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11. How Much Does the President of the U.S. Really Matter?

Freakonomics Radio

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The President's Most Important Job Is to Call People to Their Highest and Best

Economists say the President has a lot less power than most people think. It's easy to overvalue his influence, but there are moments when he can make an impact. This episode was produced by Andrew Gartrell and Colin Campbell; engineered by David Herman.

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