Economic Lessons from Halloween

Economic Lessons from Halloween

Published: October 29, 2024

Duration: 33:10

It’s spooky season, so Jadrian and Matt are lightening the mood by talking Halloween economics! They dive into everything you wanted to know—and maybe things you didn’t know you wanted to know—about how economic concepts like supply and demand, behavioral incentives, and scarcity play out during Halloween. Tune in for a fun conversation on the unexpected economics behind costumes, candy, and more.

In this episode, we discuss:

* How limited-time Halloween goods teach us about supply, demand, and seasonal markets.

* The economics behind Halloween pop-up stores and why they thrive during t...