Words & Numbers Episode 341: Strangers With Candy
Aug 23, 2023
Economist Art Carden discusses his popular book, Strangers With Candy. They explore Chinese student migration, China's economy, reducing interest rates to 3%, blaming banks, engaging with the public, and waging wars on abstract nouns.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
China's Economy, Reservation Wage, and Affordable Housing
01:50 • 4min
Reducing Interest Rates to 3% and its Consequences
06:06 • 2min
Blaming Banks and Over-the-Top Statements in an Election Cycle
07:44 • 2min
Engaging with the Public and Popularizing Ideas
09:17 • 23min
Waging Wars on Abstract Nouns and the Impact of the Free Market
31:51 • 2min