Podcasts about economic perspectives

Drug prices have become a hot-button issue in the United States, with politicians across the spectrum agreeing that American consumers pay too much for prescription medications. But bringing down drug prices raises fundamental economic challenges that affect innovation, access, and healthcare costs worldwide. In a paper in the Journal of Economic Perspectives, author Margaret K. Kyle examines how different countries approach pharmaceutical pricing regulation and the lessons to be  learned from international experience. Her work reveals that while the United States does pay significantly higher prices for drugs, the story is more nuanced than a simple comparison suggests. Kyle recently spoke with Tyler Smith about why economists generally support market solutions but make an exception for pharmaceuticals, how "pay-for-performance" contracts and subscription pricing models could bring down costs, and why simple solutions like copying other countries' prices might backfire.

On this Happy Hour, Michael and Anna sit down with Democratic Congresswoman Yassamine Ansari (AZ-3), the youngest women in the House of Representatives! They discuss her tireless work championing climate change policy, her new bill tackling Extreme Heat in her Phoenix area district, and discuss how, given her age, she still pinches herself when she walks the halls of Congress to remind her this is all real. But first on the episode, the gang discuss the latest spate of videos depicting immigration arrests and deportations, and how a growing number of Trump supporters are saying this isn't what they voted for.[00:00] Introduction to the Podcast and Guests[02:01] Discussion on Extreme Heat and Climate Change[04:59] Immigration Issues in Arizona[08:01] Personal Stories of Immigration Enforcement[10:45] Empathy and Public Perception of Immigration[13:37] Political Implications of Immigration Policies[16:38] Women in Politics and Immigration[19:18] Transition to Interview with Representative Ansari[20:09 ]Introduction and Background of Congresswoman Ansari[22:56] The Impact of Youth in Politics[25:51] Climate Change: A Core Passion[28:25 ]Economic Perspectives on Climate Change[31:28 ]Addressing Extreme Heat in Arizona[34:22] Bipartisan Efforts and Legislative Strategies[37:01] Proactive Measures Against Climate Challenges[39:57] Mentorship and Support in Congress[42:40] Building Relationships Across the Aisle[45:41] Conclusion and Future Aspirations

Why aren't Democrats offering serious alternatives to Donald Trump's agenda? From trade deficits to foreign policy, Victor Davis Hanson points out that many on the Left once held views that mirrored Trump's—yet now, they offer little more than resistance for resistance's sake on today's episode of “ Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” “ I see these people in their late 60s and early 70s, mostly white people, and they seem to have the same signs, the same agenda, and they leave at the same time. … And you were doing that when you were 18, 19, and 20, and you haven't changed. You've learned nothing and forgotten nothing. “ And so, when they wonder why the Harvard/Harris Poll or other polls don't show Trump dropping … they look for alternatives. And they see nothing but street theater. Maybe they think that's going to win them the midterms.” 00:00 Introduction: The Democratic Party's Lack of Constructive Criticism 00:09 Performance Art and Street Theater 00:20 A Call for Constructive Alternatives 02:00 Revisiting Past Democratic Leaders' Stances 02:34 Economic Perspectives and Trade Deficits 04:43 The Need for Concrete Proposals Don't miss out on Victor's latest videos by subscribing to The Daily Signal today. You'll be notified every time a new piece of content drops: https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1   If you can't get enough of Victor Davis Hanson from The Daily Signal, subscribe to his official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@victordavishanson7273   He's also the host of “The Victor Davis Hanson Show,” available wherever you prefer to watch or listen. Links to the show and exclusive content are available on his website: https://victorhanson.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LinksHomeGymConTAKEOVER StrengthDown to the WireOutline0:00 Introduction and Background1:46 Feedback and Community Response04:42 Transition to Takeover Strength07:32 Challenges in the Barbell Market10:36 Product Lifecycle and Market Dynamics13:34 Partnership and Collaboration18:09 Launch of New Products21:56 Intellectual Property and Innovation24:12 Introduction to Takeover Strength27:26 Innovative Product Development32:22 Collaborations and Industry Connections36:10 Reflections on Successes and Mistakes41:33 Impact of Tariffs on the Industry54:23 Future of Manufacturing in the Fitness Industry57:40 The Evolution of Barbells and Innovation01:00:08 The Impact of Manufacturing Choices01:02:54 Economic Perspectives on Gym Equipment01:06:18 Consumer Behavior and Gym Equipment Purchases 01:08:43 Navigating Industry Challenges and Brand Identity01:16:09 Future Aspirations and New Beginnings01:19:29 Rich's Journey: From Gambling to Business Success

In this episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, I'm giving my take (to the best of my ability—because I'm not a tariff expert and neither are most of the people chiming in right now) on Trump's gutsy new tariff move. It's the one that's got half the country cheering and the other half clutching their pearls. While the media yells “economic suicide,” I'm here to suggest that this strategy might actually work—but not overnight. We'll talk about the possibility of long-term gain, the reality of short-term discomfort, and the cultural obsession with instant results when what's often required is patience. I will also go over our collective short attention spans and why longer attention spans are needed for understanding complex issues like this. Every answer won't fit in a 15 second soundbite. At the end of the day, we'll have to pray, wait, and see. Some of the smartest plays take time to unfold.—https://noblegoldinvestments.com/learn/gold-and-silver-guide/?utm_campaign=21243613394&utm_source=g&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=&utm_term=noble%20gold&seg_aprod=&ad_id=698073353663&oid=2&affid=1&utm_source=google&affiliate_source=googleads_brand_bmbc&utm_term=noble%20gold&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADQ2DzJSJ_mi5cJo8dO2FNUs7uNy-&gclid=CjwKCAjwktO_BhBrEiwAV70jXtjSCyioSM2Hz1McTAlR3f8t3KCDDN3-XBWLaIzwJmiEGe0ztxIk5RoCnM0QAvD_BwE

Insurance forms that make no sense. Subscriptions that can't be cancelled. A never-ending blizzard of automated notifications. Where does all this sludge come from — and how much is it costing us? (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES:Benjamin Handel, professor of economics at UC Berkeley.Neale Mahoney, professor of economics at Stanford University.Richard Thaler, professor of economics at The University of Chicago. RESOURCES:"Selling Subscriptions," by Liran Einav, Ben Klopack, and Neale Mahoney (Stanford University, 2023)."The ‘Enshittification' of TikTok," by Cory Doctorow (WIRED, 2023)."Dominated Options in Health Insurance Plans," by Chenyuan Liu and Justin Sydnor (American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 2022).Nudge (The Final Edition), by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein (2021)."Frictions or Mental Gaps: What's Behind the Information We (Don't) Use and When Do We Care?" by Benjamin Handel and Joshua Schwartzstein (Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2018)."Adverse Selection and Switching Costs in Health Insurance Markets: When Nudging Hurts," by Benjamin Handel (National Bureau of Economic Research, 2011). EXTRAS:"People Aren't Dumb. The World Is Hard. (Update)" by Freakonomics Radio (2024)."All You Need is Nudge," by Freakonomics Radio (2021)."How to Fix the Hot Mess of U.S. Healthcare," by Freakonomics Radio (2021)."Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?" by Freakonomics Radio (2015).

Gregory Rehmke is Program Director for Economic Thinking—a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching economic principles and the key role of economic freedom, property rights, and the rule of law to progress and prosperity in America and around the world. He has directed educational programs at the Center for the American Idea, The Reason Foundation, and the Foundation for Economic Education. Gregory Rehmke has a degree in Economics from the University of Washington and did graduate work at the University of St. Thomas and San Jose State University. In this episode, Dr. Tro, Dr. Brian, and Gregory talk about… (00:00) Intro (06:31) Finding and working toward bipartisan agreement on very important issues related to health (09:28) Health savings accounts and why Singapore's health care system is the best in the world (13:41) The economic incentive model and health care (24:50) Why minorities and those in lower economic groups are at a much higher risk for health issues (34:36) Employee and student wellness (40:48) Reaching people with the message of metabolic health (46:20) Perverse incentive structures in healthcare and how they can be effectively reformed (57:10) The power of anecdotes for promoting good health information (01:03:18) Some potential issues with deregulating HSAs (01:06:08) The advancement of good metabolic health information over the past decade or so (01:08:50) Outro and Plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Medicine and Culture (book by Lynn Payer): https://www.amazon.com/Medicine-Culture-Revised-Lynn-Payer For Richer, for Poorer: Low-Carb Diets Work for All Incomes: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/richer-poorer-low-carb-diets-work-all-incomes-2024a1000cw5?form=fpf Gregory Rehmke: Economic Thinking: https://economicthinking.org/ State Policy Network: https://spn.org/ STOA Debate League: https://www.stoausa.org Normal Nutrition (substack): https://normalnutrition.substack.com Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/ Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/

The patchwork nature of America's public safety net has evolved over centuries, shaped by political winds and changing views on poverty. Understanding this complicated history may help shed light on the core tensions that continue to define debates about who deserves assistance and how it should be provided. In a paper in the Journal of Economic Perspectives, author Christopher Howard explored how programs targeted at people with low incomes expanded from meager, local support in colonial times to the large-scale programs of today. He draws a distinction between two parallel systems: means-tested programs targeted specifically at low-income Americans and inclusive social insurance programs available to citizens across income levels.  Howard recently spoke with Tyler Smith about the surprising political durability of some targeted programs, the dramatic success of Social Security in reducing elderly poverty, and the ongoing gaps in the public safety net that leave many Americans vulnerable.

