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552. Freakonomics Radio Presents: The Economics of Everyday Things

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The Cashmere Conundrum and T-Rex Treasures

This chapter explores the dual narrative of cashmere production in Mongolia, addressing environmental issues from overgrazing and the pressures of global demand. It also shifts to the auction of a T-Rex skeleton, revealing insights into paleontology and the significance of fossil protections.

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