The Answer Is Transaction Costs

Michael Munger
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The Answer Is Transaction Costs

"The real price of everything is the toil and trouble of acquiring it."  -Adam Smith (WoN, Bk I, Chapter 5) In which the Knower of Important Things shows how transaction costs explain literally everything. Plus TWEJ,  and answers to letters.If YOU have questions, submit them to our email at taitc.email@gmail.com There are two kinds of episodes here: 1. For the most part, episodes June-August are weekly, short (20 mins), and address a few topics. 2. Episodes September-May are longer (1 hour), and monthly, with an interview with a guest.Finally, a quick note:  This podcast is NOT for Stacy Hockett. He wanted you to know that.....

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簡介

"The real price of everything is the toil and trouble of acquiring it."  -Adam Smith (WoN, Bk I, Chapter 5) In which the Knower of Important Things shows how transaction costs explain literally everything. Plus TWEJ,  and answers to letters.If YOU have questions, submit them to our email at taitc.email@gmail.com There are two kinds of episodes here: 1. For the most part, episodes June-August are weekly, short (20 mins), and address a few topics. 2. Episodes September-May are longer (1 hour), and monthly, with an interview with a guest.Finally, a quick note:  This podcast is NOT for Stacy Hockett. He wanted you to know that.....

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  • 創作者
    Michael Munger
  • 活躍年代
    2023年 - 2024年
  • 集數
    41
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
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    © 2024 The Answer Is Transaction Costs
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