A small group of elite universities holds an outsized influence over the field of economics, shaping research, policy, and the broader economic narrative. But is that concentration of power stifling innovation and reinforcing the status quo? This week, Harvard economist David Deming joins Nick and Goldy to discuss his recent Atlantic article, in which he argues that Big Econ functions like a monopoly—limiting competition, excluding diverse perspectives, and making it harder for new ideas to take hold.  David Deming is the Isabelle and Scott Black Professor of Political Economy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Deming is also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and Associate Editor of the Journal of Economic Perspectives. Social Media: @ProfDavidDeming Further reading: Break Up Big Econ DOGE Is Failing on Its Own Terms David Deming's Substack Forked Lightning The Trouble With Macroeconomics Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer, @civicaction YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Substack: The Pitch

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3XeLSqd Understanding Inflation: Political vs. Economic Perspectives in Dividend Cafe In this episode of Dividend Cafe, host David Bahnsen discusses the complexities of inflation, distinguishing between its political and economic aspects. Broadcasting from a hotel in Orlando, he shares insights from his study of inflation's impact on economic growth and policy, citing influences like Milton Friedman and Japan's economic strategies. Bahnsen explains the difference between politically sensitive items like gas and housing prices, and broader economic inflation driven by money supply. He touches on the role of tariffs, interest rates, and the Federal Reserve in shaping inflation expectations, and emphasizes deregulation and tax reform as potential solutions. Despite the political challenges, Bahnsen stresses the importance of understanding these issues for informed portfolio management. 00:00 Introduction and Host's Travel Update 00:40 Understanding Inflation: A Deep Dive 02:33 Political vs. Economic Inflation 09:09 Impact of Tariffs on Inflation 11:25 Market Valuations and Inflation Expectations 13:37 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Between 2006 and 2013, China's government poured enormous resources into its shipbuilding industry through various subsidies—from providing free coastal land to offering financing assistance for ship buyers. But estimating the true scale and impact of these policies is challenging, as governments are often opaque about their industrial support programs. In a paper in the Journal of Economic Perspectives, authors Panle Jia Barwick, Myrto Kalouptsidi, and Nahim Bin Zahur developed new methods for overcoming these measurement challenges and quantifying China's support for its shipbuilding industry.  Their research reveals which types of industrial policies work best, when they should be implemented, and why countries might pursue them even when the direct economic returns are low. These insights are particularly relevant today, as countries around the world are increasingly embracing industrial policies to support strategic sectors. Barwick and Kalouptsidi recently spoke with Tyler Smith about how they measured China's shipbuilding subsidies, why entry subsidies are particularly inefficient, and the importance of timing industrial support with market cycles

On episode 60 of the Side Hustle Experiment Podcast,  John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew  (https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd/) dive deep with Steve French (https://x.com/TheVillage_AMZ) who shares his journey on how to Build a $3.65 Million Amazon Business Without Virtual Assistants He discusses the importance of sourcing, the challenges of navigating Amazon's policies, and the balance between family life and business. They explore the misconceptions about seller numbers on Amazon, the potential for economic shifts, and the importance of building relationships in retail arbitrage. Steve shares insights on starting from scratch in retail arbitrage, the significance of transparency in the e-commerce community, and lessons learned from his reselling journey.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Steve French and His Journey05:59 Daily Life and Balancing Family13:49 Navigating Amazon's Challenges22:04 Investing and Financial Management29:05 The Dynamics of Amazon Selling36:22 Economic Perspectives and Predictions44:08 Starting from Scratch: Retail Arbitrage Insights51:04 Building Relationships in Retail Arbitrage#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Listen on your favorite podcast platformYoutube: https://bit.ly/3HHklFOSpotify: https://spoti.fi/48RRKcPApple: https://apple.co/4bmaFOk Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realdrewdTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBACheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp FREE Resources✅ AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List https://bit.ly/44FMt6M✅ 10 Questions to Ask A Prep Center Before Hiring Them: https://bit.ly/3K3HQK4 ✅ How to Make your first $500 Reselling: https://bit.ly/3UJS47g✅ Get the Discount Calculator: https://bit.ly/4dEhaNN  ✅ The OA Tracking Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/4bfqupO (the spreadsheet I use to run my Amazon Business)

In this episode, host Kent Hance welcomes Senator Phil Gramm, a former senator and economist, to discuss his book, "The Myth of American Inequality." The conversation highlights their shared experiences in Congress and focuses on Gramm's critique of government statistics on income inequality and poverty. Gramm argues that the narrative of the rich getting richer while the poor get poorer is misleading, presenting data to support his claims. He emphasizes the importance of accurate data in shaping public policy and advocates for work requirements in government assistance programs to promote self-sufficiency. Timestamps by PodSqueezeIntroduction of Senator Gramm (00:00:04)   The speaker introduces Senator Phil Gramm, highlighting their friendship and shared congressional experiences. Senator Gramm's Background (00:01:21)   Gramm discusses his origins in Fort Benning, Georgia, and his academic background in economics. Overview of "The Myth of American Inequality" (00:02:03)   Gramm introduces his new book, challenging the narrative of growing income inequality in America. Government Statistics on Poverty (00:02:27)   Gramm critiques government statistics, showing discrepancies in poverty rates despite increased welfare spending. Transfer Payments and Income Reporting (00:04:25)   Discussion on how the Census Bureau underreports transfer payments, skewing income inequality statistics. Real Income Inequality Statistics (00:06:05)   Gramm presents revised statistics showing income inequality is not as severe as reported. Poverty Rate Misconceptions (00:07:49)   He argues that the actual poverty rate is significantly lower than commonly believed. Economic Mobility in America (00:08:47)   Gramm emphasizes that most children from poor families improve their economic status as adults. Living Standards Comparison (00:09:26)   He compares modern lower-income Americans' living standards to those of historical kings. Wealth and Opportunity Perspective (00:10:28)   Discussion on how wealth accumulation by individuals does not detract from others' wealth. Envy and Economic Perspectives (00:10:49)   The speakers discuss the societal issues of envy and how it affects perceptions of wealth. The Role of Government Assistance (00:13:30)   Gramm argues that government assistance programs often fail to reach those truly in need. Welfare Reform Insights (00:15:52)   He proposes extending work requirements to all means-tested programs to encourage employment. Job Market Discrepancies (00:16:28)   Discussion on the mismatch between job openings and unemployment rates in the current economy. Personal Responsibility and Opportunity (00:17:21)   Gramm shares personal anecdotes emphasizing the importance of hard work and opportunity. Need for Accurate Data (00:18:03)   He stresses the importance of accurate data in informing public debate on economic policies. Government Transfers and Income Distribution (00:19:40)   Gramm discusses the significant amount of money transferred to needy individuals in America. Book Collaboration and Insights (00:20:03)   Gramm mentions his co-authors and their contributions to the book's findings. Critique of Income Tax Reporting (00:23:24)   He critiques how tax data is reported, emphasizing the importance of context in income discussions. Discussion on Taxation and Billionaires (00:25:12)   Senator Gramm critiques the misconception that taxing billionaires can significantly fund government needs. Middle-Income Tax Burden (00:26:14)   Speaker 1 highlights how middle-income earners, not billionaires, bear most of the tax burden. Clinton's Tax Increase (00:26:50)   Discussion on the tax increase under Clinton, affecting middle-income Americans, not just the wealthy. Job Creation vs. Government Benefits (00:27:45)   Speaker 1 shares experiences of losing workers to unemployment benefits that paid more than construction jobs. The Myth of American Inequality (00:30:11)   Speaker 1 emphasizes the book's argument against the narrative of growing inequality in America. Capitalism vs. Socialism (00:30:32)   Comparison of North and South Korea illustrates the benefits of capitalism over socialism. Reagan Budget Cuts Discussion (00:32:09)   Plans to discuss Reagan's budget and tax cuts in a future episode. Funny Anecdote about Locked Keys (00:32:41)   A humorous story about Speaker 1 locking his keys in the car at the White House.

A growing number of US households hire advisers to assist with major financial decisions, such as planning life events or making portfolio choices for retirement. But some advisers exploit the inherent complexity of these decisions and the lack of sophistication of their clients to benefit themselves. In a paper in the Journal of Economic Perspectives, Mark Egan, Gregor Matvos, and Amit Seru show that about 7 percent of financial advisers have serious misconduct records, with rates reaching nearly 30 percent in some regions and firms. The authors explain why misconduct clusters in certain firms and geographic areas, particularly those with wealthy but less financially sophisticated populations. Importantly, the researchers also show that widely publicizing the names of the firms with the highest misconduct rates can lead to a substantial reduction in misconduct. Egan recently spoke with Tyler Smith about how the complex regulatory landscape of financial advising creates potential confusion for consumers and the best ways to clean up the industry.

Joey Politano is an economist and a commentator who writes a popular Substack newsletter on economics. Joey is also a returning guest to Macro Musings, and he rejoins David to talk about the AI investment boom and broader economic growth trends. Specifically, David and Joey also discuss generational differences in economic perspectives, the increased demand for nuclear energy, the importance of AI in driving scientific research, and much more.   Transcript for this week's episode.   Joey's X: @JosephPolitano Joey's Bluesky: @josephpolitano.bsky.social Joey's Substack   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Check out our new AI chatbot: the Macro Musebot! Join the new Macro Musings Discord server!   Join the Macro Musings mailing list! Check out our Macro Musings merch!   Related Links:   *The AI Investment Boom* by Joey Politano   Timestamps:   (00:00:00) – Intro   (00:03:09) – The Competition Between X and Bluesky   (00:10:55) – The Generational Differences in Economic Perspectives   (00:16:23) – Breaking Down the AI Investment Boom   (00:23:55) – Have We Left Behind the World of Secular Stagnation?   (00:27:47) – Did ChatGPT Kickstart the Next Chapter of Growth?   (00:34:35) – AI and Increased Demand for Nuclear Energy   (00:39:45) – The Importance of AI in Driving Scientific Research and Growth   (00:44:34) – The Current State of Economic Growth   (00:53:40) – Outro

Life is hard! So I'm really glad that cozy horror movies like A Haunting in Venice exist to comfort us through times of hardship and winter frostbite. In this episode, we explore A Haunting in Venice (2024) as a shining example of cozy horror, and why cozy horror is good for our mental health. I also pull some tarot cards to try and make sense of why there is such divisive rhetoric in the horror community against cozy horror!Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy (Ontario), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services, but individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Send me some Ghoul Mail! I love hearing from you spooky ghouls! Want a chance to have your story read on a future episode of Mental Health is Horrifying? If you'd like to share what horror movies mean to you, how they have helped you with your mental health, or about a particular horror movie that you have thoughts and feelings about, send me some Ghoul Mail. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo Mint.Instead of Arguing About This Horror Genre, Why Not Curl Up and Enjoy It? By Julia Glassman in The Mary SueOster, Emily F., Witchcraft, Weather and Economic Growth in Renaissance Europe. Journal of Economic Perspectives, Winter 2004The Witches: Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff About Agatha Christie Subject spotlight: Mystery & Detective By BookNet CanadaWhy Is Pandemic Fiction So Comforting Right Now? By By Kathryn VanArendonk in VultureWhat You Need To Know About Pluto in Aquarius from Chani

