The Economics of Everyday Things

The Economics of Everyday Things

Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett

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40. Prosthetic Limbs

40. Prosthetic Limbs

Mar 18, 2024

More and more Americans rely on prostheses. They’re custom-fitted, highly personal, and extremely expensive. Zachary Crockett investigates.   SOURCES:Jordan Beckwith, YouTuber and advocate.Eric Neufel...

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39. Houseplants

39. Houseplants

Mar 11, 2024

Interest in houseplants has exploded in recent years. But what causes floral trends, and prices, to grow? Zachary Crockett sows a few seeds.   SOURCES:Justin Hancock, director of research and developm...

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Bowling Alleys (Replay)

Bowling Alleys (Replay)

Mar 04, 2024

Once America’s favorite recreational activity, bowling has been in the gutter for decades. But some surviving alleys are resetting the pins. Zachary Crockett laces up.   SOURCES:Mike Leong, owner of B...

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38. Junk Mail

38. Junk Mail

Feb 26, 2024

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.   SOURCES:Brett Chamberlin, program manager a...

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37. Personal Injury Lawyers

37. Personal Injury Lawyers

Feb 19, 2024

If you can make it through three years of law school, you too might end up on a billboard.  Zachary Crockett makes the case.   SOURCES:Jason Abraham, managing partner of Hupy & Abraham.Nora Engstrom, ...

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36. ATMs

36. ATMs

Feb 12, 2024

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.   SOURCES:Bernardo Batiz-Lazo, professor in the Newcastle Business School at Northumbria...

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35. Dental Insurance

35. Dental Insurance

Feb 05, 2024

Why is it separate from medical insurance? And is it really insurance at all? Zachary Crockett goes in for a cleaning.   SOURCES:Brad Bolman, postdoctoral member of the School of Historical Studies at...

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34. Store-Brand Products

34. Store-Brand Products

Jan 29, 2024

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.   SOURCES:Kusum Ailawadi, professor of...

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33. Sex Scenes

33. Sex Scenes

Jan 22, 2024

Behind these steamy sequences, there are body doubles, pubic wigs, legal documents, and dedicated choreographers who make sure everyone is comfortable. Zachary Crockett fast-forwards straight to the g...

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32. Used Golf Balls

32. Used Golf Balls

Jan 15, 2024

American golfers lose 300 million balls a year — and all those bad swings are someone else’s business opportunity. Zachary Crockett hits the links.   SOURCES:Todd Hutchinson, president and owner of Ba...

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