LeBronomics : Planet Money The criminal underworld, the nature of human happiness, and the economics of LeBron James.
LeBronomics
Two superstars doesn't mean twice the pleasure. Tony Dejak/AP hide caption
On today's Planet Money: the criminal underworld, the nature of human happiness, and the economics of LeBron James.
With special guest Mike Pesca, insight from Tyler Cowen, and a Planet Money indicator on China's currency.
For more:
- Listen to Alex Blumberg's This American Life piece on the life of a Chicago scalper during the Michael Jordan era.
- Read our post from this morning on China's currency, and listen to our recent podcast on the subject.
- Study the equation that describes who a utilitarian should root for in the World Cup.
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