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The Pie: An Economics Podcast

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Economists are always talking about The Pie – how it grows and shrinks, how it’s sliced, and who gets the biggest shares. Join host Tess Vigeland as she talks with leading economists from the University of Chicago about their cutting-edge research and key events of the day. Hear how the economic pie is at the heart of issues like the aftermath of a global pandemic, jobs, energy policy, and more.

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Can a day of self-reflection improve workplace performance? UChicago economist Virginia Minni reveals findings from a randomized trial involving nearly 3,000 employees who participated in a "Discover Your Purpose" workshop. Minni explains how bottom-... more

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America was once a nation in constant motion: One in three Americans moved every year in the 19th century, chasing opportunity from one town to the next. But that mobility has collapsed, falling by more than half since 1970. In this episode, Universi... more

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Historically, one major reason has consistently been cited for the growth in housing costs in this country: the rising cost of building homes. But that relationship is changing. In this episode, University of Chicago economist Chad Syverson breaks do... more

Economists often focus on wages when studying the labor market, but paychecks tell only part of the story. University of Chicago economist Evan Rose and his co-authors surveyed 20,000 Danish workers to put a dollar value on the intangible perks of a ... more

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Recent Guests

Yoni Appelbaum
Deputy Executive Editor of The Atlantic and author of the new book Stuck
The Atlantic
Episode: Stuck: How Housing Regulation Ended America's Mobility Revolution
Peter Ganong
Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Harris School at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Stuck: How Housing Regulation Ended America's Mobility Revolution
Chad Syverson
George C. Chow Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
University of Chicago
Episode: Building Costs vs. Housing Prices: Why Construction Isn't Driving the Crisis
Anjali Adukia
Assistant professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy
University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy
Episode: Decoding Educational Content: A Computational Comparison Between Public and Religious School Textbooks
Leonardo Bursztyn
Saie Family Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Green Bubble Stigma: Texting, Status, and Market Power
Brent Neiman
Edward Eagle Brown Professor of Economics at Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Tariffs, Trade, and a Misused Model
Lars Peter Hansen
David Rockefeller Distinguished Service Professor in Economics and Statistics, Nobel Prize winner in Economics (2013)
University of Chicago
Episode: An Extra Slice of the Pie: Choosing with Uncertainty
Chang-Tai Hsieh
Professor of economics at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Tariffs, Trust, and the Twilight of Norms: U.S.–China Relations in the Trump Era
Konstantin Sonin
Professor at the University of Chicago.
University of Chicago
Episode: War Economies: How Ukraine and Russia Are Adapting in Year Three

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Tess Vigeland
Host of the podcast, known for facilitating insightful discussions about economics and connecting them to current societal issues.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 247 ratings
  • I’m done

    I started listening from episode 1 to see the take on the Pandemic from this group. It had been ok, not great. This episode, about climate change and Indian development, had nothing to do with the pandemic. Besides, why did nuclear energy not even get mentioned. It seems like the only viable way through this and not a peep.

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    not quite Publius
    United States5 years ago
  • Filter

    You have to learn to filter the bias. Sometimes they do better than others. Episode 20 was a love fest with former Obama economist. The first part was informational and interesting. Then the decline into tribalism at the end. I think working together we can solve problems. If we try only what is tribal truth, we will fail. There are multiple stakeholders and everyone should have a voice. Neither party had foolproof answers for everything, just like economics.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Gleestr
    United States5 years ago
  • Normally great, but

    Episode 14 is a total miss. A bit less partisan policy and a bit more economics would fit with the premise-

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dmann1000
    United States5 years ago
  • Outstanding and Important.

    I have to tell you that finding this podcast was like finding water in the desert. It has helped me in so many ways to better understand what has happened and may happen. I’ve never reviewed a podcast before, but this one deserves to be noticed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mandelman
    United States5 years ago
  • Review for this episode

    4 stars for podcast overall so far just because this podcast was overall good and freakonomics gave it a good plug. Still wish there was slightly less of an interviewy commentary vibe and more of a learn economics vibe like with Freakonomics. I still like how it’s different though so I will happily keep listening and see where it goes from here 😊

    But about the cost of a life episode: I’ve heard similar points of view to this episode, and am always left wondering... what is the total blow to the... more

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    4
    Rihanna2773dndj
    United States5 years ago

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Several reviews highlight the hosts' ability to break down complex economic concepts into relatable discussions, enhancing understanding for a general audience.
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Listeners appreciate the deep insight and informative nature of the discussions, finding value in how economic principles apply to real-world situations.

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Finding Your Why at Work: The Economics of Purpose
Q: So what do these results mean for companies, for the employer? What's the cost-benefit analysis here of providing something like this Discover Your Purpose program?
Virginia explains that the workshop is costly due to time spent outside work but highlights that if run internally, its benefits can be recouped within a year, with performance gains lasting up to two years.
Finding Your Why at Work: The Economics of Purpose
Q: Virginia, let me ask you to set the table for us here. How much of the working population struggles to find meaning in their work? Do we know and why is that important?
Virginia discusses that labor productivity has been stagnant in advanced economies and emphasizes that meaningful work can significantly shape individual lives due to the amount of time spent at work.
Pay Isn’t Everything: How Economists Put a Price on Job Perks
Q: What industries fared better and worse in the survey?
Better amenity values found in education, government, health and social services. Poorer in accommodation, food services, waste and water management.
Green Bubble Stigma: Texting, Status, and Market Power
Q: What does this ultimately tell us about how companies shape consumer demand?
Companies can lock in consumers, making it harder for competitors to gain market share through perceived social status differentiation.
Green Bubble Stigma: Texting, Status, and Market Power
Q: What kinds of questions did you ask in that survey?
We wanted to establish whether there was a social stigma associated with green bubbles and what people thought about it.

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