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Think Like An Economist

By: Betsey Stevenson & Justin Wolfers
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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.

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  • Introducing: Think Like An Economist
    Jul 16 2020

    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.

    Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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    2 mins
  • S E1: Why Should You Think Like an Economist?
    Aug 4 2020

    Want to make ‘no regrets decisions’? This podcast will teach you how! Betsey Stevenson and

    Justin Wolfers are on a mission to equip everyone with key tools from economics that can

    truly transform your life: from career dilemmas and financial conundrums to sorting out

    complicated problems in your personal life, economics will help you. Let’s get stuck in.

    Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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    15 mins
  • S E2: Core Principle 1 - The Cost-Benefit Principle - The Pros & Cons
    Aug 18 2020

    Making a pros-and-cons list when you’re stuck isn’t a bad piece of advice, it’s actually a staple of Thinking Like An Economist. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers walk us through thinking about the costs and benefits of every decision, and also warn of red flags that can lead us astray. 

    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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    18 mins

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