5481. A girl's gotta get status somehow
Regan discusses the challenges of equitable household responsibilities in relationships, highlighting differing values and the impact of paid work on domestic labor dynamics.
5482. Givens For Two Approaches To The Theory Of Value And Distribution
Robert Vienneau discusses two approaches to value and distribution in political economy, focusing on marginalism and classical political economy.
5483. The Value of AI for Uneven Work
Joshua Gans discusses how AI can alleviate teacher attention constraints in education, enhancing student support during peak demand periods for assistance.
5484. Could a new misery index help explain the election outcome?
An argument that a revised misery index is needed to better reflect contemporary economic perceptions affecting voter sentiment and election outcomes.
5485. The Myth of Personal Style
Regan discusses the evolving perception of "basic" style in fashion, exploring conformity, trendsetting, and the social dynamics of personal style.
5486. After neoliberalism: dynamics of transformation
The author examines the evolution of neoliberalism and its relationship with plutocracy, particularly in the context of UK and US politics since 2017.
5487. Episode 41. Former St. Louis Fed President Jim Bullard on The Federal Reserve: Recent History & Monetary Policy
Jon Hartley interviews Jim Bullard about his career in monetary policy and the Federal Reserve's history and responses to economic crises.
5488. Intensive Rent And The Order Of Rentability
Robert Vienneau explores the relationship between extensive and intensive rent, analyzing efficiency and rentability in agricultural and industrial production models.
5489. Introducing All Day TA
Joshua Gans discusses the launch of All Day TA, an AI teaching system designed to enhance student education through personalized responses based on professors' content.
5490. A 1-Dimensional Diagram For Extensive Rent With Markup Pricing
Robert Vienneau analyzes the relationship between relative markups in industry and agriculture through a detailed examination of wage and rent curves.
5491. The politics of stupid
The author discusses the futility of appeasing populist demands on immigration, highlighting the negative consequences of such politics, particularly in the context of Brexit.
5492. Divorce, Bankruptcy and Paternalism
Regan discusses the parallels between no-fault divorce and bankruptcy laws, exploring their implications for commitment and societal views on marriage.
5493. Investment in politics, like economics, involves risk and present sacrifice
The author discusses Rachel Reeves' investment strategies as Chancellor, emphasizing the need for long-term political risk-taking for better outcomes.
5494. Why is growth so good and how do we keep it going?
Claudia Sahm discusses the importance of productivity growth and how policies can sustain it, emphasizing the role of new businesses and a dynamic labor market.
5495. Are TERFs Social Constructivists?
Regan discusses the intersection of gender identity and bathroom access, arguing that TERFs hold social constructivist views on gender despite their opposition to trans inclusion.
5496. Should governments protect citizens from external shocks to living standards?
The author discusses the government's role in protecting citizens from external economic shocks, analyzing the implications of price increases and potential fiscal responses.
5497. Will there be an AI Era?
Joshua Gans reflects on the impact of AI on concert experiences, concluding that it will likely have minimal transformative effects in this context.
5498. Episode 40. Economic Growth, De-Population, and Macroeconomics with UPenn Econ Professor Jesus Fernández-Villaverde
Jon Hartley interviews Jesus Fernández-Villaverde about economic growth, institutions, macroeconomic modeling, and the challenges in undergraduate economics education.
5499. Freedom of Speech and Media Regulation
The author discusses the balance between freedom of speech and the need for media regulation to prevent harm and misinformation, emphasizing the role of independent regulators like OFCOM.
5500. The Gaze of Your Subculture
Regan discusses how fashion serves as a form of self-expression and communication, influenced by the perceptions of others and cultural context.