Summary: Freakeconomics radio interviews Sudhir Vankatesh about the size of the shadow economy and the variety of off-the book transactions that flow throughout our tax system. Examples touched upon range from illicit transactions such as drug trafficking to ordinary services such as hair-cutting.
Original air date: August 30, 2012
Length: 20:09 min
Summary: Part 2 of the dual commentary podcast focuses on the complexity of analyzing the true costs of earning a college degree and the hardships of finding suitable work after graduating from college.
Original air date: August 16, 2012
Length: 34:17 min
Summary: Freakonomics Goes to College features a dual commentary on the benefits and costs of college degrees. Part 1 of the podcast focuses on the shadow economy of fake diplomas as well as how prosperous a college degree is for an individual in the long run.
Original air date: July 30, 2012
Length: 29:58 min
Summary: The podcast is separated in question based segments in which Stephen D. Levitt expresses his personal opinion on different topics such as business, political vs economic theory and the aspects of earning an economic degree.
Original air date: January 4, 2012
Length: 16 min
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