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The Economics of Everyday Things

The Economics of Everyday Things

By: Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
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 Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.All Rights Reserved Economics
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  • 20. Tattoo Parlors

    20. Tattoo Parlors
    Mar 9 2026

    More people than ever before are getting tattoos — but social media has flipped the trade’s business model on its head. Zachary Crockett dips into the ink. This episode was originally published on October 3rd, 2023.


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    16 mins
  • 19. Pizza Boxes

    19. Pizza Boxes
    Mar 5 2026

    There’s more than meets the eye to the box that stores the pie. Zachary Crockett cracks the lid. This episode was originally published on October 1st, 2023.


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    14 mins
  • 18. Mobile Home Parks

    18. Mobile Home Parks
    Mar 2 2026

    They’ve long been associated with crime and blight. Now, the investors are moving in. Zachary Crockett follows the trail. This episode was originally published on September 17th, 2023.


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    19 mins
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