Summary: This podcast outlines how information technology is being used to measure efficiency in certain markets, such as the United Parcel Service (UPS). Whether you are inside a truck driving or in an office, information technology can track almost everything you do.
Original Air Date: May 2, 2014
Length: 14 min
Summary: Planet Money asks what the hiring process of the future might look like. This podcast takes a look at hiring tests that could determine your next position without you even been present for an interview.
Original Air Date: January 15, 2014
Length: 19 min
Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/10/04/229224964/episode-489-the-invisible-plumbing-of-our-economy
Summary: In a time of instantaneous internet, why does it take so long for money to process from one checking account to another? Planet Money Podcast attempts to figure out the invisible pipes that move money around America.
Original Air Date: October 4, 2013
Length: 22 min
Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/01/04/168627298/3-d-printing-is-kind-of-a-big-deal
Summary: Is the future of manufacturing here? What is 3-D printing and how will it be applied in the future. This podcast gives a quick overview on the potential market and technological capacities of 3-D printing.
Original Air Date: January 4, 2013
Length: 5 min
Summary: Contrary to conventional wisdom about e-book publishing and its negative impact on book sales, it turns out that flexible pricing on e-books actually bring in new readers.
Original Air Date: December 27, 2012
Length: 4 min
Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/07/16/202660132/episode-473-top-of-the-charts-econ-remix
Summary: A consideration of changes in the music industry, including different strategies that artists and record companies are using to try to maximize their profits. Ends with a discussion of the importance of efficient use of resources in this market.
Length: 21:51 min
Original air date: July 16, 2013
Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/01/11/169150969/episode-429-the-price-of-things-we-love
Summary: Three short features highlight: (1) the impact on the publishing industry of the shift toward e-books; (2) why legos remain so popular and so expensive; and (3) the technological development and potential market implications of 3D printers.
Original air date: January 11, 2013
Length: 15:15
Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/08/31/160391850/episode-399-can-you-patent-a-steak
Summary: A discussion of the intricacies of the U.S. patent system, featuring an innovator in the meat industry.
Original air date: August 31, 2012
Length: 17:48
Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2011/08/05/138934689/the-tuesday-podcast-the-patent-war
Summary: Discussion of how the U.S. patent system is not working for software and related technology.
Original air date: August 2, 2011
Length: 18:54
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