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Okay, Let Me Tell You Why You're Wrong: A Podcast for Understanding Economics

This is a podcast for Understanding Economics. I, and a guest with a background in economics sift through the issues being discussed and present them as Economists would, without all the hype and hyp... Read more

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Episode 44 - Price Gouging

Episode 44 - Price Gouging

WE. ARE. BACK.After a very long hiatus I am back and making podcasts again. Don't worry folks nothing bad happened. ... Read more

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Episode 43 - Comparative Advantage

Episode 43 - Comparative Advantage

This week we're talking about Comparative Advantage and asking the question "why should we engage in trade." I cover bo... Read more

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