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Neale Mahoney

Professor of Economics at Stanford University, with expertise in economic policy and behavioral economics.

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Mar 28, 2025 • 55min

627. Sludge, Part 1: The World Is Drowning in It

Benjamin Handel, a Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley, and Neale Mahoney, a Stanford University Economics Professor, dive into the perplexing issue of 'sludge'—bureaucratic inefficiencies that complicate everyday interactions. They discuss the frustrating complexities of the U.S. healthcare system, contrasting it with more streamlined models. The conversation also highlights the challenges consumers face with subscription services, exploring how automated systems can entrap users, impacting their finances and experiences dramatically.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 48min

Checks and Balance: Growth states

Exploring the strong American economy under Biden, surprises in low inflation, labor market resilience, US economy benefits from legal migration, power dynamics between Federal Reserve and presidency, impact of high inflation on voter sentiment, complexities shaping Biden's approval rating beyond the economy
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Sep 26, 2025 • 32min

The future of the innovation economy

Fei-Fei Li, a champion of human-centered AI, discusses how AI can enhance creativity rather than replace jobs. Economist Susan Athey highlights that AI and coding tools are general-purpose technologies that can create bottlenecks in implementation. Neale Mahoney warns of a 'veil of ignorance' regarding job displacement and advocates for proactive safety nets. The trio stresses the importance of aligning innovation with human skills and calls for balanced AI policies to ensure broader access and foster optimism about the future.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 55min

Middle Out to Mainstream

Exploring the evolution of middle-out economics from a new theory to mainstream practice, with insights from economists, researchers, and former officials. Discussing the impact of middle-out economics on economic growth, antitrust enforcement, public satisfaction, infrastructure investments, workers' rights, and advocating for a more equitable economic approach.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 56min

Trump’s Tariff Policy Raising Prices of Coffee, Clothing and More

Neale Mahoney, a Stanford economist and former White House policy advisor, discusses the broader economic impacts of Trump’s tariff policies. Tracy Alloway, a financial journalist from Bloomberg, highlights how these tariffs are affecting consumer prices, from coffee to clothing. Bastian Schoell, owner of The Spanish Table, shares firsthand insights about the struggles faced by small importers due to rising costs. The conversation reveals the complex relationship between tariffs, inflation, and consumer spending habits.

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