October 2019 Friday’s e-links: From the Proclivities of Monkeys to Trade Disputes and a Small Town in Alaska

Last updated: 10/25/2019

Every once in a while, (and sometimes each day) I listen to a great podcast, enjoy an article, or see a good video that I want to share with you.

Friday’s e-links (10/25)

I particularly enjoyed this week’s Hidden Brain podcast because Laurie Santos is so fascinating when she talks about her monkeys and their economic proclivities.

Friday’s e-links (10/18)

This week, The Indicator podcast was particularly good. Briefly, clearly, and oh so interestingly, they explained why Michael Kremer and his two co-laureates won the economics Nobel (Memorial) prize. As a deworming story, it was memorable.

Friday’s e-links (10/11)

This Trade Talks podcast describes how trade disputes should and can be handled. It tells the story of Airbus subsidies, the U.S. protest to the World Trade Organization, and the recent WTO’s resolution.

Friday’s e-links (10/04)

This week I recommend a podcast about a small town in Alaska. That town’s claim to fame is garbage. Because Bethel is accessible only by boat or plane (and sometimes an ice road), the town cannot get rid of its garbage. How they manage their plight is fascinating–especially since it is a metaphor for the earth and its geographical limitations.