Think Like An Economist
Betsey Stevenson & Justin Wolfers
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 E2: Core Principle 1 - The Cost-Benefit Principle - The Pros & Cons
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08/18/20 • 17 min
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.
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S E4: Core Principle 3 - The Marginal Principle - Just One More?
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08/18/20 • 15 min
How many hours should you work? How many people should you hire? How many children should you have? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers teach us how to make decisions about ‘how many’ of pretty much anything and in any circumstance.
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S E3: Core Principle 2 - The Opportunity Cost Principle - Or What?
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08/18/20 • 17 min
What would you do instead of taking that dream job? What would you eat for dinner instead of that burger? And how would you spend your lunch hour if not at the gym? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers get us to think about the next best alternative to anything, and how that can transform the decisions we make.
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S E1: Why Should You Think Like an Economist?
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08/04/20 • 15 min
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.
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S E30: Consumption and Saving - Spend Now or Save to Spend Later
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02/16/21 • 18 min
We all make decisions about when to spend our money and when to save for our future selves. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers show you the tools to make the right spending and saving choices at different times of your life, and what it all means for the macroeconomy.
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S E23: Private Information - I Know Something You Don’t Know
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12/22/20 • 19 min
What happens when you know something that others don't? Or they know something you don't? These information asymmetries can great create a fog of mistrust, and doing business can get tricky. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers help clear the economic fog, and find ways to restore that trust.
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S E20: Inequality - Understanding the Gap between Rich and Poor
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12/01/20 • 17 min
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 at the tools available for making a more equal society.
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S E8: The Law of Demand - How You Choose to Buy
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09/08/20 • 15 min
Do you need to buy that? Should you buy one more? Economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explain how you as a buyer can stay in control - and how to make the Law of Demand work for you.
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S E46: Game Theory - Thinking Strategically
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09/07/21 • 22 min
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!
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S E21: Market Power - Why businesses charge more
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12/08/20 • 19 min
What's the competition? When businesses have less competition, they have more market power and can raise their prices. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explore competition in the market place and the way it shapes prices - and profit.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Think Like An Economist have?
Think Like An Economist currently has 54 episodes available.
What topics does Think Like An Economist cover?
The podcast is about Microeconomics, Courses, Podcasts, Economics, Education, Social Sciences, Science and Macroeconomics.
What is the most popular episode on Think Like An Economist?
The episode title 'S E2: Core Principle 1 - The Cost-Benefit Principle - The Pros & Cons' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Think Like An Economist?
The average episode length on Think Like An Economist is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Think Like An Economist released?
Episodes of Think Like An Economist are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Think Like An Economist?
The first episode of Think Like An Economist was released on Jul 16, 2020.
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