⚠️ Due to some technical issues during recording, a few seconds are missing. In this episode, Flo and Jens Frank discuss key aspects of dog training, particularly for detection dogs. They cover the significance of training facilities, effective methods, and handler behavior. The conversation contrasts principle-based and rule-based training and emphasizes the importance of curiosity and continuous learning for trainers. They highlight the complexities of dog training, including economic perspectives and the need for strategic planning. The episode concludes with light-hearted reflections on different dog breeds. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues 01:00 Welcoming Jens Frank and Workshop Overview 03:01 Training Facilities and Their Importance 05:51 Training Methods and Practical Exercises 09:08 Equipment in Dog Training 12:10 Handler Behavior and Clever Hans Effect 22:11 Probability of Detection and Training Strategies 30:09 Principle-Based vs Rule-Based Training 44:00 Curiosity in Dog Training 48:54 Economic Perspectives on Dog Training 55:00 Successive Approximation in Dog Training 01:10:15 Understanding Overshadowing in Training 01:32:39 Personal Reflections on Dog Breeds Find more from Jens

In 2017, then-President Trump signed into law the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, which was arguably the largest corporate tax cut in US history. The TCJA significantly lowered the statutory rate that corporations pay in taxes and reshaped numerous tax rules. Proponents said it would boost US competitiveness on the international stage and juice business investment. But its overall effects are still being debated among economists. In a paper in the Journal of Economic Perspectives, authors Gabriel Chodorow-Reich, Owen Zidar, and Eric Zwick explored the current understanding of the TCJA, discussing its costs and benefits, as well as future policy implications. They argue that, contrary to what some proponents said, the tax cuts significantly reduced tax revenues.  Zwick recently spoke with Tyler Smith about the legislation, who benefited the most from the bill, and whether provisions that are set to expire in the coming years should be retained.

David and Tamler share a few brief thoughts on the election and then raise some questions about Tucker Carlson being attacked by a demon as he slept in the woods with his wife and four dogs (still don't believe in ghosts, people?). In the main segment we talk about one of the most popular measures in social psychology – the cognitive reflection test (CRT). Originally designed to identify differences in people's ability to employ reflection (system 2) to override their initial intuition (system 1), this three-item measure has mushroomed into its own industry with researchers linking CRT scores to job performance, religious belief, conspiracy theorizing and more. But what psychological attribute is this test supposed to measure exactly, and how can we determine its validity? And has the dual process system 1/system 2 framework outlived its usefulness?  Tucker Carlson was totally mauled by a demon and not scratched by his dogs [youtube.com] Frederick, S. (2005). Cognitive reflection and decision making. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19(4), 25-42. Blacksmith, N., Yang, Y., Ruark, G., & Behrend, T. (2018, July). A Validity Analysis of the Cognitive Reflection Test Using an Item-Response-Tree Model. In Academy of Management Proceedings (Vol. 2018, No. 1, p. 18090). Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510: Academy of Management. Erceg, N., Galić, Z., & Ružojčić, M. (2020). A reflection on cognitive reflection–testing convergent/divergent validity of two measures of cognitive reflection. Judgment and Decision making, 15(5), 741-755. Meyer, A., & Frederick, S. (2023). The formation and revision of intuitions. Cognition, 240, 105380.

Cada vez mais jovens altamente qualificados mudam-se para os EUA, o Canadá ou os Países Baixos fazendo da exportação de talento um dos maiores «assets» de Portugal dos últimos anos.Esta tendência é uma novidade para um país que nas décadas de 1960, 1970 e 1980 se caracterizava por exportar mão-de-obra pouco qualificada.Mas já é bem conhecida noutras geografias. E a globalização tornou mais fácil essa mobilidade. A livre circulação de pessoas com recursos especializados ou com vontade de os melhorar abriu-se aos jovens portugueses: «já temos um milhão de bebés Erasmus», refere o economista José Alberto Ferreira, a propósito dos efeitos secundários desta diáspora de cérebros.Contudo, a ‘fuga' de talento levanta questões sobre o impacto económico no país. Se é uma realidade que se perdem empreendedores e oportunidades para a criação de empresas, também é verdade que o conhecimento continua a circular entre os que vão e os que ficam.Por outro lado, as empresas portuguesas precisam de evoluir no que toca à valorização destas pessoas. Será que vamos conseguir reter jovens qualificados em Portugal?REFERÊNCIAS E LINKS ÚTEISPires, R. P., Vidigal, I., Pereira, C., Azevedo, J., & Veiga, C. M. (2024). Emigração Portuguesa 2023: Relatório Estatístico. Observatório da Emigração e Rede Migra, CIES-Iscte.Instituto Nacional de Estatística, I.P. (2023). O que nos dizem os Censos sobre a população de nacionalidade estrangeira residente em Portugal. Três estudos sobre a nova emigração portuguesa (pp. 7–36). Observatório da Emigração, CIES-Iscte.Docquier, F., & Rapoport, H. (2012). Globalization, brain drain, and development. Journal of Economic Literature, 50(3), 681–730.Gibson, J., & McKenzie, D. (2011). Eight questions about brain drain. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 25(3), 107–128.Breschi, S., Lissoni, F., & Miguelez, E. (2017). Foreign-origin inventors in the USA: Testing for diaspora and brain gain effects. Journal of Economic Geography, 17(5), 1009–1038.Choudhury, P., Ganguli, I., & Gaulé, P. (2023). Top talent, elite colleges, and migration: Evidence from the Indian Institutes of Technology. Journal of Development Economics, 164, 103120.In Pertinente Economia: Dicionário de Inovação, Ensino Superior - Para todos?,  Como ajudar um pequeno negócio a crescer?BIOSMARIANA ALVIMLocutora da rádio RFM há 15 anos. Depois de quase 10 a fazer o «Café da Manhã», agora leva os ouvintes a casa, com Pedro Fernandes, no «6PM». É autora de livros para adolescentes e criou o podcast «Vale a Pena», no qual entrevista artistas enquanto leitores.JOSÉ ALBERTO FERREIRADoutorando em Economia no Instituto Universitário Europeu, em Florença. Trabalhou no Banco Central Europeu, com foco na investigação em modelos de política monetária e macroprudencial.

David Autor took his first economics class at 29 years old. Now he's one of the central academics studying the labor market. The M.I.T. economist and Steve dissect the impact of technology on labor, spar on A.I., and discuss why economists can sometimes be oblivious. SOURCES:David Autor, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. RESOURCES:"Does Automation Replace Experts or Augment Expertise? The Answer Is Yes," by David Autor (Joseph Schumpeter Lecture at the European Economic Association Annual Meeting, 2024).“Applying AI to Rebuild Middle Class Jobs,” by David Autor (NBER Working Paper, 2024).“New Frontiers: The Origins and Content of New Work, 1940–2018,” by David Autor, Caroline Chin, Anna Salomons, and Bryan Seegmiller (The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2024).“Bottlenecks: Sectoral Imbalances and the US Productivity Slowdown,” by Daron Acemoglu, David Autor, and Christina Patterson (NBER Macroeconomics Annual, 2024)."Good News: There's a Labor Shortage," by David Autor (The New York Times, 2021)."David Autor, the Academic Voice of the American Worker," (The Economist, 2019).“Why Are There Still So Many Jobs? The History and Future of Workplace Automation,” by David Autor (The Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2015).“The Growth of Low-Skill Service Jobs and the Polarization of the US Labor Market,” by David Autor and David Dorn (The American Economic Review, 2013).“The China Syndrome: Local Labor Market Effects of Import Competition in the United States,” by David Autor, David Dorn, and Gordon H. Hanson (The American Economic Review, 2013). EXTRAS:"What Do People Do All Day?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024)."Daron Acemoglu on Economics, Politics, and Power," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2024)."You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Experiment," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022)."In Search of the Real Adam Smith," series by Freakonomics Radio (2022)."Max Tegmark on Why Superhuman Artificial Intelligence Won't be Our Slave," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021)."Automation," by Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (2019).

Are betting markets more accurate than polls? What kind of chaos would a second Trump term bring? And is U.S. democracy really in danger, or just “sputtering on”? (Part two of a two-part series.) SOURCES:Eric Posner, professor of law at the University of Chicago Law School.Koleman Strumpf, professor of economics at Wake Forest University. RESOURCES:"A Trump Dictatorship Won't Happen," by Eric Posner (Project Syndicate, 2023).The Demagogue's Playbook: The Battle for American Democracy from the Founders to Trump, by Eric Posner (2020)."The Long History of Political Betting Markets: An International Perspective," by Paul W. Rhode and Koleman Strumpf (The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Gambling, 2013)."Manipulating Political Stock Markets: A Field Experiment and a Century of Observational Data," by Paul W. Rhode and Koleman S. Strumpf (Working Paper, 2007)."Historical Presidential Betting Markets," by Paul W. Rhode and Koleman S. Strumpf (Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2004). EXTRAS:"Has the U.S. Presidency Become a Dictatorship? (Update)," by Freakonomics Radio (2024).“Does the President Matter as Much as You Think?” by Freakonomics Radio (2020)."How Much Does the President Really Matter?" by Freakonomics Radio (2010).

Recent reports point to a robust economy. But polls continue to show the economy is one of the top issues driving voters' decisions about their presidential pick.  Despite good news about wage growth and a lower unemployment rate, many voters are deeply concerned about inflation and how to bring down the cost of living.  MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the signs that point to a solid economy, why voters don't feel better about it and how the presidential candidates plan to address inflation.Guests:Chris Farrell is MPR's senior economics contributor.Timothy Taylor is an economist and managing editor of the “Journal of Economic Perspectives,” a quarterly academic journal produced at Macalester College and published by the American Economic Association.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.  

