback Rates by Applicant Race and Gender

A small number of companies are responsible for a substantial amount of the discriminat...

27 minutes
Apr 16, 2024

Recessions: What Are They Good For? Possibly Your Health

When the Great Recession hit in 2007, it produced the largest decline in US employment ...

26 minutes
Apr 02, 2024

Knowing When to Stop: The Unintended Consequences of Monetary Policy

This episode of The Pie features a panel discussion following a talk from Raghuram Raja...

36 minutes
Mar 19, 2024

From Authoritarianism to Democracy: The Political Economy of Latin America

Anti-democratic sentiment is on the rise across Latin America. This episode of The Pie ...

29 minutes
Mar 05, 2024

Closing the Achievement Gap: Is There an App for That?

Children whose parents have college degrees are often more skilled readers than childre...

27 minutes
Feb 20, 2024

Two Economies, Two Years of War: An Update on Economic Conditions in Russia and Ukraine

Russian-born economist Konstantin Sonin, Professor at the University of Chicago Harris ...

18 minutes
Feb 06, 2024

Conflict-Free or Conflict Displaced? Mine Certifications and Conflict in the Congo

Many mines in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are controlled by armed grou...

21 minutes
Jan 23, 2024

Tearing Down Healthcare to Rebuild it for Everyone: A Panel on the Economics of Insurance Reform

Most observers are convinced that America’s healthcare system needs reform. This episod...

39 minutes
Jan 09, 2024

12 Months of Economics: Vultures, ChatGPT, Student Loans, and the Social Safety Net

What happens to humans when vultures go extinct? Why did the student loan pause increas...

24 minutes
Dec 26, 2023