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Think Like An Economist

Think Like An Economist

Betsey Stevenson & Justin Wolfers · iHeartPodcasts

101 episodesENserial

Show overview

Think Like An Economist has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 101 episodes, alongside 5 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 35 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 2 days ago, with 47 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 47 episodes published. Published by iHeartPodcasts.

Episodes
101
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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The Economics of Feeling Ripped Off | The Professor Is In

Aug 22, 202629 min

[BONUS EPISODE] What the Heck is Going On In the Bond Market? | Diving In

Aug 19, 202618 min

What the $20 Burrito Debate Gets Wrong About Affordability | Diving In

Aug 19, 202618 min

How Lab-Grown Diamonds Broke the Market | Off the Clock

Aug 15, 20261h 3m

If AI Does Your Job, Who Gets Paid? | The Professor Is In

Aug 14, 202624 min

No, the K-shaped Economy Isn't Over | Diving In

Aug 13, 202620 min

Inflation Is Still High. Just As We Thought. | Diving In

Aug 12, 202611 min

AI's Biggest Problem May Be Its Pace | The Professor Is In

Aug 8, 202635 min

The July Jobs Report Should Worry You | Diving In

Aug 7, 202617 min

How Early Access to Trump’s Truths Will Drain Ordinary Investors | Diving In

Aug 6, 202610 min

What Victorian Bootmakers Can Teach Us About The Future of Work | Diving In

Aug 5, 202613 min

Economics Is Not a Subject — It's a Toolkit | Economics Matters

Aug 4, 20261h 10m

Tariffs, Take Three: The Dumbest Round Yet | Off the Clock

Aug 2, 202650 min

How SNAP's New Rules Make Eligible Families Go Hungry | The Professor Is In

Aug 1, 202618 min

The Lawyer’s Theory of Trade | Diving In

Jul 29, 202621 min

Should Canada answer Trump's tariffs? | The Professor Is In

Jul 25, 202621 min

Six Dollars a Day Is Disappearing For Millions | Diving In

Jul 22, 202613 min

Why Trump’s New Tariff Is Bigger Than Canada | Diving In

Jul 21, 202621 min

Justin Answers Your Questions on Trump Accounts | The Professor Is In

Jul 20, 202619 min

What Reese's Cups and Canadian Wildfires Can Teach Us About Economics | Off the Clock

Jul 18, 202644 min