The high price of misclassification (with Heidi Shierholz)

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How Economists Cause Harm Even as They Aspire to Do Good (with George DeMartino)

For more than a century, economists have told us they’re simply “describing the world as it is.” But what if their theories aren’t neutral — and are quietly doing enormous harm? This week, we’re joined by economist George DeMartino, author of The Tragic Science, who makes a devas ...  Show more

If America Is “Winning,” Why Does the Economy Feel Like This? (with Talmon Joseph Smith)

America has never been wealthier—so why does it feel so hard to get by? New York Times economics reporter Talmon Joseph Smith joins Nick and Goldy this week to unpack the growing gap between economic headlines and the lived reality of most Americans. With nearly $200 trillion in ...  Show more

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