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90. How Deep Is the Shadow Economy?
Episode 90
What we know -- and don't know -- about the gazillions of dollars that never show up on anyone's books.
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Published on 13 years, 4 months ago
89. There’s Cake in the Breakroom!
Episode 89
If you think working from home offers too many distractions, just think about what happens at the office.
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Published on 13 years, 4 months ago
88. Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2
Episode 88
College tends to make people happier, healthier, and wealthier. But how?
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Published on 13 years, 4 months ago
87. The Season of Death
Episode 87
We know that summertime brings far too many fatal accidents. But you may be surprised if you dig into the numbers.
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Published on 13 years, 4 months ago
86. Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1
Episode 86
What's a college degree really worth these days?
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Published on 13 years, 5 months ago
85. Olympian Economics
Episode 85
Do host cities really get the benefits their boosters promise, or are they just engaging in some fiscal gymnastics?
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Published on 13 years, 5 months ago
84. Legacy of a Jerk
Episode 84
What happens to your reputation when you're no longer around to defend it?
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Published on 13 years, 5 months ago
83. What's Wrong With Cash for Grades?
Episode 83
If we want our kids to thrive in school, maybe we should just pay them.
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Published on 13 years, 5 months ago
82. Please Steal My Car
Episode 82
Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about junk food, insurance, and how to make an economist happy.
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Published on 13 years, 5 months ago
81. Star-Spangled Banter?
Episode 81
Once a week, the British Prime Minister goes before the House of Commons for a lightning round of hard questions. Should the U.S. give it a try?
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Published on 13 years, 6 months ago