S E53: Economics For All Your Decisions In Life - From Romance to Retirement
S E53: Economics For All Your Decisions In Life - From Romance to Retirement
Think Like An Economist has taken you on a journey through the economic principles, showing you the tools of economics, ... Read more
14 Dec 2021
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21mins
S E52: Useful Economics in Everyday Life
S E52: Useful Economics in Everyday Life
We're all actors in the economy, with different habits, dilemmas and choices. And economics is about everyday decisions ... Read more
7 Dec 2021
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18mins
S E51: A Conversation with Emily Oster: The Economics of Pregnancy, Parenting and the Pandemic
S E51: A Conversation with Emily Oster: The Economics of Pregnancy, Parenting and the Pandemic
Emily Oster is one of the most interesting economists in the world, and she uses the tools of economics in everything sh... Read more
30 Nov 2021
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27mins
S E50: A Conversation with Larry Summers: The Influence of Economic Ideas and the Dangers of Secular Stagnation
S E50: A Conversation with Larry Summers: The Influence of Economic Ideas and the Dangers of Secular Stagnation
Larry Summers has been at the forefront of economic thinking for decades - a World Bank chief economist, Professor at Ha... Read more
9 Nov 2021
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31mins
S E49: A Conversation with Greg Mankiw: Financial Crisis, Recessions and Communicating Economics
S E49: A Conversation with Greg Mankiw: Financial Crisis, Recessions and Communicating Economics
Professor Greg Mankiw is one of the most influential economists today: a New Keynesian, advisor to Presidents, and a goo... Read more
2 Nov 2021
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28mins
S E48: Behavioral Economics - We're only human!
S E48: Behavioral Economics - We're only human!
We all can make mistakes when faced with choices. Biases and old habits can get in the way of good economic decision mak... Read more
21 Sep 2021
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11mins
S E47: Making Decisions in an Uncertain World
S E47: Making Decisions in an Uncertain World
Uncertainty and risk are all around us. So how can we make good decisions when we don't know what will happen? Betsey St... Read more
14 Sep 2021
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20mins
S E46: Game Theory - Thinking Strategically
S E46: Game Theory - Thinking Strategically
In business, as in life, we often have to make decisions based on what others choose. But how do we make the right strat... Read more
7 Sep 2021
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22mins
S E45: Business Strategy - How to boost profitability
S E45: Business Strategy - How to boost profitability
Great entrepreneurs identify opportunities for long-term profits before other people can. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wo... Read more
31 Aug 2021
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23mins
S E44: Entry, Exit and Long-Run Profitability - How to get ahead in the Market
S E44: Entry, Exit and Long-Run Profitability - How to get ahead in the Market
If there are profits to be made, entrepreneurs will be there to start their business. But how can they stay ahead of the... Read more
24 Aug 2021
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21mins