How to think like an Economist

Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Edition. I’m Paul Vogelzang, and today, we’re diving into the minds of history’s greatest economists with our special guest, Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Robbie Mochrie.

Dr. Mochrie is not just an esteemed economist with over 30 years of teaching experience, but also an insightful author whose latest book, How to Think Like an Economist, explores the timeless wisdom of economic giants like Aristotle, Adam Smith, John Maynard Keynes, and Esther Duflo. In a world where the economy affects every aspect of our lives—from the way governments navigated the pandemic to the pressing need to tackle climate change—Dr. Mochrie shows us that understanding economics is indispensable.  Dr. Mochrie will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up.  Please check out our show notes today for more details about Dr. Robbie Mochrie’s presentation at Smithsonian Associates titled, How to Think Like An Economist.

But we have Dr. Mochrie today,  and we’ll explore how these thinkers shaped the world and how their ideas continue to influence policies that can make or break our future. We’ll also discuss Dr. Mochrie’s favorite economist and delve into the revolutionary ideas that could help us address some of the most significant challenges of our time.

It’s a conversation that will challenge what you think you know about economics, offering new perspectives on how we can all contribute to a better, more sustainable world. So, stay tuned as we uncover the power of economic thought with Dr. Robbie Mochrie, right here on the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast.

And now, let’s welcome our guest, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Robbie Mochrie.

My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Robbie Mochrie for his generous time.  You can find out more about about Dr. Mochrie, including his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled, How To Think Like an Economist in our show notes today.  My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.  My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger for his audio direction and my thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast.  Be well, be safe and let’s Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast.  Thanks, everybody and we’ll see you next week.