Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers

00:18:33

S E52: Useful Economics in Everyday Life

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/12/07

Useful Economics in Everyday Life

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18:33

Useful Economics in Everyday Life

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/12/07

We're all actors in the economy, with different habits, dilemmas and choices. And economics is about everyday decisions in our daily lives as much as it is about government policy. As economics professors, Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers have honed the ways to show how economics involves everyone. They discuss their method of teaching economics, and the way they show that economic tools can help us all make good decisions.Co-Host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated

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00:27:57

S E51: A Conversation with Emily Oster: The Economics...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/11/30

Emily Oster - thinking like an economist about pregnancy, parenting, and coping with a pandemic.

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27:57

A Conversation with Emily Oster: The Economics of...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/11/30

Emily Oster is one of the most interesting economists in the world, and she uses the tools of economics in everything she does. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explore Emily's thoughts about how economic ideas can provide useful insight for parents and families.This audio course is about how to think like an economist, and Emily models exactly how to do this.Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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31:34

A Conversation with Larry Summers: The Influence of...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/11/09

Larry Summers has been at the forefront of economic thinking for decades - a World Bank chief economist, Professor at Harvard and U.S. Treasury Secretary. He's also warned that the global economy is in the midst of secular stagnation. In this episode, he tells Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers why the economy is stagnant, in spite of low interest rates. The three economists also discuss why their field is so influential, and Larry reveals how policy makers get things done.Editor: Alastair Elphick

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00:31:34

S E50: A Conversation with Larry Summers: The...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/11/09

Professor Larry Summers in discussion

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28:50

A Conversation with Greg Mankiw: Financial Crisis,...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/11/02

Professor Greg Mankiw is one of the most influential economists today: a New Keynesian, advisor to Presidents, and a good friend of Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers. In this episode, the three of them discuss what we can learn from financial crises, why globalisation has lost its shine, and how best to communicate economic ideas.Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:28:50

S E49: A Conversation with Greg Mankiw: Financial...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/11/02

Professor Greg Mankiw in conversation

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00:11:15

S E48: Behavioral Economics - We're only human!

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/09/21

Behavioral Economics and assessing risk

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11:15

Behavioral Economics - We're only human!

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/09/21

We all can make mistakes when faced with choices. Biases and old habits can get in the way of good economic decision making. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers discuss the way our psychology affects our decisions, and they show how to make better judgements and assess the risks.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:20:13

S E47: Making Decisions in an Uncertain World

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/09/14

Uncertainty and how to make good decisions

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20:13

Making Decisions in an Uncertain World

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/09/14

Uncertainty and risk are all around us. So how can we make good decisions when we don't know what will happen? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers show you how to understand risk, and your reaction to it, as well as giving you the tools to help reduce risk.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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22:40

Game Theory - Thinking Strategically

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/09/07

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

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00:22:40

S E46: Game Theory - Thinking Strategically

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/09/07

How to Think Strategically

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23:57

Business Strategy - How to boost profitability

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/08/31

Great entrepreneurs identify opportunities for long-term profits before other people can. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers will help you learn how to spot your business opportunities and show you the five forces that determine profitability.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:23:57

S E45: Business Strategy - How to boost profitability

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/08/31

Business Strategy and the Five Forces Framework

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00:21:41

S E44: Entry, Exit and Long-Run Profitability - How...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/08/24

Entry, Exit and Long-Run Profitability

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21:41

Entry, Exit and Long-Run Profitability - How to get...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/08/24

If there are profits to be made, entrepreneurs will be there to start their business. But how can they stay ahead of the competition and deter new rivals from entering the market? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers guide you through the choices managers make to remain profitable, and explain why businesses try to crush healthy competition.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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22:33

Why wages vary - Why some of us get paid more than...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/08/17

Why do some people earn so much more than others? How does society value certain jobs over other jobs - and how can we make sure we get a higher wage? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers help navigate the vagaries of the job market, and have some advice how to get the best wage deal.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.

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00:22:33

S E43: Why wages vary - Why some of us get paid more...

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers ·

2021/08/17

Why wages vary

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