Freakonomics Radio

  • 411. Is $2 Trillion the Right Medicine for a Sick Economy?

    Congress just passed the biggest aid package in modern history. We ask six former White House economic advisors and one U.S. Senator: Will it actually work? What are its best and worst features? Where does…


  • 410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?

    There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor.


  • 410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?

    There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor.…


  • 410. What Does Covid-19 Mean for Cities (and Marriages)?

    There are a lot of upsides to urban density — but viral contagion is not one of them. Also: a nationwide lockdown will show if familiarity really breeds contempt. And: how to help your neighbor.…


  • 409. The Side Effects of Social Distancing

    In just a few weeks, the novel coronavirus has undone a century’s worth of our economic and social habits. What consequences will this have on our future — and is there a silver lining in…


  • 409. The Side Effects of Social Distancing

    In just a few weeks, the novel coronavirus has undone a century’s worth of our economic and social habits. What consequences will this have on our future — and is there a silver lining in…


  • Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Ep. 373 Rebroadcast)

    As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents…


  • Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Ep. 373 Rebroadcast)

    As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents…


  • Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Ep. 373 Rebroadcast)

    As cities become ever-more expensive, politicians and housing advocates keep calling for rent control. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. They say it helps a small (albeit noisy) group of renters, but keeps overall rents…


  • 408. Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is?

    Trump says it would destroy us. Sanders says it will save us. The majority of millennials would like it to replace capitalism. But what is “it”? We bring in the economists to sort things out…


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