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The Economics of Everyday Things
The Economics of Everyday Things
Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett

Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How... more

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Episodes

81. Guide Dogs

Before a guide dog can help a blind person navigate the world, it has to pass a series of tests,... more

17 Feb 2025 · 21 minutes
80. Going-Out-of-Business Sales

Behind that 70% off sign, there’s a liquidation consultant trying to maximize retailer profits. Zachary Crockett seeks a deal.

10 Feb 2025 · 16 minutes
79. School Photos

Picture day is an annual tradition for American families — and, for the companies that take the photos, a lucrative... more

03 Feb 2025 · 19 minutes
78. Porta-Potties

They're not always the nicest places to go — but for their owners, portable toilets are a lucrative revenue stream.... more

27 Jan 2025 · 20 minutes
77. Hand Models

You can be a top model and still not get recognized on the street — as long as you keep... more

20 Jan 2025 · 16 minutes
76. Hotel Art

A watercolor of a harbor? A black-and-white photo of a pile of rocks? Some hotels are trying to do better.... more

13 Jan 2025 · 17 minutes
75. Butchers

Before beef ends up at your favorite steakhouse, it passes through the hands of a trained specialist with an encyclopedic... more

06 Jan 2025 · 19 minutes
Pistachios (Replay)

How did a little green nut become a billion-dollar product, lauded by celebrities in Super Bowl ads? Zachary Crockett cracks... more

30 Dec 2024 · 15 minutes
Cashmere (Replay)

Once a luxury good, the soft fiber is now everywhere — which has led to a goat boom in Mongolia.... more

23 Dec 2024 · 15 minutes
74. Fonts

Behind almost every character you see displayed on a page or a screen, there’s a complex — and sometimes lucrative... more

16 Dec 2024 · 22 minutes
The Economics of Everyday Things
81. Guide Dogs
The Economics of Everyday Things