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    Why economists hate gifts (Encore)

    Why economists hate gifts (Encore)

    FromThe Indicator from Planet Money

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    Why economists hate gifts (Encore)

    FromThe Indicator from Planet Money

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    Length:
    10 minutes
    Released:
    Dec 16, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    When economists see holiday gifts, they see waste: sweaters that never get worn; books that never get read. Many recommend cash or no gift at all. Economist Tim Harford proposes a different solution in this encore episode from 2019.
    Released:
    Dec 16, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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