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What Reese's Cups and Canadian Wildfires Teach Us About Economics

Off The Clock with Justin Wolfers & Stacey Vanek Smith

In this episode of Off the Clock, Stacey Vanek Smith and I break down some of the week’s biggest economic news — letting you know what to actually worry about, what you can safely ignore, and where to find some silver linings.

This week, we discuss the collapse of the Iran ceasefire and what it might mean for the economy. We also break down the latest inflation numbers, why the relief is probably short lived, and how inflation is starting to show up in less obvious and more surprising ways.

Then, in response to the terrible air quality affecting both Ann Arbor and New York, I give Stacey a quick lesson on public goods, before sharing a surprising good news milestone.

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