Econs Versus Humans – 2015 AEA Annual Meeting Humor Session

Summary:
Who fares better in the world, econs (i.e. rational economic prototypes) or humans? Jodi Beggs, along with a few Boston-based comedians, explores this question. For more information and online content, see http://www.economistsdoitwithmodels.com. For t-shirts and other EDIWM items, see http://www.economistsdoitwithmodels.com/merch/ By Jodi Beggs - Economists Do It With Models http://www.economistsdoitwithmodels.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/economistsdoitwithmodels Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jodiecongirl Tumblr: http://economistsdoitwithmodels.tumblr.com

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