What's a windfall profits tax? Would it work?

What does targeted assistance look like?

Are there benefits to simplicity?

Does anything change for diesel?

What does the gas tax actually do?

Why do gas prices carry so much weight?

What happens when politicians try to look like they’re fixing high gas prices without actually fixing them? Justin Wolfers explains why a federal gas tax holiday is bad economics, good theater, and a gift to oil companies. 

In a follow-up to his explainer episode, Justin answers audience questions about windfall taxes, what smarter relief could look like, whether a diesel tax holiday make any more sense, and why gas prices carry so much psychological weight in American politics.

Like and review for more clear-eyed economics with Justin Wolfers.

What happens when politicians try to look like they&rsquo;re fixing high gas prices without actually fixing them? Justin Wolfers explains why a federal gas tax holiday is bad economics, good theater, and a gift to oil companies.&nbsp;
In a follow-up to his explainer episode, Justin answers audience questions about windfall taxes, what smarter relief could look like, whether a diesel tax holiday make any more sense, and why gas prices carry so much psychological weight in American politics.
Like and review for more clear-eyed economics with Justin Wolfers.

From world events to everyday decisions, economics explains it all. Platypus Economics makes it clear, useful, and actually fun.

From world events to everyday decisions, economics explains it all. Platypus Economics makes it clear, useful, and actually fun.

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A Gas Tax Holiday Is Performative Nonsense | The Professor Is In

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Does the gender wage gap explain the story?

An example of Simpson's Paradox?

Are low wages keeping men away?

Will more demand lead to higher wages?

What about shortages in "masculine" fields?

What about when the Baby Boomers are gone?

How will AI impact "pink-collar" jobs?

America keeps talking about manufacturing — but the labor market is growing elsewhere.

In this Q&A, Justin Wolfers answers audience questions and responds to subscriber comments from his recent episode diving into the gender gap in recent job growth. Topics addressed include: how the gender wage gap fits into the story, what’s standing in the way of more men entering care jobs, and whether the demand for labor in traditionally masculine fields has been overhyped.

It’s a discussion about economics, politics, and culture — and part of a larger conversation that’s only just beginning.

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America keeps talking about manufacturing &mdash; but the labor market is growing elsewhere.
In this Q&amp;A, Justin Wolfers answers audience questions and responds to subscriber comments from his recent episode diving into the gender gap in recent job growth. Topics addressed include: how the gender wage gap fits into the story, what&rsquo;s standing in the way of more men entering care jobs, and whether the demand for labor in traditionally masculine fields has been overhyped.
It&rsquo;s a discussion about economics, politics, and culture &mdash; and part of a larger conversation that&rsquo;s only just beginning.
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The Future of Work Is Care—Can Men Adapt? | The Professor Is In

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May’s surprisingly strong job numbers

Stacey's defense of the Beige Book

The stock market’s confusing reaction

What America250 says about US capitalism

50-year newspaper—an inflation success story

In this episode of Off the Clock, Justin unwinds the week’s economic news with his friend, Stacey Vanek Smith—senior writer for Bloomberg Businessweek and cohost of the Everybody’s Business podcast. The goal of this series is to help you understand what to actually be concerned about, what you can safely ignore, and where there’s room for a bit of hope.

They dig into May’s better-than-expected jobs report, the stock market’s confusing reaction, and the recent concert cancellations for Trump’s Freedom 250 celebration. Justin argues there’s an economic story here—especially when you compare the rational choices of these artists to the tech industry’s relentless political brown-nosing.

Then—in a new segment—Justin and Stacey take a step back from the grind of a daily news cycle to appreciate larger economic trends that give us much more fodder for optimism. First up—inflation (yes, really!). 

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Editor’s Note: In this conversation, we mistakenly refer to Freedom 250 as America250. America250 is a bipartisan initiative established by Congress in 2016 to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Freedom 250 is a separate, public-private initiative established by the Trump administration via executive order earlier this year.

In this episode of Off the Clock, Justin unwinds the week&rsquo;s economic news with his friend, Stacey Vanek Smith&mdash;senior writer for Bloomberg Businessweek and cohost of the Everybody&rsquo;s Business podcast. The goal of this series is to help you understand what to actually be concerned about, what you can safely ignore, and where there&rsquo;s room for a bit of hope.
They dig into May&rsquo;s better-than-expected jobs report, the stock market&rsquo;s confusing reaction, and the recent concert cancellations for Trump&rsquo;s Freedom 250 celebration. Justin argues there&rsquo;s an economic story here&mdash;especially when you compare the rational choices of these artists to the tech industry&rsquo;s relentless political brown-nosing.
Then&mdash;in a new segment&mdash;Justin and Stacey take a step back from the grind of a daily news cycle to appreciate larger economic trends that give us much more fodder for optimism. First up&mdash;inflation (yes, really!).&nbsp;
Subscribe on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PlatypusEconomics">https://www.youtube.com/@PlatypusEconomics</a>
Subscribe on Substack 👉 <a href="https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com">https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com</a>
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Editor&rsquo;s Note: In this conversation, we mistakenly refer to Freedom 250 as America250. America250 is a bipartisan initiative established by Congress in 2016 to commemorate America&rsquo;s 250th birthday. Freedom 250 is a separate, public-private initiative established by the Trump administration via executive order earlier this year.

Why The Stock Market Hated May’s Strong Jobs Report | Off the Clock

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Women are pulling ahead

What's driving this

Our debates are outdated

History is instructive

We need to reinvent work

Since the start of President Trump’s second term, women have received 86% of net new payroll jobs and now hold slightly more non-farm payroll jobs than men. In this episode, Justin Wolfers explains why that shift is happening and what it says about our modern U.S. economy.  This trend is not driven by employers suddenly preferring women over men, but by which parts of the economy are actually growing. The industries adding jobs are disproportionately female-heavy – especially healthcare and education.

Nevertheless, much of our economic policy continues to center an outdated image of work: factory floors, hard hats, and a romanticized industrial past. But if policy keeps looking backward, it will miss where real opportunity is being created. And if leaders steer training, subsidies, and political attention toward yesterday's jobs instead of tomorrow's, workers will be left less prepared for the labor market that actually exists.

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Since the start of President Trump&rsquo;s second term, women have received 86% of net new payroll jobs and now hold slightly more non-farm payroll jobs than men. In this episode, Justin Wolfers explains why that shift is happening and what it says about our modern U.S. economy.&nbsp; This trend is not driven by employers suddenly preferring women over men, but by which parts of the economy are actually growing. The industries adding jobs are disproportionately female-heavy &ndash; especially healthcare and education.
Nevertheless, much of our economic policy continues to center an outdated image of work: factory floors, hard hats, and a romanticized industrial past. But if policy keeps looking backward, it will miss where real opportunity is being created. And if leaders steer training, subsidies, and political attention toward yesterday's jobs instead of tomorrow's, workers will be left less prepared for the labor market that actually exists.
Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PlatypusEconomics">https://www.youtube.com/@PlatypusEconomics</a>&nbsp;
Subscribe on Substack: <a href="https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/">https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/</a>
Follow on Social Media @PlatypusEconomics and @JustinWolfers

The Pink-Collar Economy Is Here | Diving In

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A Gas Tax Holiday Is Performative Nonsense | The Professor Is In

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