Painful as it is for Democrats (like us at the Beyond Politics podcast) to say, there's no denying that Donald Trump's economic pitch is working, especially among working-class voters. Despite significant backlash from non-partisan experts and economists, Trump is tied or ahead of Kamala Harris on the issue that voters say is most important to them. Why? And is there something Trump is saying that we should all be paying more attention to. Matt welcomes back Newsweek Opinion Editor Batya Ungar-Sargon to talk about what she sees in Trump's economic message, why she ran Trump's plan and Matt's critique of it back-to-back, and where she finds Kamala Harris hitting the right notes. ***For those wanting to see the draft piece Matt discussed on Friday on the most intriguing questions coming out of the VP debate, check out this link to his Patreon page (patrons always welcome!)*** 00:00 Introduction and Tough Question 01:38 Newsweek's Editorial Decision 03:27 Promoting Diverse Opinions 06:48 Debating Trump's Economic Policies 11:43 Economic Perspectives and Personal Stories 29:54 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

This week, Nick and Goldy are joined by MIT economist Anna Stansbury to discuss the troubling lack of socioeconomic diversity within the economics profession. Stansbury discusses her research from a paper she co-authored with Robert Schultz titled “The Economics Profession's Socioeconomic Diversity Problem”, which reveals that a strikingly low percentage of economists come from less-advantaged backgrounds. They have a thoughtful discussion about how that lack of diversity affects the profession's ability to address issues of power, inequality, and social problems, and they highlight the need for more diverse perspectives in the profession to ensure a more inclusive and equitable approach to economic analysis. They also point out that diversifying the field is not just a matter of equity but is crucial for fostering innovative solutions to economic challenges. Anna Stansbury is an economist and Assistant Professor of Work and Organization Studies at MIT Sloan School of Management. She is also a nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Her research primarily focuses on labor economics, with a particular emphasis on wage inequality, labor market power, and the dynamics of worker power within organizations. She recently co-authored a paper with Robert Schutls, “Socioeconomic Diversity of Economics Ph.Ds,” published by the Journal of Economic Perspectives. Twitter: @annastansbury Further reading: Socioeconomic Diversity of Economics PhDs Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer, @civicaction Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics Substack: The Pitch

Teil 2 des Gesprächs mit Christoph Sorg. Diesmal zur Geschichte der Planung im Kapitalismus und 'Finance as a form of planning'.   Shownotes: Christoph bei der HU Berlin: https://www.sowi.hu-berlin.de/de/lehrbereiche/zukunftarbeit/soziologie-von-arbeit-wirtschaft-und-technologischem-wandel-team/christoph-sorg Christophs Webseite: https://christophsorg.wordpress.com/ Christoph bei twitter (X): https://x.com/christophsorg Sorg, C. (2024). Postkapitalistische reproduktion. PROKLA. Zeitschrift Für Kritische Sozialwissenschaft, 54(215): https://www.prokla.de/index.php/PROKLA/article/view/2122 Sorg, C. (2023). Finance as a form of economic planning. Competition & Change.: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10245294231217578 Sorg, C. (2022). Failing to plan is planning to fail: Toward an expanded notion of democratically planned postcapitalism. Critical Sociology, 49(3), 475–493.: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08969205221081058 Sorg, C. (2022). Social movements and the politics of debt – Transnational resistance against debt on three continents. [open access]: https://www.aup.nl/en/book/9789048553273/social-movements-and-the-politics-of-debt Groos, J. und Sorg, C.(Hrsg.) (i.V., geplant für 2025). Creative Construction: Democratic Planning in the 21st Century and beyond. Alternatives to Capitalism Series. Bristol University Press. https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/creative-construction Sorg, C. und Groos, J. (Hrsg., im Erscheinen). ‘Rethinking Economic Planning'. Competition & Change Special Issue. Weitere Shownotes Engels, F. (1894). ‘Anti-Dühring (Herrn Eugen Dühring's Umwälzung der Wissenschaft)': http://www.mlwerke.de/me/me20/me20_001.htm   [Zitat “islands of conscious power in this ocean of unconscious co-operation like lumps of butter coagulating in a pail of buttermilk" aus] Robertson, D. H. (1923). ‚The Control Of Industry' S. 85: https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.262304/page/n97/mode/2up Simon, H. ( 1991). ‚Organizations and Markets‘ (Journal of Economic Perspectives): https://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/jep.5.2.25 [Zu Dobbs Kritik der Neoklassik aus marxistischer Sicht s. etwa] Dobb, Maurice (1937) ‘Political Economy And Capitalism Some Essays In Economic Tradition': https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.263349/page/n1/mode/2up Zur Debatte zwischen Maurice Dobb und Paul Sweezy, siehe: https://classes.matthewjbrown.net/teaching-files/marx/dobb-sweezy-debate.pdf Block, F. (1977). ‘The Ruling Class Does Not Rule' (Socialist Revolution Nr. 33): https://www.sscc.wisc.edu/soc/faculty/pages/wright/SOC621/RulingClass.pdf Lindblom, C. (1982). ‘The Market as Prison' (The Journal of Politics Vol. 44, No. 2): https://web.archive.org/web/20170215043139/http://sites.uci.edu/ipeatuci/files/2014/12/Lindblom-Market-Prison.pdf Cummings, S. & Daellenbach U. (2009). ‘A Guide to the Future of Strategy?: The History of Long Range Planning': https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0024630108001234 Laibman, D. (2022). ‘Systemic Socialism: A Model of the Models': https://guilfordjournals.com/doi/10.1521/siso.2022.86.2.225 Fisher, M. (2009). ‚Capitalist Realism – Is There No Alternative?': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalist_Realism Graeber, D. (2013). ‘The Utopia of Rules – On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy' (u. a. zum “Iron Law of Liberalism“): https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-the-utopia-of-rules Christophers, B. (2024). ‚The Price is Wrong - Why Capitalism Won't Save the Planet': https://www.versobooks.com/products/3069-the-price-is-wrong Alami, I. & Dixon, A. (2019). ‘The Strange Geographies of the New State Capitalism': https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3457979 Schumpeter, J. (1939). ‘Business Cycles: A Theoretical, Historical, and Statistical Analysis of the Capitalist Process': https://www.mises.at/static/literatur/Buch/schumpeter-business-cycles-a-theoretical-historical-and-statistical-analysis-of-the-capitalist-process.pdf Krippner, G. (2012). ‘Capitalizing on Crisis – The Political Origins of the Rise of Finance': https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674066199 Streeck, W. (2013). 'Gekaufte Zeit – Die vertagte Krise des demokratischen Kapitalismus‘ [Leseprobe mit Inhalt + Einleitung]: https://www.bpb.de/system/files/dokument_pdf/9783518585924.pdf Devine, P. (1988). ‘Democracy and Economic Planning: The Political Economy of a Self-Governing Society': https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340148308_Democracy_and_Economic_Planning_The_Political_Economy_of_a_Self-governing_Society [Zur Mont Pelerin Society, s. etwa] Mirowski, P. & Plehwe, D. (2015) ‘The Road from Mont Pèlerin – The Making of the Neoliberal Thought Collective‘: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.4159/9780674495111/html Braun, B. (2021). ‘Asset manager capitalism as a corporate governance regime': https://benjaminbraun.org/assets/pubs/braun_amc-as-corporate-governance-regime.pdf Braun, B. (2021). ‘Central bank planning for public purpose': https://benjaminbraun.org/assets/pubs/braun_central-bank-planning-public-purpose.pdf Polanyi, K. (1944). ‘The Great Transformation – The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time' [gesamtes Buch als pdf; u. a. Zitat S. 147 „Laissez-faire was planned; planning was not“]: https://inctpped.ie.ufrj.br/spiderweb/pdf_4/Great_Transformation.pdf Phillips, L. & Rozworski, M.(2019). ‘The People's Republic of Walmart – How the World's Biggest Corporations are Laying the Foundation for Socialism': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_People%27s_Republic_of_Walmart Sawyer, M. (1985). ‘Economics of Michal Kalecki': https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-349-18031-8 Quebec Solidarity Fonds/Fonds de solidarité FTQ: https://www.fondsftq.com/en/personal/choose-the-fonds/act-solidarity Sorg, C. (2022). ‘Social movements and the politics of debt – Transnational resistance against debt on three continents' [ganzes Buch als pdf, u. a. zur Bewegung Strike Debt in Kalifornien, die öffentliche Banken für eine sozial-ökologische Transformation einsetzt]: https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/57298 Block, F. (2019). ‘Financial democratization and the transition to socialism' https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0032329219879274 Roemer, J. (1996). ‘Equal Shares – Making Market Socialism Work': https://www.versobooks.com/products/1557-equal-shares Schweickart, D. (2011). ‚After capitalism‘: https://www.academia.edu/23023501/_David_Schweickart_After_Capitalism_New_Critical_Book4You_ Devine, P. (1988). ‘Participatory planning through negotiated coordination': https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Participatory-planning-through-negotiated-Devine/bb8dc49259c622084ff91404819d8e020e8dd776 Wright, E. O., (2010) ‘Envisioning Real Utopias': https://web.archive.org/web/20190927215917id_/https://www.ssc.wisc.edu/~wright/ERU_files/ENVISIONING%20REAL%20UTOPIIAS%20--%20complete%20manuscript%2012-2008.pdf Zum Meidner-Plan in Schweden (1970er) siehe zum Beispiel: https://www.jacobin.de/artikel/rudolf-meidner-der-radikale-reformer-sozialdemokratie-meidner-plan-olof-palme Neil Warners Promotionsprojekt bei der London School of Economics: https://www.lse.ac.uk/sociology/people/research-students/neil-warner/neil-warner Weber, I. (2021). ‘How China Escaped Shock Therapy – The Market Reform Debate': https://www.routledge.com/How-China-Escaped-Shock-Therapy-The-Market-Reform-Debate/Weber/p/book/9781032008493 Arrighi, G. (2008). ‘Adam Smith in Beijing – Die Genealogie des 21. Jahrhunderts‘ [gesamtes Buch verlinkt]: https://www.vsa-verlag.de/nc/detail/artikel/adam-smith-in-beijing/ Pomeranz, K. (2000). ‘The Great Divergence: Europe, China, and the Making of the Modern World Economy': http://piketty.pse.ens.fr/files/Pomeranz2000.pdf Scott, J. (2008). ‘Authoritarian High Modernism‘ (Kapitel 3 aus dem Buch Seeing Like a State – How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed): https://faculty.washington.edu/stevehar/Scott.pdf   Thematisch angrenzende Folgen S01E59 | Joscha Wullweber zu Zentralbankkapitalismus: https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s01/e59-joscha-wullweber-zu-zentralbankkapitalismus/ S02E48 | Heide Lutosch, Christoph Sorg und Stefan Meretz zu Vergesellschaftung und demokratischer Planung: https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e48-heide-lutosch-christoph-sorg-und-stefan-meretz-zu-vergesellschaftung-und-demokratischer-planung/ S02E09 | Isabella M. Weber zu Chinas drittem Weg: https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e09-isabella-m-weber-zu-chinas-drittem-weg/ S02E33 | Pat Devine on Negotiated Coordination: https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e33-pat-devine-on-negotiated-coordination/ S02E19 | David Laibman on Multilevel Democratic Iterative Coordination: https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e19-david-laibman-on-multilevel-democratic-iterative-coordination/ S02E08 | Thomas Biebricher zu neoliberaler Regierungskunst: https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e08-thomas-biebricher-zu-neoliberaler-regierungskunst/ S02E47 | Matt Huber on Building Socialism, Climate Change & Class War: https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e47-matt-huber-on-building-socialism-climate-change-class-war/ S03E17 | Klaus Dörre zu Utopie, Nachhaltigkeit und einer Linken für das 21. Jahrhundert: https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e17-klaus-doerre-zu-utopie-nachhaltigkeit-und-einer-linken-fuer-das-21-jh/ Future Histories Kontakt & Unterstützung Wenn euch Future Histories gefällt, dann erwägt doch bitte eine Unterstützung auf Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/FutureHistorie Schreibt mir unter office@futurehistories.today Diskutiert mit auf Twitter (#FutureHistories): https://twitter.com/FutureHpodcast auf Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/futurehistories.bsky.social auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehpodcast/ oder auf Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@FutureHistories Webseite mit allen Folgen: www.futurehistories.today English webpage: https://futurehistories-international.com/  Episode Keywords #ChristophSorg, #JanGroos, #FutureHistories, #Podcast, #Sphärentrennung, #Planung, #SozialistischePlanung, #KapitalistischePlanung, #Unternehmensplanung, #StaatlichePlanung, #Neoliberalismus, #Neoliberalisierung, #Hoch-Moderne, #Zentralbankkapitalismus, #Finanzkapitalismus, #Zentralbankplanung, #Vergesellschaftung, #Meidner-Plan, #Kapitalstreik, #Marktsozialismus, #SozialeBewegungen, Sozial-ökologischeTransformation, #Finanzialisierung, #Asset-ManagerKapitalismus, #Postkapitalismus, #IronLawOfLiberalism, #StrategischesManagement, #Governance, #Deregulierung, #Staatsausgaben, #Fiskalpolitik, #Staatsquote, #Bidenomics, #CapitalistRealism, #Liberalismus, #Staatskapitalismus, #De-risking, #Markt-Koordination, #StrikeDebt, #BenjaminBraun

