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258. Why Uber Is an Economist’s Dream

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Sep 8, 2016
This podcast explores the economic perspective on Uber, discussing transportation preferences in New York, the value of demand curves in economics, surge pricing during disasters, and the consumer surplus created by Uber. It also teases an upcoming interview with libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Transportation Preferences in New York
01:32 • 4min
3
The Value of Demand Curves in Economics
05:29 • 15min
4
Economic Perspective on Surge Pricing and Price Spikes during Disasters
20:44 • 2min
5
Measuring Consumer Surplus with Uber's Database
23:02 • 4min
6
The Consumer Surplus of Uber
27:23 • 13min
7
Preview of Upcoming Episode with Libertarian Presidential Candidate
40:40 • 3min