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Greg Ip on Foolproof
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Length:
66 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
When does the pursuit of safety lead us into danger? Greg Ip, of the Wall Street Journal and author of Foolproof talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the ideas in his book--the way we publicly and privately try to cope with risk and danger and how those choices can create unintended consequences. While much of the conversation focuses on the financial crisis of 2008, there are also discussions of football injuries, damage from natural disasters such as hurricanes, car accidents, and Herbert Hoover. Along the way, Herman Melville's insights into the mesmerizing nature of water make an appearance.
Released:
Jan 11, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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