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Dec 2020
17m 55s

S E20: Inequality - Understanding the Ga...

Betsey Stevenson & Justin Wolfers
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Economic tools to help create a fairer society 
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S E21: Market Power - Why businesses charge more
What's the competition? When businesses have less competition, they have more market power and can raise their prices. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explore competition in the market place and the way it shapes prices - and profit.Co-Host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Ala ... Show More
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S E22: Price Discrimination - Why some people pay less
Discounts for the elderly or students may seem generous - but they win more customers. When businesses ask how they can make as much money as possible from each customer, they need a sophisticated pricing strategy. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers take a look at who gets a dis ... Show More
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