The Economics of Everyday Things

The Economics of Everyday Things

Freakonomics Network & Zachary CrockettFreakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
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117. Cut Flowers

Grab a simple bouquet from your local grocery store and you're activating a global network of farms, shipping companies, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers. Zachary Crockett stops to smell the roses. SOURCES:Bob Mellano, vice president of wholesale operations for Mellano & ...  عرض المزيد

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116. Cobblers

Shoe repair shops are a dying breed — but for those that remain, demand is higher than ever. Zachary Crockett goes in for a shine. SOURCES:Jim McFarland, owner of McFarland’s Shoe Repair in Lakeland, Florida. RESOURCES:"Shoe cobbler becomes unlikely TikTok star," (NBC News, 2024) ...  عرض المزيد

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Superhot Chili Peppers (Replay)

The market for gustatory pain is surprisingly competitive. Zachary Crockett feels the burn.

 

<ul><li>SOURCES:<ul><li>Ed Currie, founder and president of the PuckerButt Pepper Company.< ...  عرض المزيد

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115. Miniature Golf

How much does it cost to design and build a mini-golf course? And what’s it like to run one? Zachary Crockett putts things in perspective.

 

<ul><li>SOURCES:<ul><li>Katie Conaboy, CEO ...  عرض المزيد

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114. Natural and Artificial Flavors

How do flavorists capture the essence of a fruit and put it in a can of sparkling water, or a tub of yogurt? Zachary Crockett takes a bite.

 

<ul><li>SOURCES:<ul><li>Terry Miesle, master flavorist ...  عرض المزيد

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