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The Macro Episode
"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg
Evolution of Economics Departments
Economics departments no longer follow distinct schools of thought, with different universities now having unique cultural differences. For example, the University of Chicago emphasizes price theory for intellectual acceptance, even though it is considered outdated. Some universities like Washington University at St. Louis have department personalities that lean towards libertarianism, which may come off as abrasive. Midwestern universities, often referred to as 'freshwater universities,' are known to have a reputation for being difficult due to their responses to the coastal preference among academics.
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