Cutting taxes on tips may sound like a good idea, but many economists don't love it. Earlier this summer, former President Trump proposed eliminating federal taxes on tips. A few weeks ago, Vice President Harris said if elected, she would also seek to end taxes on tipped income for service and hospitality workers like servers, bartenders and barbers. While tips are considered taxable income, cash tips for restaurant workers and others have gone largely unreported. But, that has changed with the proliferation of credit cards and mobile payment options.On Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why the idea may not help and could actually hurt most tipped workers. Guests:Chris Farrell, MPR's senior economics contributor.Timothy Taylor, economist and managing editor of the “Journal of Economic Perspectives,” a quarterly academic journal produced at Macalester College and published by the American Economic Association. 

The Hearing Architecture podcast, proudly sponsored by Brickworks, presents Again and Again and Again, a mini-series hosted by Hilary Duff. Each week, we will bring you interviews and conversations as we seek better ways to understand, harness and deploy the expertise and knowledge of professionals currently within the design community, at home and abroad. Our guests are all experts on circularity within the building industry and share the aim to display that waste is not an accident but the consequence of decisions made at the design stage. Here is our opportunity. We, as designers, have an opportunity to do better. The larger and more complex the world becomes, the better architecture is needed. Architecture can no longer be satisfied with uniting form and function. It must address and embrace a much larger number of considerations from aesthetics, to function, to climate, health and energy. At the same time, the project's finances, law and time must be respected. In this episode we speak with Lene Damsbo Brix of Matter by Brix, and founder and partner of Circle Bank. A talented and driven Copenhagen – based force; Lene is grappling with these conundrums.  Lene is an architect by training with over 25 years of experience in the architectural and construction sector, including working at a number of well-known practices which now are celebrated for their design agenda revolving around circularity. But after years at the desk, Lene has stepped away from the tools to focus on systems and process's that can begin to help with the industry's transition toward circularity.  Today Lene and I discuss the Circle Bank project and it's important goals in creating a digital platform that integrates new knowledge through the process of scanning, demolition, material handling and architectural design. We dive into the detail of the tool and platform explore the grand ambition of the organisation: that By 2030, circular construction has outcompeted linear construction. This has been Again&Again&Again, a mini-series of Hearing Architecture, proudly sponsored by Brickworks, and made possible with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation. This episode was recorded during a period of residency with the Danish Arts Association in Copenhagen. Thank you so much for listening and thank you to our international guest Lene Brix for your discussion and leadership in moulding our architectural technologies and systems towards a circular future. We join you in dreaming that it is only a matter of time before the circular economy becomes competitive with the standard linear model of construction. Let's watch this space and we look forward to speaking with you again in the future. Our sponsor Brickworks also produces architecture podcasts hosted by Tim Ross. You can find ‘The Art of Living', ‘Architects Abroad, and ‘The Power of Two', at brickworks.com.au or your favourite podcast platform. If you'd like to show your support please rate, review, and subscribe to Hearing Architecture in your favourite podcast app. If you want to know more about what the Australian Institute of Architects is doing to support architects and the community please visit architecture.com.au This is a production by the   Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architects and Graduates Network, in collaboration with Open Creative Studio. The miniseries Again&Again&Again is proudly supported by the Alstair Swayne Foundation. The Institute production team was Madelynn Jenkins, and Claudia McCarthy, and the EmAGN production team was Daniel Moore. This content is brought to you by the Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architects and Graduates Network, in collaboration with Open Creative Studio. This content does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. This content does not constitute legal, financial, insurance, or other types of advice. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in circumstances where loss or damage may result. The Institute endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or will become inaccurate over time. Supported by: State workshops We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia where this podcast was produced, as the first storytellers, the first communities and the first creators of Australian culture. I extend that respect to the Traditional Custodians of country throughout the multiple places abroad where this podcast was recorded.  We thank Traditional Custodians for caring for Country for thousands of generations.  and recognise their profound connection to land, water, and skies.

Today on Scope Conditions: college dorms shed light on where group culture comes from and how it molds us.At Harry Potter's alma mater, each new student is assigned to a House that aligns with their true character. The mystical Sorting Hat takes the courageous ones and sorts them into House Gryffindor, while the studious know-it-alls go to Ravenclaw. The Sorting Hat may be fiction, but it's actually a lot like life. Much of the social world works this way: whether by assignment or by self-selection, people often end up in social environments that already fit with their pre-existing beliefs and traits.For social scientists, what's often called homophily – this tendency for like to attract like – can make it difficult to study the impact of social context itself. Do people tend to believe and act like those around them because they're influenced by their surroundings, or because they're drawn to places that already fit their pre-existing characteristics?Our guest today, Dr. Joan Ricart-Huguet, found a real-world social setting that helps him untangle these possibilities. At East Africa's oldest institution of higher education, Makerere University in Uganda, incoming students have for decades been allocated to their residence halls by lottery, rather than by personality type. For Joan, Makerere's randomly assigned dorms have been the perfect laboratory for studying how the cultural characteristics of a social organization arise, endure, and shape people's beliefs and habits over time. Joan is an assistant professor of political science at Loyola University Maryland, and we talk with him about a pair of recent articles he wrote on cultural emergence, persistence, and transmission. Joan tells us about the months of in-depth interviews and immersive fieldwork he conducted on the Makerere campus as well as the natural experiment afforded by random residential assignment that allowed him to test alternative theories of cultural differentiation, reproduction, and impact.For example, Joan tells us the stories of how distinct hall cultures emerged historically at Makerere – how Livingston Hall came to be known as the residence of respectful gentlemen while Lumumba Hall earned a reputation for rowdy activism. And we learn about the short- and long-term causal effects of these distinct hall cultures on the young adults assigned by chance to live within them.Works cited in this episode:Geertz, C. 1973. The Interpretation of Cultures. Basic Books.Guiso, L., P. Sapienza, and L. Zingales. 2006. "Does Culture Affect Economic Outcomes?'" The Journal of Economic Perspectives 20(2): 23-48.Henrich, J. P. 2017. The Secret of Our Success: How Culture is Driving Human Evolution, Domesticating Our Species, and Making Us Smarter. Princeton University Press.Mead, M. 1956. New Lives for Old: Cultural Transformation – Manus, 1928-1953. William Morrow and Company.Paller, J. W. 2020. Democracy in Ghana: Everyday Politics in Urban Africa. Cambridge University Press.Ricart-Huguet, J. 2022. "Why Do Different Cultures Form and Persist? Learning from the Case of Makerere University." The Journal of Modern African Studies, 60(4): 429-456.Ricart-Huguet, J. and E. L. Paluck. 2023. "When the Sorting Hat Sorts Randomly: A Natural Experiment on Culture." Quarterly Journal of Political Science, 18(1): 39-73.Ross, M.H. 2000. “Culture and Identity in Comparative Political Analysis”. In Culture and Politics: A Reader, edited by Lane Crothers and Charles Lockhart. Palgrave Macmillan.Sewell Jr., W. H. 1999. “The Concept(s) of Culture”. In Beyond the Cultural Turn: New Directions in the Study of Society and Culture, edited by V. E. Bonnell and L. Hunt. University of California Press.

Audio: https://erickimphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MORE-LEG-THOUGHTS.m4a **Leg Thoughts: The Significance of Strong Legs in Health and Wealth** Legs often reflect an individual's health and vitality. Observing someone's legs can offer insights into their overall fitness and well-being. This emphasis on leg strength is prevalent in both men and women, highlighting the cultural importance placed on the appearance and robustness of legs. **The Attraction of Legs** Men frequently assess women's attractiveness by examining their legs, considering factors like length, skin health, and overall shape. Similarly, as people age, strong and muscular legs signify good health and an active lifestyle. Maintaining strong legs can enable older individuals to continue engaging in physically demanding activities, like hiking and backpacking, as demonstrated by the author's 69-year-old mother. **Evaluating Health Through Legs** Bare legs reveal much about a person's health, including skin quality and muscle tone. Younger individuals tend to have firmer, more youthful skin compared to older adults. However, leggings often obscure these details, making it harder to judge leg health. **Leg Shaming and Fashion** Capitalism and consumerism often promote clothing that covers legs, possibly to create a sense of body shame. Men, in particular, are expected to wear long pants, even shorts that rarely expose much leg. This trend is not only cultural but also practical, as evidenced by the rarity of men wearing speedos in the U.S., contrasting with their prevalence in Europe. **Chicken Legs in Fitness** Strong legs are uncommon even among fitness enthusiasts. The author notes that powerlifters often have formidable legs, but many are short, stout, or have higher body fat. Truly lean and muscular legs are rare, reinforcing the need for consistent leg training. **Parental Leg Strength** For parents, especially those raising active children, strong legs are crucial. Training legs can also indirectly strengthen the upper body, as exercises like squats and atlas lifts engage multiple muscle groups. Achieving feats like lifting heavy weights requires both lower and upper body strength, highlighting the interconnectedness of physical fitness. **The Obsession with Upper Body Strength** Modern media and cinema have fueled an obsession with upper body strength, often neglecting the importance of leg strength. Yet, in activities like tennis and weightlifting, leg drive is essential for power. The focus on upper body aesthetics is driven by visual media, where close-up shots emphasize muscles above the waist. **Fashion Trends: Leggings vs. Biker Shorts** In recent years, a shift from yoga leggings to biker shorts has been observed, particularly in places like Orange County. The choice of attire in activities like yoga can influence comfort and performance, with speedos being ideal for hot yoga due to their minimal coverage. **Beach Volleyball: The Happiest Sport** Beach volleyball players often exhibit the most joy and physical fitness, enjoying the social aspect, outdoor environment, and barefoot play. Sun exposure contributes to their tan and overall happiness. Working remotely from the beach could enhance well-being, despite potential envy from coworkers. **Economic Perspectives and Spending** The author reflects on economic principles and the importance of wisely managing and growing money. Instead of spending on luxury cars, investing in assets like bitcoin can provide long-term financial security. Maintaining a low-profile wealth, such as driving a Lexus, can also enhance safety and avoid unwanted attention. Ultimate Leverage: Strong Legs**

It's hard to know whether the benefits of hiring a celebrity are worth the risk. We dig into one gruesome story of an endorsement gone wrong, and find a surprising result. SOURCES:John Cawley, professor of economics at Cornell University.Elizabeth (Zab) Johnson, executive director and senior fellow with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania.Alvin Roth, professor of economics at Stanford University. RESOURCES:"Kanye and Adidas: Money, Misconduct and the Price of Appeasement," by Megan Twohey (The New York Times, 2023)."The Role of Repugnance in Markets: How the Jared Fogle Scandal Affected Patronage of Subway," by John Cawley, Julia Eddelbuettel, Scott Cunningham, Matthew D. Eisenberg, Alan D. Mathios, and Rosemary J. Avery (NBER Working Paper, 2023)."How Celebrity Status and Gaze Direction in Ads Drive Visual Attention to Shape Consumer Decisions," by Simone D'Ambrogio, Noah Werksman, Michael L. Platt, and Elizabeth Johnson (Psychology & Marketing, 2022)."Consumer Responses to Firms' Voluntary Disclosure of Information: Evidence from Calorie Labeling by Starbucks," by Rosemary Avery, John Cawley, Julia Eddelbuettel, Matthew D. Eisenberg, Charlie Mann, and Alan D. Mathios (NBER Working Paper, 2021)."The Economics of Obesity," by John Cawley (The Reporter, 2013)."Repugnance as a Constraint on Markets," by Alvin Roth (Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2007). EXTRAS:"Does Advertising Actually Work? (Part 2: Digital)," by Freakonomics Radio (2020)."Does Advertising Actually Work? (Part 1: TV)," by Freakonomics Radio (2020).

Key Takeaways: Understanding Stagflation: Stagflation consists of slow economic growth paired with high inflation, affecting sectors and individuals differently. Deflation vs. Inflation: Deflation involves falling prices, often due to technological efficiency or reduced demand. Inflation, on the other hand, can stem from economic growth or excessive money printing. Economic Adaptation: Investing in innovative sectors and maintaining up-to-date skills can help individuals navigate challenging economic conditions. Government Debt Management: Highlighting the government's approach to stabilizing debt relative to the economy by increasing the money supply. Belief Systems in Economics: Individual economic outcomes often reflect one's belief systems, influenced by various information sources. Chapters: Timestamp Summary 0:00 Stagflation Predictions and the Value of Creative Thinking 3:15 Understanding Stagflation, Deflation, and Inflation in Economic Contexts 6:20 Deflation's Impact on Businesses, Governments, and Consumers 11:09 Navigating Economic Perspectives and Individual Financial Responsibility 15:23 Expanding Money Supply to Stabilize Economy Amid Growing Debt 18:05 Navigating Economic Chaos Through Personal Adaptation Powered by Stone Hill Wealth Management   Social Media Handles    Follow Phillip Washington, Jr. on Instagram (@askphillip)   Subscribe to Wealth Building Made Simple newsletter https://www.wealthbuildingmadesimple.us/   Thank you for checking out our free content on financial planning, the wealth mindset, and investing in innovation. If you've found value in our blog posts, I invite you to take your knowledge and commitment to the next level. Sign up for our premium paid newsletter today and receive daily insights and expert analysis directly in your inbox. Stay ahead of the curve and unlock the secrets to financial success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding and gain an edge in the world of finance. Join our premium community now and embark on a journey towards financial abundance and investment excellence. Sign up today and let's grow together!   WBMS Premium Subscription   Phillip Washington, Jr. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

There are various issues that can affect your child's mental health. Cultural and Socio-Economic factors are two key components that can have a huge impact. Dr. Iona Pal will talk about how understanding and respecting diverse cultural perspectives and socioeconomic contexts is vital in providing effective and inclusive mental health support for children and how the Stramski Children's Center at Miller Children's & Women's provides resources to support your children and help them navigate any mental health concerns they may have.

This is the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest for this series is Ted Fisher, a cultural anthropologist from Vanderbilt University and Author of the book "Making Coffee Better".In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Ted explore the implications of luxury items like golden espresso machines within the context of the specialty coffee industry. They discuss the seeming disparity between such opulence and the poverty experienced by producers and baristas. The conversation also delves into broader topics such as economic pressures, the importance of genuine relationships in cafes, and the evolving concept of community. 00:00 Introduction: Golden Espresso Machines in Context00:34 Sponsor Message: Become a Coffee Consultant01:12 Debate on Golden Espresso Machines02:54 Invitation to Equipment Manufacturers03:41 Economic Perspectives on the Coffee Industry07:33 The Role of Relationships in Coffee08:17 Changing Dynamics in Coffee Culture13:50 Community and Weak Ties15:26 Impact of the Pandemic on Cafes16:22 Conclusion and Future InsightsConnect with Ted on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/effischer and find Ted's Book "Making Coffee Better" wherever you get your books ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest for this series is Ted Fisher, a cultural anthropologist from Vanderbilt University and Author of the book "Making Coffee Better".In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Ted explore the implications of luxury items like golden espresso machines within the context of the specialty coffee industry. They discuss the seeming disparity between such opulence and the poverty experienced by producers and baristas. The conversation also delves into broader topics such as economic pressures, the importance of genuine relationships in cafes, and the evolving concept of community. 00:00 Introduction: Golden Espresso Machines in Context00:34 Sponsor Message: Become a Coffee Consultant01:12 Debate on Golden Espresso Machines02:54 Invitation to Equipment Manufacturers03:41 Economic Perspectives on the Coffee Industry07:33 The Role of Relationships in Coffee08:17 Changing Dynamics in Coffee Culture13:50 Community and Weak Ties15:26 Impact of the Pandemic on Cafes16:22 Conclusion and Future InsightsConnect with Ted on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/effischer and find Ted's Book "Making Coffee Better" wherever you get your books••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Most epidemics flare up, do their damage, and fade away. This one has been raging for almost 30 years. To find out why, it's time to ask some uncomfortable questions. (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES:David Cutler, professor of economics at Harvard University.Travis Donahoe, professor of health policy and management at the University of Pittsburgh.Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University.Stephen Loyd, chief medical officer of Cedar Recovery and chair of the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council. RESOURCES:"Thick Market Externalities and the Persistence of the Opioid Epidemic," by David Cutler and J. Travis Donahoe (NBER Working Paper, 2024)."Responding to the Opioid Crisis in North America and Beyond: Recommendations of the Stanford-Lancet Commission," by Keith Humphreys, Chelsea L. Shover, Christine Timko, et al. (The Lancet, 2022)."When Innovation Goes Wrong: Technological Regress and the Opioid Epidemic," by David Cutler and Edward Glaeser (Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2021). EXTRAS:"Nuclear Power Isn't Perfect. Is It Good Enough?" by Freakonomics Radio (2022)."The Opioid Tragedy, Part 2: 'It's Not a Death Sentence,'" by Freakonomics Radio (2020)."The Opioid Tragedy, Part 1: 'We've Addicted an Entire Generation,'" by Freakonomics Radio (2020).

A Note from James:Today, we have a remarkable guest, John Mackey, the founder of Whole Foods. Whole Foods is my go-to place for groceries, whether I'm shopping in-store or ordering via Instacart. John's story is fascinating. He started as a young, hippie-ish guy living in a commune and working in a food co-op. One day, he thought, "Hey, I could do this," and opened his first store, Saferway, humorously named to poke fun at Safeway. Over time, this venture grew into the massive empire we now know as Whole Foods, which was eventually acquired by Amazon.John's journey is detailed in his new book, which captures the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. Despite his seemingly hippie background, John evolved into an ardent capitalist, recognizing that innovation thrives on the competition capitalism inspires. In our conversation, we delve into how he evolved over the decades and the invaluable advice he shared with me.So, here's John Mackey with the whole story: adventures in love, life, and capitalism.Episode Description:In this episode, James Altucher welcomes John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods Market. John shares his inspiring journey from a young man living in a commune to building one of the most successful grocery chains in the world. This conversation offers a unique perspective on entrepreneurship, competition, and personal growth. John reveals his transition from a "hippie-ish" background to embracing capitalism, discussing how competition fuels innovation. Listeners will gain insights into John's entrepreneurial spirit, his experiences with Whole Foods' expansion, and the personal challenges he faced along the way. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in business, personal development, and the philosophy of conscious capitalism.What You'll Learn:The Origin Story: How John Mackey's journey from a commune and food co-op led to the creation of Whole Foods.Entrepreneurial Insights: The transition from hippie to capitalist and how competition drives innovation.Cultural Integrity: The importance of maintaining a healthy company culture during rapid growth.Resilience in Business: How setbacks and failures can be opportunities for learning and growth.Future of Retail: John's thoughts on the future of retail and holistic health with his new venture, Love Life.Chapters:00:01:30 - Introduction to John Mackey00:03:07 - Whole Foods Market headquarters and remote work trends00:04:22 - John Mackey's departure from Amazon and thoughts on company culture00:06:32 - Love Life: John's new venture and its holistic approach00:10:04 - Rebuilding after setbacks: The flood and the importance of resilience00:13:32 - The importance of culture in business growth and sustainability00:19:41 - Analogies between company culture and personal culture00:27:15 - Challenges and lessons from early partnership conflicts00:30:38 - The impact of personal relationships on business00:41:52 - Expansion instincts and entrepreneurial foresight00:46:53 - Current economic perspectives and the future of capitalism00:51:23 - Optimism, creativity, and the role of innovation00:58:22 - Recommended reads for understanding progress and optimism01:08:41 - Managing fear and focusing on personal contributions01:09:31 - Conclusion and John's new venture, Love LifeAdditional Resources:The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism by John MackeyEnlightenment Now by Steven PinkerSuperabundance by Marian TupyCapitalist Manifesto by Johan NorbergThe Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

