
Think Like An Economist
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Podcast Overview
<p>From world events to everyday decisions, economics explains it all. Platypus Economics makes it clear, useful, and actually fun.</p>
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7/16/2020
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Recent Episodes

June 24, 2026
How Food Delivery Killed Competition (And Took Your Budget With It) | Diving In
Economist Justin Wolfers explains how food delivery apps intentionally obscure prices, stifling competition and increasing consumer costs.

June 23, 2026
Sifting Through the Wreckage of An Ill-Informed War| Slate's What Next + Platypus Economics
Host Justin Wolfers interviews [Guest Name/Credentials] about the hidden economic costs of war, revealing how uncertainty impacts growth and vulnerable households.

June 17, 2026
Better Lawyers, Worse Economics: Inside Trump's Latest Tariff Strategy | Diving In
Host Justin Wolfers interviews industry experts on how Trump's new tariff strategy, despite better legal framing, exacerbates economic instability and consumer costs.
127 total episodes available with 3 transcripts
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Greg Mankiw
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