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Think Like An Economist Podcast: full transcripts and summaries of all episodes

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Podcast: Think Like An Economist

Think Like An Economist

Description: 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.

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S E53: Economics For All Your Decisions In Life - From Romance to Retirement full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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

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

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Think Like An Economist has taken you on a journey through the economic principles, showing you the tools of economics, and how they can be applied at home and at work. In this season finale, Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers reveal the big life choices they've made using those tools

of economics, and how you can apply economics to help make decisions throughout your life.Co-Host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media Production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S E52: Useful Economics in Everyday Life full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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Episode: S E52: Useful Economics in Everyday Life

S E52: Useful Economics in Everyday Life

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We're all actors in the economy, with different habits, dilemmas and choices. And economics is about everyday decisions in our daily lives as much as it is about government policy. As economics professors, Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers have honed the ways to show how economics involves everyone. They discuss

their method of teaching economics, and the way they show that economic tools can help us all make good decisions.Co-Host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S E51: A Conversation with Emily Oster: The Economics of Pregnancy, Parenting and the Pandemic full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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

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

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Emily Oster is one of the most interesting economists in the world, and she uses the tools of economics in everything she does. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explore Emily's thoughts about how economic ideas can provide useful insight for parents and families. This audio course is about how to

think like an economist, and Emily models exactly how to do this.Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S E50: A Conversation with Larry Summers: The Influence of Economic Ideas and the Dangers of Secular Stagnation full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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

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

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Larry Summers has been at the forefront of economic thinking for decades - a World Bank chief economist, Professor at Harvard and U.S. Treasury Secretary. He's also warned that the global economy is in the midst of secular stagnation. In this episode, he tells Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers why

the economy is stagnant, in spite of low interest rates. The three economists also discuss why their field is so influential, and Larry reveals how policy makers get things done.Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S E49: A Conversation with Greg Mankiw: Financial Crisis, Recessions and Communicating Economics full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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

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

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Professor Greg Mankiw is one of the most influential economists today: a New Keynesian, advisor to Presidents, and a good friend of Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers. In this episode, the three of them discuss what we can learn from financial crises, why globalisation has lost its shine, and how

best to communicate economic ideas.Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S E48: Behavioral Economics - We're only human! full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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

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

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We all can make mistakes when faced with choices. Biases and old habits can get in the way of good economic decision making. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers discuss the way our psychology affects our decisions, and they show how to make better judgements and assess the risks.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far.

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S E47: Making Decisions in an Uncertain World full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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Episode: S E47: Making Decisions in an Uncertain World

S E47: Making Decisions in an Uncertain World

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Uncertainty and risk are all around us. So how can we make good decisions when we don't know what will happen? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers show you how to understand risk, and your reaction to it, as well as giving you the tools to help reduce risk.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far.

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S E46: Game Theory - Thinking Strategically full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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Episode: S E46: Game Theory - Thinking Strategically

S E46: Game Theory - Thinking Strategically

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In business, as in life, we often have to make decisions based on what others choose. But how do we make the right strategic decisions? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers unpick the problems of strategic cooperation and coordination, and show you the four steps for making good strategic decisions. You

now have two choices - to listen to this episode, or not!Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S E45: Business Strategy - How to boost profitability full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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Episode: S E45: Business Strategy - How to boost profitability

S E45: Business Strategy - How to boost profitability

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Great entrepreneurs identify opportunities for long-term profits before other people can. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers will help you learn how to spot your business opportunities and show you the five forces that determine profitability.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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S E44: Entry, Exit and Long-Run Profitability - How to get ahead in the Market full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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

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

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If there are profits to be made, entrepreneurs will be there to start their business. But how can they stay ahead of the competition and deter new rivals from entering the market? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers guide you through the choices managers make to remain profitable, and explain why

businesses try to crush healthy competition.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S E43: Why wages vary - Why some of us get paid more than others full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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Episode: S E43: Why wages vary - Why some of us get paid more than others

S E43: Why wages vary - Why some of us get paid more than others

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Why do some people earn so much more than others? How does society value certain jobs over other jobs - and how can we make sure we get a higher wage? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers help navigate the vagaries of the job market, and have some advice how to

get the best wage deal.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S E42: Think Like An Economist gets back to business full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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Episode: S E42: Think Like An Economist gets back to business

S E42: Think Like An Economist gets back to business

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Economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers are back to help you think like an economist. This season is our mini-MBA, and we'll unpack even more economic tools, with a focus on showing you how to make wise business decisions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S E41: Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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Episode: S E41: Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply

S E41: Aggregate Demand & Aggregate Supply

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It's time to explore macroeconomics from a new yet familiar perspective, using economy-wide supply and demand curves to forecast the economy's total output and average price level. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers show you how this perspective can help you diagnose the economy's ills, and prescribe the appropriate policy medicine.SummaryCo-host:

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S E40: Budget Deficits and Government Debt full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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Episode: S E40: Budget Deficits and Government Debt

S E40: Budget Deficits and Government Debt

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Government deficits and debt are at record levels in many countries, provoking widespread anxiety. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explain why governments run deficits and rack up debt, whether they're likely to be sustainable, and if you really need to worry.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See

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S E39: Fiscal Policy - Government Spending and Taxes full transcript and summary - episode of podcast Think Like An Economist

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Episode: S E39: Fiscal Policy - Government Spending and Taxes

S E39: Fiscal Policy - Government Spending and Taxes

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There's no bigger player in the economy than the government, which can adjust billions of dollars worth of taxes and spending. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explain how policymakers can adjust these levers to keep the economy on track.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy

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