Breaking the Mould: India's Untraveled Path to Prosperity is a big new book by the economists Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba. The book is both a critique of India's development model as well as a manifesto for reform.Most notably, it challenges the conventional wisdom that India's primary goal should be to transform the country into a blue-collar manufacturing powerhouse. Rajan and Lamba argue that India cannot duplicate China's development model, but it has the opportunity to leapfrog by focusing higher up the value chain.To discuss the book's ideas and its policy implications, Milan is joined on the show this week by Rohit Lamba. Rohit is an economist at New York University-Abu Dhabi and will soon be joining the Economics Department at Cornell University. He's twice worked in the chief economic advisor's office in the Indian Ministry of Finance.The two discuss what the critics get right about the Indian economy, why India cannot blindly follow the Chinese model, and how India can pivot “from brawn to brain.” Plus, Rohit and Milan discuss the manufacturing versus services debate, India's inward economic turn, and what India must do to upgrade its human capital.Episode notes:1. W. Arthur Lewis, “Economic Development with Unlimited Supplies of Labour,” The Manchester School 22 (1954): 139-191.2. Rohit Lamba and Arvind Subramanian, “Dynamism with Incommensurate Development: The Distinctive Indian Model,” Journal of Economic Perspectives 34, no. 1 (2020): 3-30.3. Devesh Kapur, “Why Does the Indian State Both Fail and Succeed?" Journal of Economic Perspectives 34, no. 1 (2020): 31-54.4. Devesh Kapur, “Exit,” Seminar 677 (2015).

Send us a Text Message.Ep 44--- This week I'm joined by Tom Mullaney. Tom takes us on a journey through his life, spanning from his school days where he recalls the rare but stern discipline of the past, to his 38-year career in the National Bank. Tom also chats about the agricultural landscape of Ireland, highlighting his own experiences with farming, the EU's impact, and the potential shifts in trade.He speaks about his involvement with the county board for GAA and his deep-rooted passion for preserving and enhancing Boyle's heritage. We explore the town's potential for redevelopment, reflecting on its historical prominence and how it can be revitalized for a brighter future. Plus, we get to hear Tom's advice to his younger self and his journey in Irish politics.I hope you have a great Sunday and enjoy this episode.... Check out the accompanying blog post by visiting: (https://www.voicesofboyle.com/thomasmullaney/)Join us on:( Facebook ) ( Instagram ) You can support the Voices of Boyle Podcast by clicking here. If you'd like to be on the show or if you know someone who would like to chat with us, then drop us an email at ( info@voicesofboyle.com ) Thanks to Brendan O' Dowd for creating and recording the musical piece for the podcast.

What is the future of work in an AI-dominated world, and how will economies adapt and change? This week I'm talking with economist Bill Connerly to explore the intricate balance between technological advancement and economic stability, job creation, and the shifting landscape of employment. We'll unpack the complexities of AI's role in shaping industries, questioning the balance between innovation and the displacement of traditional jobs. This discussion isn't just about predicting the future; it's about understanding the steps we can take today to prepare for a tomorrow where technology and human ambition coexist harmoniously. You'll be challenged to think beyond the immediate impacts of AI, considering broader economic implications and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a future that seems increasingly automated. I hope this conversation will provide you with a clearer vision of where the world is heading and how technological advancements could reshape not just the economy but the very fabric of society. Show Notes: In this episode, Christopher is joined by economist and consultant Bill Connerly to discuss the current economic climate, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in business, and the future of work. They explore how AI is affecting customer experience and operational efficiencies, emphasizing the importance of adapting and prioritizing based on organizational mission and principles. The conversation acknowledges the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, including job disruption and the need for a continuous learning and adaptation mindset in the workforce. Despite the rapid advancements in technology, the dialogue reassures listeners that economic fundamentals remain consistent, and the economy's resilience is stronger than perceived. The episode aims to demystify fears around AI and economic changes, highlighting that, with strategic consideration and adherence to core values, businesses and individuals can navigate the uncertainties of the future. 00:00 - Introduction 03:17 - The Value of Economic Insight for Business Leaders 05:32 - Navigating Economic Uncertainty and Decision Making 09:16 - Consistency and Change in Economic Factors 22:41 - The Impact of AI on Business and the Economy 30:07 - Exploring the Practical Use of AI and ChatGPT in the Workplace 31:08 - The Challenge of Integrating AI into Corporate Strategies 33:48 - AI's Role in Streamlining Jobs and Enhancing Efficiency 39:09 - Economic Perspectives on AI and the Future of Work 49:34 - Adapting to AI: The Need for Flexibility and an Entrepreneurial Mindset 57:04 - Strategic Implementation of AI: Balancing Innovation with Core Values #economics #ai #futureofwork #change #economy

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: On what research policymakers actually need, published by MondSemmel on April 24, 2024 on LessWrong. I saw this guest post on the Slow Boring substack, by a former senior US government official, and figured it might be of interest here. The post's original title is "The economic research policymakers actually need", but it seemed to me like the post could be applied just as well to other fields. Excerpts (totaling ~750 words vs. the original's ~1500): I was a senior administration official, here's what was helpful [Most] academic research isn't helpful for programmatic policymaking - and isn't designed to be. I can, of course, only speak to the policy areas I worked on at Commerce, but I believe many policymakers would benefit enormously from research that addressed today's most pressing policy problems. ... most academic papers presume familiarity with the relevant academic literature, making it difficult for anyone outside of academia to make the best possible use of them. The most useful research often came instead from regional Federal Reserve banks, non-partisan think-tanks, the corporate sector, and from academics who had the support, freedom, or job security to prioritize policy relevance. It generally fell into three categories: New measures of the economy Broad literature reviews Analyses that directly quantify or simulate policy decisions. If you're an economic researcher and you want to do work that is actually helpful for policymakers - and increases economists' influence in government - aim for one of those three buckets. New data and measures of the economy The pandemic and its aftermath brought an urgent need for data at higher frequency, with greater geographic and sectoral detail, and about ways the economy suddenly changed. Some of the most useful research contributions during that period were new data and measures of the economy: they were valuable as ingredients rather than as recipes or finished meals... These data and measures were especially useful because the authors made underlying numbers available for download. And most of them continue to be updated monthly, which means unlike analyses that are read once and then go stale, they remain fresh and can be incorporated into real-time analyses. Broad overviews and literature reviews Most academic journal articles introduce a new insight and assume familiarity with related academic work. But as a policymaker, I typically found it more useful to rely on overviews and reviews that summarized, organized, and framed a large academic literature. Given the breadth of Commerce's responsibilities, we had to be on top of too many different economic and policy topics to be able to read and digest dozens of academic articles on every topic... Comprehensive, methodical overviews like these are often published by think-tanks whose primary audience is policymakers. There are also two academic journals - the Journal of Economic Perspectives and the Journal of Economic Literature - that are broad and approachable enough to be the first (or even only) stop for policymakers needing the lay of the research land. Analysis that directly quantify or simulate policy decisions With the Administration's focus on industrial policy and place-based economic development - and Commerce's central role - I found research that quantified policy effects or simulated policy decisions in these areas especially useful... Another example is the work of Tim Bartik, a labor economist and expert on local economic development. In a short essay, he summarized a large academic literature and estimated how effective different local economic development policies are in terms of the cost per job created. Cleaning up contaminated sites for redevelopment creates jobs at a much lower cost per job than job training, which in turn is much more cos...

So you want to help people? That's great — but beware the law of unintended consequences. Three stories from the modern workplace.  SOURCES:Joshua Angrist, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Zoe Cullen, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School.Marina Gertsberg, senior lecturer in finance at the University of Melbourne. RESOURCES:"Is Pay Transparency Good?" by Zoë Cullen (Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2024)."DP18969 Economics Coauthorships in the Aftermath of MeToo," by Noriko Amano-Patino, Elisa Faraglia, and Chryssi Giannitsarou (CEPR Discussion Paper, 2024)."The Underground Economy of Company Reviews," by Shikhar Sachdev (Career Fair, 2023)."Why Did Gender Wage Convergence in the United States Stall?" by Peter Q. Blair and Benjamin Posmanick (NBER Working Paper, 2023)."The Unintended Consequences of #MeToo: Evidence from Research Collaborations," by Marina Gertsberg (SSRN, 2022)."Outsourcing Tasks Online: Matching Supply and Demand on Peer-to-Peer Internet Platforms," by Zoë Cullen and Chiara Farronato (Management Science, 2021)."Equilibrium Effects of Pay Transparency," by Zoe B. Cullen and Bobak Pakzad-Hurson (NBER Working Paper, 2021)."How Much Does Your Boss Make? The Effects of Salary Comparisons," by Zoë Cullen and Ricardo Perez-Truglia (NBER Working Paper, 2018)."Wall Street Rule for the #MeToo Era: Avoid Women at All Cost," by Gillian Tan and Katia Porzecanski (Bloomberg, 2018)."A Comprehensive Analysis of the Effects of US Disability Discrimination Laws on the Employment of the Disabled Population," by Patrick Button, Philip Armour, and Simon Hollands (NBER Working Paper, 2016)."Consequences of Employment Protection? The Case of the Americans with Disabilities Act," by Daron Acemoglu and Joshua Angrist (Journal of Political Economy, 2001).

