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498. In the 1890s, the Best-Selling Car Was … Electric

Freakonomics Radio

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This chapter examines the surge in gas prices in the U.S., driven by the geopolitical crisis from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It highlights the profound effects on American families, contrasts U.S. prices with those in wealthier nations, and explores how crises can foster innovation and alter consumer behavior.

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