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Planet Money Summer School

Economics is a game you should know how to play. And once you get the fundamental concepts, you start to see it everywhere: the news, the supermarket and even your dating life. So it's time to learn the rules. Planet Money Summer School is a crash course in economics for your ears.

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MBA 2: Competition and the cheaper sneaker

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MBA 4: Marketing and the Ultimate Hose Nozzle

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