Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff Podcast Sociology Meets Economics -- Join Economics Matters for a Fascinating Conversation with Economist Robert Akerlof 1× 0:00 Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -1:05:35 -1:05:35 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Sociology Meets Economics -- Join Economics Matters for a Fascinating Conversation with Economist Robert Akerlof Larry Kotlikoff Feb 19, 2024 Share Transcript Robert Akerlof is an economist at the University of Warwick who does path breaking research on the interface between economics and sociology. Economists, as a rule, assume that people are individualistic. Robby's work models behavior as dependent, in important part, on how we are viewed by others -- by peer effects -- and on how we view ourselves -- self-esteem. This leads to very interesting endogenous decisions and behavior in all walks of life -- who to hang with in high school to who should work in a marriage to how to motivate workers in one's company to how to handle disputes to national fertility policy. Do listen to/watch this podcast. It will change your sense of self and society in profound ways. Here's Robby's bio. Robert Akerlof is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick and a research affiliate of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). Prior to joining Warwick, he was a postdoctoral research associate at MIT Sloan School of Management. He received his PhD from Harvard, where he was a Presidential Scholar. His main research interests are sociology and economics, organizational economics, and applied microeconomic theory. His work particularly focuses on social interaction. Max Out Your Social Security Subscribe Check Out MaxiFi Planner Economic Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff and moderated by Alex Kotlikoff. Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author , President of maxifi.com , and Author of Money Magic . Stay Connected: Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Amazon Music Discussion about this episode Comments Restacks Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff Podcast Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally. Listen in as we chat with some of the most influential leaders in economics across the globe. Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally. Listen in as we chat with some of the most influential leaders in economics across the globe. Subscribe Listen on Substack App RSS Feed Appears in episode Larry Kotlikoff Recent Episodes Naill Ferguson, the Preeminent Economic Historian, Talks Geopolitics -- Yesterday's, Today's, and Tomorrow's Aug 10 • Larry Kotlikoff Jack Schibli of Lane Generational Explains Why the Stock Market Runs Largely on Autopilot and the Equity-Investing Danger this Presents Aug 2 • Larry Kotlikoff The Brilliant and Captivating Justin Wolfers Talks Economics and the Economy Jul 31 • Larry Kotlikoff Economics Matter's First Substack Live! Talking Social Security's Extreme Insolvency with Pam Krueger, Founder and CEO of Wealthramp, and… Jul 29 • Larry Kotlikoff Brilliant Investing Requires Thinking and Looking Outside the Box -- Steve Laffey Is an Extraordinary Investor. This is a Podcast You Can't… Jul 23 Economist John Goodman, Father of HSAs and One of America's Most Influential Policymakers, Talks US Healthcare Reform Jul 16 • Larry Kotlikoff Bruce Mehlman Joins Economics Matters to Discuss the Long-Term Economic Impact of the War in Iran, Geopolitics, Economic History, and His… Jul 2 • Larry Kotlikoff Sebastian Mallaby Returns to Discuss AI and his Latest Bestseller: The Infinity Machine. Jun 25 • Larry Kotlikoff