Money Stuff: The Podcast Garlic Cartel: Markets, Credit, Code
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Nov 8, 2024 Get ready for a fresh take on garlic prices and the quirks of farmers markets! The hosts dive into price transparency in agriculture and its impact on competition. Explore the booming world of private credit management, where asset managers are on the hunt for new opportunities. Plus, uncover the drama of a Chinese quant fund founder's alleged theft of financial models, raising eyebrows about ethics and legal implications in the finance sector. It's a blend of humor, insights, and thrilling market dynamics!
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Free Garlic
- Matt Levine was offered free garlic at a farmer's market.
- He was recognized by a fan who works in financial media and at the market.
Cornell's Price Aggregation
- Cornell University aggregates and publishes farmers' market prices online.
- This helps farmers, who may not be savvy pricers, set potentially higher prices.
Antitrust Concerns
- The Justice Department sued RealPage for allegedly facilitating collusion among landlords by sharing rental price data.
- This raises antitrust concerns about how readily available price information online can affect market competition.
