Archive - Platypus Economics

How to Price A Liar

For the 50th time this year, we're on the cusp of peace. Apparently.

5 hrs ago • Justin Wolfers

War Rages On, Prices Keep Rising, And Wages Aren't Keeping Up

Don't panic — it's only food, fuel, and your rent.

Jun 10 • Justin Wolfers

Why I Still Trust the Jobs Report

Watch now | Trump tried to mess with BLS. It didn't work.

Jun 10 • Justin Wolfers

19:17

Why A Hot Jobs Report Spooked Wall Street

Unpacking the Numbers with Ed Elson

Jun 9 • Justin Wolfers

The Future of Work Is Care | The Professor Is In

Watch now | Can men adapt?

Jun 8 • Justin Wolfers

24:10

Why Stocks Hated May’s Strong Jobs Report | Off the Clock

Watch now | And what Trump's concert fail says about capitalism right now

Jun 6 • Justin Wolfers and Stacey Vanek Smith

51:19

The Labor Market Is Heating Up

Job growth beats expectations ahead of summer break

Jun 5 • Justin Wolfers

The Media That's Changed How I Think

And a request to share your own

Jun 4 • Justin Wolfers

The Pink-Collar Economy Is Here

Jun 3 • Justin Wolfers

13:23

May 2026

A Gas Tax Holiday Is Performative Nonsense | The Professor Is In

Watch now (22 mins)

May 30 • Justin Wolfers

22:27

The Gulfstream Economy: How Flattery Replaced Competition

Capitalism isn't the problem. Cronyism is.

May 29 • Justin Wolfers

How to Measure a Crater in the Global Economy

Watch now | The sprawling cost of a war Americans never bought into

May 28 • Justin Wolfers and Jacqueline Cole

53:09

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