The Mixtape with Scott
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The Mixtape with Scott is a podcast in which economist and professor, Scott Cunningham, interviews economists, scientists and authors about their lives and careers, as well as the some of their work. He tries to travel back in time with his guests to listen and hear their stories before then talking with them about topics they care about now. causalinf.substack.com
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Mar 18, 2022 • 1h 2min
Interview with John List, Chief Economist at Wal-mart
John List, chief economist at Walmart and professor at the University of Chicago, shares his remarkable transition from aspiring golf pro to a leading economist. He discusses the evolution of economic research from environmental themes to practical applications in business. List delves into the importance of scaling effective programs and the challenges of applying academic findings in real-world scenarios. He also highlights the role of entrepreneurial thinking in shaping modern economic landscapes, particularly in tech industries, and explores the dynamics of intimacy within contemporary marketplaces.
