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What Would the World Look Like if Economists Were in Charge?

We’ve just released the third episode of our Freakonomics Radio podcast, and this one strikes close to the heart of many readers. It asks a simple speculative question: What would the world look like if economists were in charge? Read More »



Water Around the World

March 22 was World Water Day, and two excellent photo essays draw attention to the issue. Read More »



Addressing the Ivory Surplus

The 1989 ivory trade ban has led to government stockpiles of ivory (from seizures/arrests and herd culling), and no legal means of selling the stuff. Read More »



An Airline Pricing Puzzle

Yet another airline pricing puzzle. Read More »