PodcastsBusinessThe Economics of Everyday Things

The Economics of Everyday Things

Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
The Economics of Everyday Things
Dernier épisode

180 épisodes

  • The Economics of Everyday Things

    38. Junk Mail

    11/05/2026 | 18 min
    Why does the mailman bring us so many catalogs, credit card offers, and pizza coupons? Because his job depends on it. Zachary Crockett checks the mailbox. This episode was originally published on February 25th, 2024.

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
  • The Economics of Everyday Things

    37. Personal Injury Lawyers

    07/05/2026 | 17 min
    If you can make it through three years of law school, you too might end up on a billboard.  Zachary Crockett makes the case. This episode was originally published on February 18th, 2024.

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
  • The Economics of Everyday Things

    36. ATMs

    04/05/2026 | 20 min
    Why do you have to pay $4 to get $40 cash at a bar? And who does it go to? Zachary Crockett checks his balance. This episode was originally published on February 11th, 2024.

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
  • The Economics of Everyday Things

    35. Dental Insurance

    30/04/2026 | 15 min
    Why is it separate from medical insurance? And is it really insurance at all? Zachary Crockett goes in for a cleaning. This episode was originally published on February 4th, 2024.

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
  • The Economics of Everyday Things

    34. Store-Brand Products

    27/04/2026 | 17 min
    Those low-priced staples on grocery-store shelves — where do they come from? Zachary Crockett finds out at a national convention for private-label manufacturers. This episode was originally published on January 28th, 2024.

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus de podcasts Business

À propos de The Economics of Everyday Things

Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Site web du podcast

Écoutez The Economics of Everyday Things, Le Podcast de Pauline Laigneau ou d'autres podcasts du monde entier - avec l'app de radio.fr

Obtenez l’app radio.fr
 gratuite

  • Ajout de radios et podcasts en favoris
  • Diffusion via Wi-Fi ou Bluetooth
  • Carplay & Android Auto compatibles
  • Et encore plus de fonctionnalités
Applications
Réseaux sociaux
v8.8.16| © 2007-2026 radio.de GmbH
Generated: 5/11/2026 - 1:24:32 AM