Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers

00:17:12

S E22: Price Discrimination - Why some people pay less

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/12/15

Different prices for the same product = More customers

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17:12

Price Discrimination - Why some people pay less

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/12/15

Discounts for the elderly or students may seem generous - but they win more customers. When businesses ask how they can make as much money as possible from each customer, they need a sophisticated pricing strategy. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers take a look at who gets a discount and why.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media Production

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19:23

Market Power - Why businesses charge more

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/12/08

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.Co-Host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:19:23

S E21: Market Power - Why businesses charge more

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/12/08

Competition, market power & changing prices

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00:17:55

S E20: Inequality - Understanding the Gap between...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/12/01

Economic tools to help create a fairer society

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17:55

Inequality - Understanding the Gap between Rich and Poor

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/12/01

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.Co-Host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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13:28

A New Treasury Secretary - Who is Janet Yellen and...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/11/24

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. Before the election, Janet Yellen shared her thoughts on the power of thinking like an economist. And in this special episode, Justin reflects on what decisions Janet Yellen will be making.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media Production.

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00:13:28

S E19: A New Treasury Secretary - Who is Janet...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/11/24

The next Treasury Secretary talks to Think Like an Economist

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00:11:22

S E18: Presidential Econ 101 - A To Do List

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/11/17

How the President can Think Like an Economist

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11:22

Presidential Econ 101 - A To Do List

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/11/17

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 economic advice for the new president. And of course, Betsey Stevenson will be back for the next episode.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media Production.

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16:35

The Labor Market - Live to Work, or Work to Live?

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/11/10

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 and Betsey Stevenson show you how to make good decisions, as a worker or an employer.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:16:35

S E17: The Labor Market - Live to Work, or Work to Live?

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/11/10

Career advice - Economist style.

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00:16:15

S E16: Externalities - The Full Cost of the Choices...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/11/03

How your actions affect those around you

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16:15

Externalities - The Full Cost of the Choices we make

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/11/03

What happens when others benefit from your choices, like your decision whether or not to wear a mask? Or when your choices hurtothers,like smoking?Economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers delve into the world of externalities and explore how policy makers can help ensure effects on others are taken into account.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:16:46

S E15: International Trade - Cars from Corn

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/10/27

Made in your country - sold globally.

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16:46

International Trade - Cars from Corn

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/10/27

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 Wolfers explain how people around the world can benefit from international trade. Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:15:20

S E14: Gains From Trade - Why Ringo played the drums

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/10/20

With a Little Help from Your Friends.

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15:20

Gains From Trade - Why Ringo played the drums

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/10/20

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 economic tool helps run their household. They've written the economics textbook for the 21st century and want to share their love of economics with you.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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17:31

Economic Surplus - Getting the Most out of Life

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/10/13

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 itis worth to you? Leading economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers reveal how to knowwhether our trades spark joy.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:17:30

S E13: Economic Surplus - Getting the Most out of Life

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2020/10/13

Joy to the world through Economic Surplus.

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