Planes, trains and automobiles: the travails of travel
Economist Podcasts
The Complex Relationship Between People and Traffic Jams
This chapter delves into the unique and often humorous relationship people maintain with traffic jams, emphasizing surprising statistics on their willingness to pay for avoidance. Through engaging anecdotes from Manila, it highlights the cultural significance of traffic while exploring deeper insights into human behavior and attitudes toward time and frustration.
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