The Economics of Everyday Things

Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett

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.

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No. of episodes: 177
Latest episode: 2026-04-30
Business

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Economics of Everyday Things?

There are 177 episodes avaiable of The Economics of Everyday Things.

What is The Economics of Everyday Things about?

We have categorized The Economics of Everyday Things as:

Business

Where can you listen to The Economics of Everyday Things?

The Economics of Everyday Things is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
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When did The Economics of Everyday Things start?

The first episode of The Economics of Everyday Things that we have available was released 19 January 2023.

Who creates the podcast The Economics of Everyday Things?

The Economics of Everyday Things is produced and created by Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett.