Inequality - Understanding the Gap between Rich and Poor
How hard is it to move out of poverty and up the economic ladder? Justin Wolfers and Betsey Stevenson explore how economic inequality is shaped by people's backgrounds and opportunities. And they look...
1 Dec 202017min
A New Treasury Secretary - Who is Janet Yellen and what will she do?
America’s President-elect has made his choice for the new Secretary of the Treasury. Janet Yellen is an economist and friend of the Think Like an Economist team, Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers. B...
24 Nov 202013min
Presidential Econ 101 - A To Do List
The U.S. presidential election may be over, but what does the new president need to do to get the economy back on track and prepare for future shocks? In this special episode, Justin Wolfers has some ...
17 Nov 202011min
The Labor Market - Live to Work, or Work to Live?
What can you do to make sure you're working in the right job, and getting paid the right salary? Or, if you're the boss, how can you make sure you're making the right hiring decisions? Justin Wolfers ...
10 Nov 202016min
Externalities - The Full Cost of the Choices we make
What happens when others benefit from your choices, like your decision whether or not to wear a mask? Or when your choices hurt others, like smoking? Economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers de...
3 Nov 202016min
International Trade - Cars from Corn
When countries do something well, they can sell that in the global market place. But how do consumers and producers get the most out of international trade? Economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolf...
27 Okt 202016min
Gains From Trade - Why Ringo played the drums
Are you doing what you should be doing, and delegating tasks that others should do? Make sure you get the most out of your comparative advantage, as Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers reveal how this...
20 Okt 202015min
Economic Surplus - Getting the Most out of Life
You know the joy of buying something that's worth more to you than what you paid? Or that jolt when you sell something for more than what it is worth to you? Leading economists Betsey Stevenson and Ju...
13 Okt 202017min
