Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics Podcast
Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar
Three historians of economic thought trace how methodological shifts in the discipline shape current affairs.
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Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar is hosted by historians of economic thought Jennifer Jhun, François Allisson, and Çınla Akdere.
Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar is hosted by historians of economic thought Jennifer Jhun, François Allisson, and Çınla Akdere. Each month, the hosts discuss themes related to economics, its history and methodology, and its relevance to contemporary affairs.
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