Time and Attention

71: Tradeoffs

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On this episode, we chat about how to use simple economic principles to become more productive and intentional. Topics covered include:

  • What economics even is;
  • What an “economic tradeoff” is;
  • The “opportunity cost” of our time;
  • The costs associated with our decisions;
  • Recognizing our “sunk costs”;
  • How to “think along the margins.”

    • Links mentioned in this episode:

    • “Bakeonomics” blog
    • Thinking on the Margin & Birthday Cake

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