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Planned Economy (SciCast #608) (2024x36)

Air date: Sep 06, 2024

In this episode we delve into the fascinating world of the planned economy. Positioning itself as an opposing force to the free market, the planned economy offers both solutions and challenges. We'll discuss how planned economic systems work, their advantages and disadvantages, and how they compare to free market models. In addition, we will analyze historical and contemporary examples of planned economies, discussing their successes and failures. Snuggle in, get comfortable as we unravel the mechanisms and motivations behind centralized resource allocation and the lessons we can learn from these systems. This episode promises to enrich your understanding of one of the fundamental pillars of economic science.