
634. “Fault-Finder Is a Minimum-Wage Job”
Freakonomics Radio
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Economic Perspectives and Human Behavior
This chapter examines the evolving views in economic research, focusing on globalization's impact on labor and the skepticism towards traditional forecasts in policymaking. It highlights the disconnect between consumer sentiment and economic data, discussing the challenges of maintaining a stable inflation target and the influence of media narratives on economic perceptions. The conversation also touches on the complexities of counterfeit money detection, concluding with a teaser for the next episode featuring the director of the British Museum.
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