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RoboPod and the Perpetual Money Machine - Cautionary Questions 2

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Efficiency in Payment Systems and Housing Challenges

This chapter examines the critical role of efficiency in payment systems, underscoring the importance of lowering transaction costs for consumer satisfaction. It also addresses the housing crisis in the UK, discussing the economic impact of NIMBYism and the urgent need for policies to promote new housing development.

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