Labor exploitation! Corporate profiteering! Government corruption! The 21st century can look a lot like the 18th. In the final episode of a series, we turn to “the father of economics” for solutions. (Part 3 of “In Search of the Real Adam Smith.”)
535. Why Is Flying Safer Than Driving?
534. Air Travel Is a Miracle. Why Do We Hate It?
Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million? (Ep. 493 Update)
The Economics of Everyday Things: Used Hotel Soaps
533. Will the Democrats “Make America Great Again”?
The Economics of Everyday Things: “My Sharona”
Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? (Ep. 429 Update)
The Economics of Everyday Things: Girl Scout Cookies
532. Do You Know Who Owns Your Vet?
Introducing “The Economics of Everyday Things”
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
526. Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger?
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525. In Search of the Real Adam Smith
524. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really?
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