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2026-10-12 23:10:05

Two Americans Win Nobel Economics Prize for Business Cycle Research

Two Americans won the 2026 Nobel Prize in economics for research on limiting booms and busts in the business cycle. The award recognizes their contributions to understanding economic stability and fluctuations. read more

2026-10-12 10:40:05

Two Americans Win Nobel Economics Prize for Boom-Bust Cycle Research

U.S. economists Robert E. Hall of Stanford and Michael Woodford of Columbia won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for research on smoothing boom-and-bust cycles, helping central banks and governments better handle economic shocks like energy crises and consumption shifts. read more

2026-10-07 11:00:17

Nobel Economics Prize Prediction Markets Offer Murky Clues

The 2026 Nobel economics prize announcement nears, with prediction markets like Kalshi offering thin, volatile odds. Top contenders include Ariel Pakes, Susan Athey, and Robert Barro, alongside others like Raj Chetty and David Autor. read more

2026-09-25 12:10:02

Pokémon Card Values Crash as Fake Shopping Sites Boom

Planet Money explores fake shopping sites that simulate purchases for dopamine without spending, Pokémon card values plummeting due to massive print runs, Greenland mining stocks surging, and cemetery pricing lacking airline-style revenue management. read more

2026-08-11 11:20:08

Planet Moneys New Game Teaches Economics Through Cryptids

Planet Money's new board game Sell Me A Sasquatch turns George Akerlof's "Market for Lemons" into family fun, teaching asymmetric information and adverse selection through cryptid trading. Hidden Easter eggs include the Laffer Curve, Veblen, and Scabby the Rat. read more

2026-07-28 11:10:09

AI tokens may become the new kilowatt-hour

AI tokens may become the standard unit for measuring AI usage, like kilowatt-hours for electricity. Companies increasingly charge by tokens, while economists track them to study AI’s economic impact, revealing an "AI premium" in stock markets beyond tech. read more

2026-07-21 12:50:03

Planet Money Summer School Goes Global

Planet Money Summer School returns with a global tour of economic ideas. Episodes explore Australia’s water markets, New Zealand’s inflation targeting, Norway’s resource curse, and China’s overbuilding. New conversations unpack big ideas. read more

2026-06-23 11:40:05

Falling Home Prices: Good News or Bad News

Falling housing prices can be good when driven by increased supply, boosting renter affordability and economic growth, as in Denver. They’re bad when demand collapses due to economic distress, like Detroit, risking underwater mortgages and recession. read more

2025-03-11 03:10:05

Trump's Controversial Policies Fuel Tensions Across Various Sectors

Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress. Trump administration detains Palestinian activist, sparking free speech concerns. Trump's tariffs prompt economic fears with US stock market drops, sparking talk of a 'Trumpcession' by economists. Ontario imposes surcharge on US energy exports in response to tariffs. read more

2024-10-14 10:40:08

2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Announcement Set for Monday

The Nobel Prize in economic sciences 2024 winner is being announced live. Established in 1968, the prize is worth 11 million Swedish crowns and can be shared by up to three individuals. The prize recognizes contributions that benefit humankind. read more