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Jan 2021
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S E26: Economic Growth - Improving our L...

Betsey Stevenson & Justin Wolfers
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Economic Growth - just add people, capital and ideas 
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S E27: Unemployment - Does joblessness have to mean hopelessness?
Being unemployed can be very stressful, so what can economists do to help people back to work? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers discuss what it means to be jobless, and what to do if you're unlucky enough to lose your job.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphic ... Show More
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Feb 2021
S E28: Inflation - When money loses its value
We might watch the inflation rate to see how the cost of living is changing, and how our money changes value over time. But what happens when we can't trust money any more? Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explain inflation - what it is, the harm it can do, and how you can pro ... Show More
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Feb 2021
S E29: Assignment: Spending and Saving
The Think Like An Economist team are taking a break this week, but we'll be back next week to look at consumption and savings. See you then, Betsey, Justin and Nas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se ... Show More
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