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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Housing Dilemmas and Career Pathways

This chapter explores the complexities of the U.S. housing market, focusing on the contrasting NIMBY and YIMBY movements in the Bay Area. It also addresses ethical concerns in microfinance through the lens of Muhammad Yunus and highlights the pressures of career uncertainty faced by university students, encouraging a more flexible and experimental approach to future job prospects. The discussion emphasizes the importance of maintaining a rational perspective amid the complexities of housing policies and career expectations.

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