Behavioral Economics
Discover key takeaways from 7 podcast episodes about this topic.
Alvin Roth on the Economics of Morally Contested Markets | Mindscape 353
Nobel laureate Alvin Roth unpacks the complex economics of 'morally contested markets,' revealing why societal bans often fail and how market design can address critical shortages in areas like organ donation.
I put 80% of my money in the S&P after a billionaire investor told me not to
This episode explores how genetics influence investing behavior, the importance of self-awareness in career and investment choices, and groundbreaking business ideas in AI, defense tech, and personalized medicine.
Stock Expert: Becoming Rich Is Simple, But You Won’t Do It!
Financial expert Ben Felix reveals how academic research can simplify wealth building, highlighting critical psychological barriers and common mistakes that prevent most people from achieving financial success.
Easiest Money Ever: Bet Against Elon!
A tax policy expert made a fortune on prediction markets by betting against Elon Musk's spending cut claims, highlighting how information asymmetry and celebrity hype create exploitable opportunities in unregulated markets.
Financial Audit's Most Disturbing Episode
A 27-year-old fire protection engineer, earning a high income in a low cost-of-living area with a remarkably low mortgage, faces financial ruin due to extreme impulse spending, over 200 overdraft fees, and a pattern of blaming external factors for his self-inflicted debt.
I F*cking Hate Her | Financial Audit
A marketing professional with an accounting degree faces a brutal financial audit, revealing a household drowning in debt, relying on a flawed consolidation plan, and coping mechanisms that prevent real change.
Most People Are Chasing the Wrong Number
Morgan Housel reveals that long-term investment success, personal fulfillment, and effective spending hinge not on intelligence or market timing, but on consistent behavior, patience, and defining 'enough' on your own terms.