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Economics and Public Policy
Episode 52

Economics and Public Policy

How economics can help us develop sensible public policies on a diverse range of issues, including the environment, housing, and public health, among others.

Economics Explored · Gene Tunny, Ben Scott

September 9, 202054m 59s

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Show Notes

Host Gene Tunny and his Adept Economics colleague Ben Scott discuss how economics can help us develop sensible public policies on a diverse range of issues, including the environment, housing, and public health, among others.

Links relevant to this episode include:

Gene’s presentation to Public Policy Pitch participants

Presentation slides

UQES & PPES Adept Economics Policy Pitch Competition

Topics

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