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How Economists Do Valentines : The Indicator from Planet Money It's an Economic Valentine! Economics isn't known as a language of love. But economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers say it's central to their relationship and to their decisions as a couple.

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How Economists Do Valentines

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Economists in love, Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers after a Valentine's Day date.

Nerida Wolfers/Betsey Setevenson and Justin Wolfers

Economics is known as the dismal science and definitely seems miles away from something to consider on this most romantic of days. But one of our favorite economist couples, Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers, write a Valentine to economics. They say economics has helped them navigate many aspects of their relationship and has helped them make some of their biggest decisions as a couple.

Today on the show, how economics can help your love life! Marriage, kids, big fights, roses... we cover it all.

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