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Explore how economic principles illuminate life's most important decisions in this 56-minute podcast episode featuring University of Chicago economist Pablo Peña discussing his book "Human Capital for Humans." Discover why love serves as the greatest driver of economic growth as Peña presents accessible economic concepts inspired by Nobel laureate Gary Becker's legendary doctoral course. Learn how simple economic principles can provide insights into parenting, marriage, career choices, and education decisions through a conversation with host Tess Vigeland. The episode begins with an introduction, followed by Peña's book presentation covering future program plans, new publications, and AI-driven learning tools, concluding with an engaging discussion and rapid-fire Q&A session.
