The Curious Task

Alex Tabarrok — Is Giving Gifts Inefficient?

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Alex Aragona chats with Alex Tabarrok on this very special Christmas episode of The Curious Task as he explores whether gift giving is inefficient, and if there are better ways to give to others.

References from Episode 21 with Alex Tabbarok

  • You can watch a video of Alex Tabbarok and Tyler Cowen discuss gift giving here
  • Giving to my Wild Self article can be found here
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