
258. Why Uber Is an Economist’s Dream
Freakonomics Radio
Economic Perspective on Surge Pricing and Price Spikes during Disasters
Exploring the economic concept of surge pricing and its benefits during times of high demand, such as during a hurricane. The chapter emphasizes how higher prices encourage more supply and benefit everyone in the long run.
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