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.
488. Does Death Have to Be a Death Sentence?
487. Is It Okay to Have a Party Yet?
486. “The Art Market Is in Massive Disruption.”
485. “I’ve Been Working My Ass Off for You to Make that Profit?”
484. “A Fascinating, Sexy, Intellectually Compelling, Unregulated Global Market.”
How Do You Cure a Compassion Crisis? (Ep. 444 Replay)
483. What’s Wrong With Shortcuts?
482. Is Venture Capital the Secret Sauce of the American Economy?
481. Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China?
480. How Much Does Discrimination Hurt the Economy?
479. The Economist’s Guide to Parenting: 10 Years Later
478. How Can We Break Our Addiction to Contempt?
477. Why Is U.S. Media So Negative?
That’s a Great Question! (Ep. 192 Rebroadcast)
“This Didn't End the Way It’s Supposed to End.” (Bonus)
476. What Are the Police for, Anyway?
475. Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids?
474. All You Need Is Nudge
Is There Really a “Loneliness Epidemic”? (Ep. 407 Rebroadcast)
473. These Jobs Were Not Posted on ZipRecruiter
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