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Fighting Traffic in Chicago: Lower Fares, More Trains, Fewer Buses

Fighting Traffic in Chicago: Lower Fares, More Trains, Fewer Buses

FromThe Pie: An Economics Podcast


Fighting Traffic in Chicago: Lower Fares, More Trains, Fewer Buses

FromThe Pie: An Economics Podcast

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

American cities are overreliant on cars. Policies for reducing this gridlock and pollution range from changing public transit fares or frequencies to introducing new tolls. In this episode of The Pie, Milena Almagro, Assistant Professor of Economics at Chicago Booth, shares her research showing the optimal mix of these policies for cities dealing with transit issues.
Released:
Apr 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (68)

Economists are always talking about The Pie – how it grows and shrinks, how it’s sliced, and who gets the biggest shares. Join host Tess Vigeland as she talks with leading economists from the University of Chicago about their cutting-edge research and key events of the day. Hear how the economic pie is at the heart of issues like the aftermath of a global pandemic, jobs, energy policy, and more.