Conversation with the Economics Detective

URBAN DEVELOPMENT, THE GROWTH PONZI SCHEME, AND STRONG TOWNS WITH CHUCK MAROHN

In this fun and wide ranging interview, the Economics Detective and Chuck Marohn talk about the Growth Ponzi Scheme, Big Box Stores, Stroads and more. 

The Economics Detective is an insightful podcast that Strong Towns listeners would certainly enjoy. They've featured some of our friends including a conversation with Nolan Gray of Market Urbanism on trailer parks.

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