673. What Is Money?
54 min
This week, Freakonomics Radio examined one of the most fundamental yet misunderstood concepts in economics: money itself. The episode explores what money actually is beyond the physical coins and bills we carry, revealing how its definition has shifted throughout history and varies depending on who's doing the defining.
Episodes This Week
Full summary
Get a free sample digest — no signup needed
Real AI summaries from top freakonomics radio podcasts, straight to your inbox.
or
No spam, unsubscribe anytime. We'll send one sample digest, then you decide.
Other Weeks
This Week in Freakonomics Radio (Jun 8 - Jun 14, 2026)
2 episodes · Jun 8 – Jun 14
This Week in Freakonomics Radio (Jun 1 - Jun 7, 2026)
1 episode · Jun 1 – Jun 7
This Week in Freakonomics Radio (May 25 - May 31, 2026)
2 episodes · May 25 – May 31
This Week in Freakonomics Radio (May 18 - May 24, 2026)
1 episode · May 18 – May 24
This Week in Freakonomics Radio (May 11 - May 17, 2026)
1 episode · May 11 – May 17
This Week in Freakonomics Radio (May 4 - May 10, 2026)
2 episodes · May 4 – May 10
This Week in Freakonomics Radio (Apr 20 - Apr 26, 2026)
2 episodes · Apr 20 – Apr 26
This Week in Freakonomics Radio (Apr 13 - Apr 19, 2026)
1 episode · Apr 13 – Apr 19
This Week in Freakonomics Radio (Apr 6 - Apr 12, 2026)
2 episodes · Apr 6 – Apr 12
This Week in Freakonomics Radio (Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2026)
1 episode · Mar 30 – Apr 5
This Week in Freakonomics Radio (Mar 23 - Mar 29, 2026)
2 episodes · Mar 23 – Mar 29