Episodes (Page 40)
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Discusses randomized control trials for measuring aid effectiveness.
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Argues auto bailout damaged the rule of law by bypassing bankruptcy.
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Examines Adam Smith's influences, including David Hume.
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Analyzes the psychology and sociology of buying and selling.
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Argues competition and striving are evolutionary inheritances.
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Discusses the dollar's historical dominance and advantages for the U.S.
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Challenges the idea that autocrats lead to faster growth in poor countries.
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Advocates for trial and error and adaptation over rigid planning.
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Argues for inherent uncertainty in science and knowledge.
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Argues parents overestimate their influence on children's adult lives.
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John Papola discusses creating rap videos explaining Keynes vs. Hayek.
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Ariel Rubinstein analyzes the limited successes of game theory.
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Mike Munger explores microfinance's role in enabling savings.
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Dani Rodrik examines globalization's impact on employment and productivity.
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Gavin Andresen explains the decentralized BitCoin virtual currency.
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Vincent Reinhart analyzes government interventions in the 2008 financial crisis.
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Diane Coyle discusses the 'Economics of Enough' and future challenges.
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Robert Townsend highlights the role of financial institutions in development.
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Freeman Dyson advocates for scientific 'heresy' and challenges dogmas.
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George Will reflects on his career in politics and journalism.