Incentives and Externalities: A Deep Dive into Behavioural Economics | All Else Equal #bigIdeas
Incentives and Externalities: A Deep Dive into Behavioural Economics | All Else Equal This episode of All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions delves into the profound influence of incentives on human behavior and the subsequent negative externalities that may arise. Professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen explore a variety of scenarios, from complex legal […]
“When Banking Fails” with Amit Seru | All Else Equal #bigIdeas
“When Banking Fails” with Amit Seru | All Else Equal In the episode ‘When Banking Fails’, finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen, along with guest Amit Seru, delve into the recent banking crisis, exploring the causes of bank runs, the value of government subsidies to banks, and the relevance of banks in financing […]
“When Institutions Cry Wolf” with Jay Bhattacharya | All Else Equal #bigIdeas
“When Institutions Cry Wolf” with Jay Bhattacharya | All Else Equal The podcast episode ‘When Institutions Cry Wolf’ dives into the complex issue of governmental credibility and the potential consequences of misleading the public. Hosts Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen, along with guest Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, discuss […]
Mastering the Art of Effective Communication with Matt Abrahams | All Else Equal #bigIdeas
Mastering the Art of Effective Communication with Matt Abrahams | All Else Equal In this enlightening discussion with Matt Abrahams, a lecturer at Stanford GSB and host of the podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, the importance of effective communication is explored. The conversation delves into the art of audience-centric communication, the challenge of the ‘curse […]
Understanding Financial Bubbles | Will Goetzmann | All Else Equal #bigIdeas
Understanding Financial Bubbles | Will Goetzmann | All Else Equal In the insightful episode ‘Bubble Trouble’, financial bubbles are dissected and discussed in-depth. The rapid rise and inevitable crash of asset values are explored, along with the difficulty of identifying these bubbles in real-time. Featuring insights from finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen, […]
How Risky Should Your Retirement Savings Be? | All Else Equal #bigIdeas
How Risky Should Your Retirement Savings Be? | All Else Equal In this engaging conversation, finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen delve into the critical topic of managing risks in retirement savings. They shed light on the importance of diversification, understanding personal risk exposure, and tailoring investments to individual circumstances. Diversification Across Sectors […]
A company that took 14 years to build nearly disappeared in 14 days | Julia Hartz | Crucible Moments #bigIdeas
A company that took 14 years to build nearly disappeared in 14 days | Julia Hartz | Crucible Moments In this discussion, Julia Hartz, CEO of Eventbrite, shares the challenges and transformations her company experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The global shutdown of live events nearly obliterated the company that took 14 years to […]
What Does “Wealth” Mean to You? | Aisha Nyandoro | TED #bigIdeas
What Does “Wealth” Mean to You? | Aisha Nyandoro | TED In a thought-provoking TED talk, Aisha Nyandoro invites us to redefine our understanding of wealth. She shares insights from her work with low-income families and argues that wealth is more than just financial stability or material possessions. It’s about agency, freedom, and collective well-being. […]
The Role of Unions in Driving the Green Energy Transition | Payton M. Wilkins | TED #bigIdeas
The Role of Unions in Driving the Green Energy Transition | Payton M. Wilkins | TED Discover how the transition from fossil fuels to green energy can protect both workers and the environment through an age-old solution: unions. Environmental justice advocate Payton M. Wilkins delves into the economic impact of moving away from fossil fuels […]
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