Ones and Tooze

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1. The Economics of Fraternities

   23 oktober 2026 · 38 min

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   Fraternities are so deeply embedded in the culture of American universities that even rape and sexual assault scandals like the one at Cornell University don’t seem to jeopardize their status. That’s in part because of their ubiquity. Across the country, there are some 6,000 fraternity chapters and 6 million alumni. Adam and Cameron examine the economics of fraternities as an institution. Lees meer

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2. The New Keynesians and the Nobel Prize

   16 oktober 2026 · 47 min

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   This year’s Nobel Prize in economic sciences was awarded to two Americans, Michael Woodford and Robert Hall, for developing “new macroeconomic models that have significantly improved our ability to implement effective stabilisation policy.” Adam and Cameron discuss. Lees meer

   Plus: the difference between neo-Keynesianism and new Keynesianism.
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3. Diesel

   9 oktober 2026 · 43 min

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   Diesel prices are hitting record highs, with the average price per gallon in the United States as high as $6.43 in late September. Adam and Cameron discuss the history of the fuel and the impact that the spike is having around the world.
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4. Gridlock in the U.S. Housing Market

   2 oktober 2026 · 51 min

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   The housing market in the United States is in gridlock these days, largely because of high interest rates. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is now above 7 percent, making it difficult for would-be first-time buyers to get into the market. Adam and Cameron discuss the broader implications for the U.S. economy. Lees meer

   Also on the show: Brazil’s presidential election
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5. Francis Fukuyama

   25 september 2026 · 46 min

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   Adam and Cameron discuss the newly released memoir of Francis Fukuyama, the American political scientist whose influential paper in 1989—which was later expanded into a book—posited that liberal democracy had won the world's ideological battle. The thesis was heralded as prescient when the Berlin wall fell a short time later but has been subjected to much criticism over the years. In the memoir, In the Realm of the Last Man, Fukuyama sets out to account for events that have transpired since 1989.
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6. AI Regulation

   18 september 2026 · 36 min

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   The head of Anthropic last week called on the U.S. government to regulate AI companies to avoid catastrophic outcomes. But, as Adam and Cameron point out, the conversation itself raises broader questions about the structure of the AI marketplace, the efficacy of existing liability laws, and the very nature of capitalism.
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7. Germany’s AFD

   11 september 2026 · 1 uur 1 min

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   The far-right Alternative for Germany’s recent landslide victory in a small state in eastern Germany is part of a broader political story unfolding across Europe. It is also—and perhaps primarily—an economic story. Lees meer

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8. Back to School

   4 september 2026 · 52 min

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   Nearly 1.5 billion children will attend primary or secondary school around the world this year—about 1 in 6 people on the planet. Adam and Cameron discuss the economics around sending children to school. Lees meer

   Also on the show: The economics of Lichtenstein.
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9. What's Up With the U.S. Bond Market?

   28 augustus 2026 · 59 min

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   The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds has been spiking lately, at one point reaching its highest level in some two decades. That means that the government is paying more to borrow—as government debt officially passed the $40 trillion mark this week. Adam and Cameron discuss. Lees meer

   Also on the show: Adam returns from the Venice Biennale.

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10. Germany's Rhine Is Drying Up

    21 augustus 2026 · 29 min

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    Germany's longest river is drying up, with water levels reaching as low as 8 inches in some spots—the lowest reading since Germany started keeping records almost 150 years ago. Adam and Cameron discuss the economic impact, including shipping disruptions and supply chain problems.
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