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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516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough?
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515. When You Pray to God Online, Who Else Is Listening?
This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Ep. 472 Update)
514. Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America
513. Should Public Transit Be Free?
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The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism (Ep. 470 Replay)
The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let’s Stop Pretending We’re Not (Ep. 469 Replay)
512. Does Philosophy Still Matter?
511. Why Did You Marry That Person?
The Economist’s Guide to Parenting: 10 Years Later (Ep. 479 Replay)
510. What Problems Does Crypto Solve, Anyway?
509. Are N.F.T.s All Scams?
508. Does the Crypto Crash Mean the Blockchain Is Over?
507. 103 Pieces of Advice That May or May Not Work
506. What Is Sportswashing (and Does It Work)?
505. Did Domestic Violence Really Spike During the Pandemic?
504. Introducing “Off Leash”
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