566. Why Is It So Hard (and Expensive) to Build Anything in America?

566. Why Is It So Hard (and Expensive) to Build Anything in America?

Most industries have become more productive over time. But not construction! We identify the causes — and possible solutions. (Can you say ... “prefab”?)

RESOURCES:

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SOURCES:

  • Vaughan Buckley, founder and C.E.O. of the Volumetric Building Companies.
  • Carrie Sturts Dossick, professor of construction management at the University of Washington.
  • Ed Glaeser, professor of economics and chair the economics department at Harvard University.
  • Michael Hough, director of MJH Structural Engineers.
  • Ivan Rupnik, professor of architecture at Northeastern University.
  • Chad Syverson, professor of economics at the University of Chicago.

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159. “It’s Fun to Smoke Marijuana”

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13 Mar 201422min

158. Is Learning a Foreign Language Really Worth It?

158. Is Learning a Foreign Language Really Worth It?

Yes, it expands the mind but we usually don't retain much -- and then there's the opportunity cost. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Mar 201421min

157. Why Are Japanese Homes Disposable?

157. Why Are Japanese Homes Disposable?

In most countries, houses get more valuable over time. In Japan, a new buyer will often bulldoze the home. We'll tell you why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 Feb 201423min

156. Why Marry? (Part 2)

156. Why Marry? (Part 2)

The consequences of our low marriage rate -- and if the old model is less attractive, how about a new one? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 Feb 201423min

155. Why Marry? (Part 1)

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The myths of modern marriage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

13 Feb 201419min

154. What You Don’t Know About Online Dating

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Thick markets, thin markets, and the triumph of attributes over compatibility.This episode is included in the Freakonomics #smartbinge podcast playlist at wnyc.org/smartbinge Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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153. Reasons to Not Be Ugly

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The "beauty premium" is real, for everyone from babies to NFL quarterbacks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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