The Economics of Everyday Things

Freakonomics Network

Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. Join the Freakonomics Radio Plus membership program for weekly member-only episodes of Freakonomics Radio. You’ll also get every show in our network without ads. To sign up, visit our show page on Apple Podcasts or go to freakonomics.com/plus.

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    26. Graffiti

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  • 13 November 2023, 1:00 am

    25. Private Jets

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    17 minutes 36 seconds
  • 6 November 2023, 1:00 am

    24. Pistachios

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    15 minutes 42 seconds
  • 30 October 2023, 12:00 am

    23. Cadavers - Part 2

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  • 23 October 2023, 12:00 am

    22. Cadavers - Part 1

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    17 minutes 41 seconds
  • 16 October 2023, 12:00 am

    21. Car Washes

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    16 minutes 40 seconds
  • 9 October 2023, 12:00 am

    20. Tattoo Parlors

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    17 minutes 16 seconds
  • 2 October 2023, 12:00 am

    19. Pizza Boxes

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    15 minutes 18 seconds
  • 25 September 2023, 12:00 am

    4. Used Hotel Soaps (Replay)

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    16 minutes 29 seconds
  • 18 September 2023, 12:00 am

    18. Mobile Home Parks

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