

258. Why Uber Is an Economist’s Dream
10 snips 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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Transportation Preferences in New York
01:32 • 4min
The Value of Demand Curves in Economics
05:29 • 15min
Economic Perspective on Surge Pricing and Price Spikes during Disasters
20:44 • 2min
Measuring Consumer Surplus with Uber's Database
23:02 • 4min
The Consumer Surplus of Uber
27:23 • 13min
Preview of Upcoming Episode with Libertarian Presidential Candidate
40:40 • 3min