The Economics of Everyday Things
By Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
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Description
Zachary Crockett uncovers the hidden side of the things that surround us. Who decides what snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a 100-year-old elm tree on a suburban block worth — and to whom? And what makes Girl Scout Cookies a billion-dollar business?
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2. Girl Scout Cookies
00:13:19
How does America's cutest sales force get billions of Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs into our hands every year? Zachary Crockett digs in. |
Jan 30, 2023 |
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1. Gas Stations
00:14:02
In our first episode, host Zachary Crockett sidles up to the pump to ask: Who owns your local gas station, and where do their profits really come from? |
Jan 23, 2023 |
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Coming Soon: The Economics of Everyday Things
00:00:40
A new show is coming to the Freakonomics Radio Network. Stay tuned for The Economics of Everyday Things, hosted by Zachary Crockett. |
Jan 19, 2023 |