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Economics Happy Hour is a podcast where two economics educators talk through current events, teaching, and research the same way we would at a bar after…
Jan 10
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Economics Happy Hour
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The Economy by Decade: The 2020s
How do we make sense of the strangest economic decade we have lived through? We discuss the pandemic shutdown, inflation spikes, AI anxiety, online…
May 21
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Matthew Rousu
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Jadrian Wooten
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Economics Happy Hour
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53:55
Why Teens Stopped Working
Explore what we lose (and gain) when fewer teenagers have jobs.
May 8
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Matthew Rousu
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Jadrian Wooten
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Economics Happy Hour
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1
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53:00
The Economics of Non-Compete Agreements
Why companies use them, why workers push back, and what it means for the labor market
Apr 23
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Matthew Rousu
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Jadrian Wooten
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Economics Happy Hour
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1
51:10
How Much Do You Know About Basic Money Questions?
A look at financial literacy gaps, the “Big 3” quiz, and practical advice drawn from our personal experiences
Apr 9
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Matthew Rousu
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Economics Happy Hour
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Jadrian Wooten
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56:31
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47:43
How Early Should You Get to the Airport?
An economic look at airport timing, risk, and the real cost of missing your flight.
Mar 27
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Matthew Rousu
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Jadrian Wooten
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Economics Happy Hour
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5
43:18
Can Prediction Markets Really Predict the Future?
A conversation about the economics behind prediction markets, why they often outperform polls, and the concerns around manipulation, insider…
Mar 12
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Matthew Rousu
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Jadrian Wooten
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Economics Happy Hour
2
1
41:51
Is Canada Really Poorer Than Alabama?
A closer look at GDP per capita, immigration, and why recent growth patterns in the U.S., Canada, and Europe tell a more complicated story than one…
Feb 26
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Matthew Rousu
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Jadrian Wooten
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Economics Happy Hour
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50:45
Can We Experiment Our Way to Better Teaching?
Doug McKee of Cornell joins us to talk about teaching-focused research, large-scale classroom experiments, and what it takes to change how economics is…
Feb 12
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Matthew Rousu
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Jadrian Wooten
5
36:30
What Billionaires Fear Most
A JPMorgan survey helps us unpack how the ultra-wealthy think about risk, loss, and success
Jan 29
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Matthew Rousu
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Jadrian Wooten
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Economics Happy Hour
2
42:32
Why Are Championship Tickets So Expensive?
An economics look at ticket resale markets, World Cup pricing, and why face value rarely reflects what fans actually pay.
Jan 15
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Matthew Rousu
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Jadrian Wooten
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48:02
Season 4 Launch and Goals for 2026
Let's reflect on 2025 and discuss some goals for 2026
Jan 1
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Matthew Rousu
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Jadrian Wooten
, and
Economics Happy Hour
2
1
48:44
Jobs That Didn't Exist 25 Years Ago
Jadrian and Matt Discuss the Economics of the Changing Job Market
Dec 18, 2025
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Matthew Rousu
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Jadrian Wooten
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Economics Happy Hour
4
51:29
Paternalism in the Classroom 🎓
Every classroom policy is an economic choice.
Dec 4, 2025
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Matthew Rousu
,
Jadrian Wooten
, and
Economics Happy Hour
2
1
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