539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone?Delaware is beloved by corporations, bankruptcy lawyers, tax avoiders, and money launderers. Critics say […]

538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a NeighborhoodMany companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something […]

538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a NeighborhoodMany companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something […]

How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay)Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are […]

How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay)Every year, Americans short the I.R.S. nearly half a trillion dollars. Most ideas to increase compliance are […]

537. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss.In this installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book Club, the economist Amy Finkelstein explains why insurance markets are broken […]

Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Ep. 495 Replay)People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms k […]

536. Is Your Plane Ticket Too Expensive — or Too Cheap?Most travelers want the cheapest flight they can find. Airlines, meanwhile, need to manage volatile fuel […]

535. Why Is Flying Safer Than Driving?Thanks to decades of work by airlines and regulators, plane crashes are nearly a thing of the past. Can we do the same for […]

534. Air Travel Is a Miracle. Why Do We Hate It?It’s an unnatural activity that has become normal. You’re stuck in a metal tube with hundreds of strangers (and str […]

Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million? (Ep. 493 Update)Adam Smith famously argued that specialization is the key to prosperity. In the N.F.L., […]

The Economics of Everyday Things: Used Hotel SoapsHotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? In our fourth episode of The […]

The Economics of Everyday Things: Used Hotel SoapsHotel guests adore those cute little soaps, but is it just a one-night stand? In our fourth episode of The […]

533. Will the Democrats “Make America Great Again”?For decades, the U.S. let globalization run its course and hoped China would be an ally. Now the Biden […]

The Economics of Everyday Things: “My Sharona”Can a hit single from four decades ago still pay the bills? Zachary Crockett f-f-f-finds out in the third episode of […]

Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? (Ep. 429 Update)The economist Kate Raworth says the aggressive pursuit of G.D.P. is trashing the planet and shortchanging too […]

The Economics of Everyday Things: Girl Scout CookiesHow does America’s cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands e […]

The Economics of Everyday Things: Girl Scout CookiesHow does America’s cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands e […]

532. Do You Know Who Owns Your Vet?When small businesses get bought by big investors, the name may stay the same — but customers and employees can feel the d […]

532. Do You Know Who Owns Your Vet?When small businesses get bought by big investors, the name may stay the same — but customers and employees can feel the d […]