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Scott and Andrew discuss how economic thinking can inform public policy decisions based on a listener's question.

A listener, Geneveive, wonders how economic thinking could inform public policy decisions. Scott and Andrew give their thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hosts: Scott, Andrew

Guest: Geneveive

Topics covered

• economics
• public policy
• government intervention
• economic thinking
• decision making

Keywords

• economics
• public policy
• government intervention
• economic thinking
• decision making

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