Exploring the broader aspects of economics, such as decision-making, incentives, and costs, to highlight the connection between wealth, happiness, and well-being, emphasizing the importance of optimizing different aspects of life for enhanced happiness and virtue.
Tyler Cowen, of George Mason University, talks about his new book, Discover Your Inner Economist: Use Incentives to Fall in Love, Survive Your Next Meeting, and Motivate Your Dentist. Cowen, legendary blogger at MarginalRevolution.com, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the economics of parenting, reading, dentistry, art museums and education. Highlights include Tyler's favorite art museum and what to see there along with the challenges of being a tourist in Morocco.