12min chapter

Modern Wisdom cover image

#548 - Tim Harford - Why Is Thinking Clearly So Difficult?

Modern Wisdom

CHAPTER

Economic Incentives and Human Choices

This chapter explores the fascinating relationship between human behavior and economic incentives through engaging stories and real-world examples. It discusses the impact of fiscal policies on personal decisions, especially in the context of childbirth, and examines the balance between encouraging population growth and the role of immigration. The conversation also highlights women's fertility desires compared to their actual choices, delving into the complexities of societal influences and individual circumstances.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode