The Economics of Everyday Things

The Economics of Everyday Things

Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett

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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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31. Superhot Chili Peppers

31. Superhot Chili Peppers

Jan 08, 2024

The market for gustatory pain is surprisingly competitive. Zachary Crockett feels the burn.   SOURCES:Ed Currie, founder and president of the PuckerButt Pepper Company.Stephanie Walker, associate prof...

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30. Card Counting

30. Card Counting

Jan 01, 2024

Casinos think they can stop skilled gamblers from eking out a tiny edge at blackjack. Is that a losing bet? Zachary Crockett doubles down.   SOURCES:"Ben," former professional card counter.Bill Zender...

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10. Michelin Stars (Replay)

10. Michelin Stars (Replay)

Dec 25, 2023

Only the finest restaurants have a chance to bask in their glow. Sometimes, it’s a bit too bright. Zachary Crockett squints at the menu.   SOURCES:Nick Kokonas, founder and co-owner of The Alinea Grou...

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29. Greeting Cards

29. Greeting Cards

Dec 18, 2023

The tradition of sending cards to loved ones was in decline — until it was rescued by a new generation. But millennials have their own ideas about what sentiments they want to convey. Zachary Crockett...

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28. Horseshoe Crab Blood

28. Horseshoe Crab Blood

Dec 11, 2023

How does the blood of a 450-million-year-old arthropod help prevent lethal infections in humans? And could we exhaust the supply?  Zachary Crockett wades in.   SOURCE:Dina Fine Maron, senior wildlife ...

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