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Raj Chetty on Economic Mobility
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Michael Faye and Paul Niehaus on GiveDirectly
Economic theory teaches that people make choices that provide them with the greatest benefit. So…
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Sam Quinones on Meth, Fentanyl, and the Least of Us
Author and journalist Sam Quinones talks about his book, The Least of Us, with EconTalk host…
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James Heckman on Inequality and Economic Mobility
Economist and Nobel Laureate James Heckman of the University of Chicago talks about inequality and…
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Bruce Meyer on Poverty
Economist Bruce Meyer of the University of Chicago talks about poverty with EconTalk host Russ Roberts.…
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Jason Riley on Race in America
Journalist and author Jason Riley talks about race with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Riley argues…
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Mark Rank on Poverty and Poorly Understood
Sociologist and author Mark Rank talks about his book, Poorly Understood, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts.…
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Michael McCullough on the Kindness of Strangers
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