Introducing: Think Like An Economist
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.
Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.
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You've always dreamed about starting your own business. Is now really the right time to quit your job and strike out on your own? Or perhaps you're thinking about going back to school. How should you figure out whether it's worth it? Maybe the decision smaller than that. You're sitting in yet another boring work meeting and there's a plate of donuts in the middle. Should you have one more donut? Or perhaps it's time to negotiate a raise with your boss? What's the right approach. I'm Betsy Stevenson. And I'm Justin Wolphus, and. This is our podcast, Think Like an Economist. We're both economists. I was the chief economist at the Department of Labor and a member of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisors. I also advise governments around the world. And together we've taught at Wharton, at Princeton, at the University of Sydney, and now we're professors in Michigan. We've written the twenty first century textbook on the principles of economics. We're going to teach you how to make great decisions. On our podcast, we'll. Be talking to central bankers trying to guide the economy to families trying to decide whether to buy another car into policymakers who's every decision shape every part of your lives. Most importantly, we're going to be talking to people like you about the kinds of decisions you face every day, showing you how economics is useful in your life. Think like an Economist will be available this August. Wherever you listen to. Podcasts, Himalaya Learning provides bite sized courses from world class thinkers and industry experts for you to enjoy in the app on the go. To access exclusive content for this show and others like it, go to learning dot himalaya dot com, slash econ and sign up for your early bird discount. Get ready to think like an Economist.