In the middle of the day on Friday, March 10, 2023, bank regulators swiftly shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), arguably averting a wider panic. Compared to past financial crises, it was not especially economically significant, but it stands out as an important, illustrative example of the economics of banking. In a paper in the Journal of Economic Perspectives, author Andrew Metrick explains the causes behind SVB's failure and how the government responded. He says that understanding the collapse of SVB is a stepping stone to making sense of more complicated financial crises such as the Global Financial Crisis. Metrick recently spoke with Tyler Smith about why Silicon Valley Bank failed and what policymakers can do to prevent financial crises.

Are men from Mars, and women from Venus? If so, policies that seek to close the gender gap by equalising opportunities are unlikely to succeed. A recent paper finds that, contrary to popular belief, women and men's traits are remarkably similar. Ruveyda Nur Gozen and Tim Phillips talk to Michelle Rao and Oriana Bandiera, two of the researchers who wrote the paper, about prejudice, policy, and the stubborn persistence of prior beliefs.  Papers mentioned in the podcast: Bandiera, O., Parekh, N., Petrongolo, B., & Rao, M. (2022). Men are from Mars, and Women Too: A Bayesian Meta‐analysis of Overconfidence Experiments. Economica, 89, S38-S70. (link to paper) Bandiera, O., Fischer, G., Prat, A., & Ytsma, E. (2016). Do women respond less to performance pay? Building evidence from multiple experiments. (link to paper) Rao, M. (2021) Gender Differences in altruism: a Bayesian hierarchical analysis of dictator games. Mimeo Bayer, A., Hoover, G. A., & Washington, E. (2020). How you can work to increase the presence and improve the experience of Black, Latinx, and Native American people in the economics profession. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 34(3), 193-219. (link to paper) Bursztyn, L., González, A. L., & Yanagizawa-Drott, D. (2020). Misperceived social norms: Women working outside the home in Saudi Arabia. American economic review, 110(10), 2997-3029. (link to paper) Diaz-Pardo, G., Rao, M. (2024). Women and Cash Transfers: how program design and local conditions relate to causal estimates of impact.  Field, E., Jayachandran, S., & Pande, R. (2010). Do traditional institutions constrain female entrepreneurship? A field experiment on business training in India. American Economic Review, 100(2), 125-129. Stansbury, A., & Schultz, R. (2023). The economics profession's socioeconomic diversity problem. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 37(4), 207-230. (link to paper)

In June 2023, Sharat Ganapati, an Assistant Professor of International Economics at Georgetown University and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and Woan Foong Wong, Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Oregon, wrote a research paper that was published in the Journal of Economic Perspectives. Titled How Far Goods Travel: Global Transport and Supply Chains from 1965-2020, the paper takes a new look at global transportation. Unlike traditional trade metrics, which often fail to reflect the role of distance, they examine transportation usage worldwide by weight and value as well as distance.  In this episode of the Art of Supply podcast, Kelly Barner takes on the rewarding challenge of digesting the key findings expressed in this highly relevant academic paper:   How transport use has changed since 1965 How transport costs have changed What the combination of the two, and other associated factors, mean for the future of supply chain efficiency and resilience Links: Read: How Far Goods Travel: Global Transport and Supply Chains from 1965–2020 Kelly Barner on LinkedIn Art of Supply LinkedIn newsletter  Art of Supply on AOP Subscribe to This Week in Procurement  

Tim Platenkamp fuses the socialist calculation debate with republican thought. Future Histories International Find all English episodes of Future Histories here: https://futurehistories-international.com/ and subscribe to the Future Histories International RSS-Feed   Shownotes Tim Platenkamp Tim Platenkamp (Website): https://timplatenkamp.nl/ Platenkamp, Tim. The Constitution of Socialism. Forthcoming: https://timplatenkamp.nl/research-projects/ Platenkamp, Tim. The Socialist Community of citizens: An Institutional Design of Republican Socialism. Nieuwegein 2020. (Master Thesis pdf): https://scripties.uba.uva.nl/download?fid=c2736566   Further Shownotes Reddebrek. Socialism, Cooperative and Republican: Bernard Moss. 2016. libcom.org: https://libcom.org/article/socialism-cooperative-and-republican-bernard-moss Market Socialism (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_socialism Nove, Alec. The Economics of Feasible Socialism Revisited. 1991. HarperCollinsAcademic. (pdf): http://digamo.free.fr/nove91.pdf Soviet economic planning (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet-type_economic_planning#Analysis_of_Soviet-type_planning Calculation in-natura (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calculation_in_kind Khozraschet (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khozraschet Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialist_Federal_Republic_of_Yugoslavia Types of socialism (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Types_of_socialism Commoning (wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commons Spanish Civil War (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Civil_War Popular Front (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popular_Front_(Spain) Geoff Bailey. Anarchists in the Spanish Civil War. International Socialist Review, Issue 24. 2002. (pdf): https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/geoff-bailey-anarchists-in-the-spanish-civil-war.pdf Estrin, Saul. Yugoslavia: The Case of Self-Managing Market Socialism. Journal of Economic Perspectives, Volume 5, Number 4. 1991. (pdf):

Dr. Fernandez's research focuses on a wide range of risky behavior and mental health topics with a special focus on suicide and substance abuse, including opioid-related healthcare utilization. Dr. Fernandez has over 20 articles appearing in well-respected journals such as the the International Economic Review, The Journal of Economic Education, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, and Health Service Research Journal. He has appeared in over 100 local, regional, and national media interviews including NPR's Planet Money and the Indicator. Dr. Fernandez is a faculty scholar at the Commonwealth Institute of Kentucky, a member of the Statutory Committee Consensus Forecasting Group for the State of Kentucky, the former President of the American Society of Hispanic Economists, Member of the Committee on Status of Minority Groups in the Economics Profession, and the chair of the Economics Department at the University of Louisville.

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https://youtu.be/9h0iidPzMXE Everyone's heard of the infamous "Tragedy of the Commons," but the real tragedy is that Elinor Ostrom's work refuting it isn't similarly popular. -Links for the Curious- “Aristotle, Politics, Book 2.” n.d. Accessed August 8, 2023. https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:abo:tlg,0086,035:2. Big Think, dir. 2012. *Ending The Tragedy of The Commons | Elinor Ostrom | Big Think*. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr5Q3VvpI7w. Carson, Kevin. n.d. “Governance, Agency and Autonomy: Anarchist Themes in the Work of Elinor Ostrom.” “Commons and Contradictions: The Political Ecology of Elinor Ostrom - Undisciplined Environments.” 2017. September 20, 2017. https://undisciplinedenvironments.org/2017/09/20/commons-and-contradictions-the-political-ecology-of-elinor-ostrom/. Dietz, Thomas, Elinor Ostrom, and Paul C Stern. 2003. “The Struggle to Govern the Commons” 302. “‘Elinor Ostrom's Rules for Radicals: Cooperative Alternatives Beyond Markets and States' by Derek Wall Reviewed by John Barry.” n.d. Accessed August 4, 2023. https://marxandphilosophy.org.uk/reviews/16044_elinor-ostroms-rules-for-radicals-cooperative-alternatives-beyond-markets-and-states-by-derek-wall-reviewed-by-john-barry/. Frischmann, Brett M., Alain Marciano, and Giovanni Battista Ramello. 2019. “Retrospectives: Tragedy of the Commons after 50 Years.” *Journal of Economic Perspectives* 33 (4): 211–28. https://doi.org/10.1257/jep.33.4.211. Hardin, Garrett. 1968. “The Tragedy of the Commons: The Population Problem Has No Technical Solution; It Requires a Fundamental Extension in Morality.” *Science* 162 (3859): 1243–48. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.162.3859.1243. Laerhoven, Frank van, and Elinor Ostrom. n.d. “Traditions and Trends in the Study of the Commons.” Ostrom, Elinor. 2012. “Green from the Grassroots | by Elinor Ostrom.” Project Syndicate. June 12, 2012. https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/green-from-the-grassroots-2012-06. ———. 2015. *Governing the Commons: The Evolution of Institutions for Collective Action*. 1st ed. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781316423936. Ostrom, Elinor, Joanna Burger, Christopher B. Field, Richard B. Norgaard, and David Policansky. 1999. “Revisiting the Commons: Local Lessons, Global Challenges.” *Science, New Series* 284 (5412): 278–82. Sustainable Development and the Tragedy of Commons - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByXM47Ri1Kc. Elinor Ostrom on Resilient Social-Ecological Systems - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqC7xG8fxHw. Velicu, Irina, and Gustavo García-López. 2018. “Thinking the Commons through Ostrom and Butler: Boundedness and Vulnerability.” *Theory, Culture & Society* 35 (6): 55–73. https://doi.org/10.1177/0263276418757315. Icons for Principles of the Commons from The Noun Project: https://thenounproject.com/icon/puzzle-5278809/ https://thenounproject.com/icon/monitoring-2906106/ https://thenounproject.com/icon/russian-nesting-dolls-2671768/ https://thenounproject.com/icon/pillory-4509440/ https://thenounproject.com/icon/boundary-3856835/ https://thenounproject.com/icon/arbitration-1142571/ https://thenounproject.com/icon/revise-1085288/ https://thenounproject.com/icon/raised-fist-4914991/ Trap music from Freesound: https://freesound.org/people/Inespy/sounds/514311/

Spin dictators have fewer political prisoners, fewer political killings. This is good. This is really good. On the other hand, we want to tell everybody that they are still dictators.Sergei GurievAccess Bonus Episodes on PatreonMake a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Sergei Guriev is a professor of Economics at Sciences Po in Paris. He was a former chief economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the former rector of the New Economic School in Moscow. He is the coauthor (along with Daniel Treisman) of Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century.Key HighlightsIntroduction - 0:46Spin Dictatorships and Fear Dictatorships - 3:12Popular Support - 25:21Putin - 39:44Beyond Spin Dictatorship - 43:49Key LinksSpin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century by Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman"Informational Autocrats" in the Journal of Economic Perspectives by Sergei Guriev and Daniel TreismanFollow Sergei Guriev on Twitter @sgurievDemocracy Paradox PodcastAnne Applebaum on Autocracy, IncLarry Bartels Says Democracy Erodes from the TopMore Episodes from the PodcastMore InformationDemocracy GroupApes of the State created all MusicEmail the show at jkempf@democracyparadox.comFollow on Twitter @DemParadox, Facebook, Instagram @democracyparadoxpodcast100 Books on DemocracySupport the show