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Think Like An Economist

Think Like An Economist

Betsey Stevenson & Justin Wolfers · iHeartPodcasts

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Show overview

Think Like An Economist has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 74 episodes, alongside 5 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 15 min and 23 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 30 episodes published. Published by iHeartPodcasts.

Episodes
74
Running
2020–2026 · 6y
Median length
18 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

Think Like an Economist and you’ll see the world more clearly, empowering you to make better decisions at work, at home, and in your community. Leading economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers will take you on a joyous romp through their field as they introduce you to the big ideas in economics, and show how you can apply them to live in your own life. Their signature approach reveals that every decision is an economic decision and this podcast uncovers the economic forces that shape the world around you. Betsey and Justin believe that economics is a superpower, and they want to teach you to fly.

Latest Episodes

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Sifting Through the Wreckage of An Ill-Informed War| Slate's What Next + Platypus Economics

Jun 23, 202625 min

Better Lawyers, Worse Economics: Inside Trump's Latest Tariff Strategy | Diving In

Jun 17, 202614 min

The Job Numbers Will Probably Get Revised—That’s Not A Scandal | The Professor Is In

Jun 15, 202617 min

Inflation Is Up—Temporary Bedfellow or Long-term Partner? | Off the Clock

Jun 15, 202651 min

Are Markets Getting Suckered By Trump's Truth Socials? | Diving In

Jun 11, 20268 min

Why I Still Trust The Jobs Report | Diving In

Jun 10, 202619 min

The Future of Work Is Care—Can Men Adapt? | The Professor Is In

Jun 8, 202624 min

Why The Stock Market Hated May’s Strong Jobs Report | Off the Clock

Jun 6, 202651 min

The Pink-Collar Economy Is Here | Diving In

Jun 3, 202613 min

A Gas Tax Holiday Is Performative Nonsense | The Professor Is In

May 30, 202622 min

A Gas Tax Holiday Would Miss the Point—And the People Who Need Help | Diving In

May 27, 202617 min

Is Inflation Going to Ruin the Summer? | Off the Clock

May 23, 202643 min

What Really Happens When Schools Lock Away Phones? | Diving In

May 20, 202617 min

Justin Wolfers Answers Your Questions on the National Debt | The Professor Is In

May 16, 202613 min

How to measure the true cost of war: Justin Wolfers shows you the math | Diving In

May 13, 202617 min

Are Met Gala Tickets Too Cheap? | Diving In

May 11, 202613 min

Justin Wolfers Breaks Down the Week: Spirit, US Debt, and the AI Economy (with Stacey Vanek Smith)

May 10, 202638 min

Should We Actually Be Worried About the National Debt | Diving In

May 6, 202615 min

Welcome to Platypus Economics

May 6, 20261 min