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The Economics of Everyday Things
Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
88. Fortune Cookies
NOV 5, 202620 MIN
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Description
Those tiny treats that predict your future may come free at the end of a Chinese meal, but they’re big business (and not Chinese). Zachary Crockett will go on a long journey. This episode was originally published on April 13th, 2025.
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