Pablo Peña

Pablo Peña, an economist from the University of Chicago and author of Human Capital for Humans, explores the surprising intersections of economics and everyday life. He argues that love is a key driver of economic growth and shares insights on how human capital theory applies to parenting, marriage, and health. Peña emphasizes the importance of parental investment in children and discusses the nuances of altruism versus market behavior. He also touches on how societal changes, like women's workforce entry, reshape economic dynamics in the modern world.