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Jan 2021
17m 59s

S E27: Unemployment - Does joblessness h...

Betsey Stevenson & Justin Wolfers
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Finding a way back from unemployment 
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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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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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S E30: Consumption and Saving - Spend Now or Save to Spend Later
We all make decisions about when to spend our money and when to save for our future selves. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers show you the tools to make the right spending and saving choices at different times of your life, and what it all means for the macroeconomy.Co-host: Na ... Show More
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