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Russ Roberts

08/07/19

@ Y Combinator

The concept of emergent order suggests that some problems can resolve themselves without direct intervention, which is often overlooked in traditional economic thinking.

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EconTalk Host Russ Roberts on Key Economic Concepts for Founders

@ Y Combinator

EconTalk Host Russ Roberts on Key Economic Concepts for Founders

08/07/19

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