What's the greatest driver of economic growth? Love. In this episode, UChicago economist Pablo Peña presents his new book Human Capital for Humans, inspired by Nobel laureate Gary Becker's legendary doctoral course. In conversation with host Tess Vigeland, he discusses how simple economic principles illuminate life's biggest matters, from parenting and marriage to jobs and schooling.

The Pie: An Economics Podcast

Becker Friedman Institute at UChicago

Human Capital for Humans: An Accessible Introduction to the Economic Science of People

NOV 25, 202557 MIN
The Pie: An Economics Podcast

Human Capital for Humans: An Accessible Introduction to the Economic Science of People

NOV 25, 202557 MIN

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What's the greatest driver of economic growth? Love. In this episode, UChicago economist Pablo Peña presents his new book Human Capital for Humans, inspired by Nobel laureate Gary Becker's legendary doctoral course. In conversation with host Tess Vigeland, he discusses how simple economic principles illuminate life's biggest matters, from parenting and marriage to jobs and schooling.