Inside the Mysterious World of Credit Cards (with Patrick McKenzie)

May 19, 2025 · 01:15:14

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Patrick McKenzie explains the mechanics of credit card transactions.
Details who profits from credit cards and how they make money.
Analyzes whether cash/debit users subsidize reward credit card users.

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