Sure, markets work well in general. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can’t solve the problem. That’s when you need a market-design wizard like Al Roth. Plus: We hear from a listener who, inspired by this episode, made a remarkable decision.
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531. Should You Trust Private Equity to Take Care of Your Dog?
Extra: Samin Nosrat Always Wanted to Be Famous
530. What's Wrong with Being a One-Hit Wonder?
529. Can Our Surroundings Make Us Smarter?
528. Yuval Noah Harari Thinks Life is Meaningless and Amazing
527. Can Adam Smith Fix Our Economy?
526. Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger?
Freakonomics Radio Needs Your Help
525. In Search of the Real Adam Smith
524. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really?
523. Did Michael Lewis Just Get Lucky with “Moneyball”?
522. Is Google Getting Worse?
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521. I’m Your Biggest Fan!
520. The Unintended Consequences of Working from Home
519. Has Globalization Failed?
518. Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice?
517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation?
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