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Planet Money Summer School

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Economics is a game you should know how to play. And once you get the fundamental concepts, you start to see it everywhere: the news, the supermarket and even your dating life. So it's time to learn the rules. Planet Money Summer School is a crash course in economics for your ears. See the world through the lens of an economist and you'll start to feel a little less overwhelmed when making financi... more

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Come along as we travel the world in search of the best economic ideas to bring home!

From the beaches of Barbuda to the fjords of Norway, there's money (and money problems) everywhere. For this summer travel season, Planet Money Summer School will ... more

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Today on our final episode of Summer School 2025, we will test your knowledge. We will salute the unsung heroes of government service. And we will pick our valedictorian from among you of the cla... more

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Tariffs are the favorite tool of our current president, but there are lots of other ways that governments insert themselves into the free exchange of goods and services. Some of these trade barr... more

In economics, a market is a place (even virtual) where buyers and sellers interact to exchange goods or services. Economists love markets. It's like all of our supply and demand graphs have come to life. Everything you buy goes through some sort of ... more

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Justin Wolfers
Economics professor at the University of Michigan; host of Platypus Economics
University of Michigan
Episode: World Tour 1: Finding the world’s best economic ideas
Carly Marriott
Australian farmer (sheep farmer, NSW)
Australian agriculture
Episode: World Tour 1: Finding the world’s best economic ideas
Neil Hughes
Economist at Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences
ABARES
Episode: World Tour 1: Finding the world’s best economic ideas
Arthur Grimes
Former chief economist, New Zealand Central Bank; jazz musician
New Zealand Central Bank (former); academia
Episode: World Tour 1: Finding the world’s best economic ideas
Kartik Athreya
Director of Research and the Head of Research and Statistics Group at the New York Federal Reserve
New York Federal Reserve
Episode: Govt 8: Graduation LIVE!
Carolyn Freund
Dean of the School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego
UC San Diego
Episode: Govt 7: Trade blocks and blockages (Trade Policy)
Jess Jang
Planet Money editor
NPR
Episode: Govt 6: When the markets need fixing (Market Design)
Joan Ricart-Houguette
Professor of political science at Loyola University, Maryland.
Loyola University, Maryland
Episode: Govt 5: The many ways governments influence industry (Industrial Policy)
Shi Jinrong
An entrepreneur known as the Sun King, founder of SunTech Power Holdings.
SunTech Power Holdings
Episode: Govt 5: The many ways governments influence industry (Industrial Policy)

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Robert Smith
Host with focus on economic storytelling and live event formats.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 320 ratings
  • Well done!

    Planet Money found a way to make getting into the economic weeds interesting and easy to follow. My friends already think I’m the smart one…now it’s true (a little bit).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KJoyMC
    United States3 months ago
  • Makes me love school!

    I am so glad I stumbled upon this Podcast series. I wish I would have found them early. But I have been on a listening binge ever since. If you want to gain a better understanding of how money works and how it can work in you favor - listen to list and take the tests. It’s fun and educational. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shallymal
    United States2 years ago
  • Power shift during the plague

    Hello Planet Money! This years Summer School may be my favorite yet. Economic history has always been a love of mine. I love love the topics

    you’re covering this year.

    The first segment of Episode 2, about the labor power shift during the Black Death, is very intriguing. If you haven’t already seen it, Netflix has a series about that exact topic. It’s well stocked with excellent actors that bring all the feels and good comedy to a very dark time. Check it out if you haven’t already.

    Thank you ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L.C. in California
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing!

    The podcast is AaaMaaaZinnngg! I am literally bouncing off the wall full of economic stories to share with my friends…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kanchanjunga
    United States2 years ago
  • The best!

    No need for college Econ when I have PM

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lillygj
    United States2 years ago

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Bonus content and summer school format are highly valued.
Makes complex topics approachable without sacrificing rigor.
Ambitious coverage with practical takeaways for students and professionals.
A few listeners note background music as a distraction in rare episodes.
Educational and entertaining, easy to follow for economics newcomers.

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World Tour 1: Finding the world’s best economic ideas
Q: What is inflation targeting and why did it matter for New Zealand?
Inflation targeting sets a clear inflation range and a timeline to reach it, which created credibility and stabilized expectations, helping to reduce inflation without imposing excessive unemployment, at least over the longer run.
Govt 6: When the markets need fixing (Market Design)
Q: What is market power?
Market power is the ability for a single participant to influence the outcomes of a market at the expense of everyone else.
Govt 6: When the markets need fixing (Market Design)
Q: What should our students be paying attention to in this story?
Listen for the rules that encourage dangerous behavior by fishermen.
Govt 7: Trade blocks and blockages (Trade Policy)
Q: What should our students be listening for as this story is played?
They should be thinking about the unintended consequences for the users of the product.
Govt 5: The many ways governments influence industry (Industrial Policy)
Q: What is comparative advantage?
It's something that country A is relatively better at doing than country B, which encourages specialization in trade.

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2. Carly Marriott
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5. Kartik Athreya
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