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Betsey Stevenson

Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan, providing insights on the US economy and tariffs.

Top 10 podcasts with Betsey Stevenson

Ranked by the Snipd community
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21 snips
Aug 18, 2020 • 12min

S E5: Core Principle 4 - The Interdependence Principle - No Decision is an Island

Buying an extra cup of coffee means less money for a cup of tea. It also means less coffee for the next person, it will change the prices of milk and sugar and effect the countries which make the coffee beans for your cup of joe. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers teach us about how our decisions are interlinked, and how this can help you to make better decisions. Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 21, 2021 • 11min

S E48: Behavioral Economics - We're only human!

We all can make mistakes when faced with choices. Biases and old habits can get in the way of good economic decision making. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers discuss the way our psychology affects our decisions, and they show how to make better judgements and assess the risks.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 15, 2020 • 17min

S E9: Supply - Getting the Best Out of What You Sell

We're all suppliers. But how do we decide how much to sell? Economists and the authors of the 21st century textbook on economics, Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers, steer us through the influences and decisions we face in business or in the home.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 4, 2020 • 15min

S E1: Why Should You Think Like an Economist?

Want to make ‘no regrets decisions’? This podcast will teach you how! Betsey Stevenson andJustin Wolfers are on a mission to equip everyone with key tools from economics that cantruly transform your life: from career dilemmas and financial conundrums to sorting outcomplicated problems in your personal life, economics will help you. Let’s get stuck in.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 8, 2020 • 16min

S E8: The Law of Demand - How You Choose to Buy

Do you need to buy that? Should you buy one more? Economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explain how you as a buyer can stay in control - and how to make the Law of Demand work for you.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 26min

No black boxes yet recovered in deadly Washington DC plane crash

Betsy Stevenson, a Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan, joins to tackle pressing economic issues. She reveals the impact of recent tariffs on U.S. growth and trade, elucidating how challenges like hurricanes and strikes have affected economic stability. Stevenson also discusses the alarming rise in retail theft in the UK, sharing insights on shoplifting's effects on major retailers. With the airspace complexities highlighted by a recent plane crash, the conversation underscores the intricate relationship between economics and safety in today's world.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 29min

As America goes to the polls, the economy is doing well, but people aren't feeling it

Betsey Stevenson, a Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan, shares insights on the current economic landscape alongside Robert Armstrong from the Financial Times and Christopher Rugaber from the Associated Press. They discuss the paradox of a booming economy contrasted with plummeting consumer confidence. Rising prices and pandemic disparities emerge as key themes, highlighting feelings of exclusion among younger generations. The panel also explores the impact of luxury spending despite economic anxieties, while analyzing political implications as elections draw near.
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Aug 21, 2024 • 7min

Single Best Idea with Tom Keene: Gina Martin Adams & Betsey Stevenson

Gina Martin Adams, a savvy financial market strategist, joins alongside Betsey Stevenson, an expert in labor and family economics. They dive into the potential of Chinese equities, currently undervalued, while discussing the necessary reforms for a brighter investment future. Betsey sheds light on pressing family dynamics, emphasizing the challenges of childcare and divorce in America, particularly post-COVID. Together, they paint a vivid picture of how socio-economic factors intertwine with market trends.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 27min

A Look Ahead to CPI and Examining Gold's Rise

Betsey Stevenson discusses the path for inflation and potential US recession, while James Steel talks about gold's rise and oil outlook. Liz Ann Sonders previews CPI and markets with Lisa Mateo sharing Newspaper Headlines.
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Dec 22, 2023 • 9min

University of Michigan's Betsey Stevenson Talks 2024 Economic Outlook

Betsey Stevenson, University of Michigan Economics Professor and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, discusses potential economic risks in 2024, wage growth versus inflation, US fiscal policy, and the conservative approach of the Fed to inflation.