All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions

All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions

The Lauder Institute

Episodes 101
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (73)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Join Stanford GSB finance professor Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen of The Wharton School in a conversation with prominent business leaders about common flaws in the decision making process and what to do about them. Learn more at AllElseEqualPodcast.com.All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions Podcast is a production of Stanford Graduate School of Business and is produced by University FM.

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Recent Episodes

Rerun: Ep65 "Will Future AI Systems Operate Like The Human Brain? It’s Complicated” with Jeff Hawkins

Jun 03, 2026 32m

This episode originally aired previously and is being re-shared due to its continued relevance. Enjoy this conversation with Jeff Hawkins on intelligence, neuroscience, and the future of AI. With…

Ep77 The Academic Journal System is Broken, Here’s How to Fix It

May 13, 2026 29m

How should academic discourse take place? Is it time to update the antiquated journal system?  In the season finale, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen tackle the…

Rerun: Ep46 "May Contain Lies" with Alex Edmans

Apr 29, 2026 29m

This week, we’re revisiting our ever-timely and fascinating conversation around misinformation with London Business School professor Alex Edmans. All Else Equal will be back with a new episode in two…

Ep76 “How Should You Deal with Uncertainty in Today's World?” with Nick Bloom

Apr 15, 2026 33m

What do measures of uncertainty tell us about the state of the economy and how should firms and households use those measurements to inform decision-making? Hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk…

Ep75 The Misleading Truth Behind IRR

Apr 02, 2026 26m

Despite it being widely taught in business schools and practiced in the industry, you should think twice before using the internal rate of return as a criteria for making an investment…

Ep74 Is The Financial Sector Good for Society?

Mar 18, 2026 18m

What value does a financial sector add to society? How would society function without a financial sector?  In this episode, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen make…

Rerun: Ep29 “How Do You Become CEO?” with Dirk Jenter

Mar 04, 2026 33m

All Else Equal is on Spring Break this week, so we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes dealing with the question: How does one become a CEO? We’ll be back with new episodes in two…

Ep73 “The Dangers of Group Think on Decision Making” with Adi Sunderam

Feb 19, 2026 33m

Whether it be in politics, public health, or corporate finance, why are people more likely to interpret facts or data in a way that fits their preconceived notions about the world as opposed to…

Ep72 Alternatives vs. Mutual Funds: Where Should You Put Your Money

Feb 04, 2026 31m

In the rapid-moving world of delegated money management, it is important to recognize the differences in how mutual funds and alternative assets operate. When it comes to alternatives, how do these…

Ep71 “The Working From Home Revolution” with Nick Bloom

Jan 22, 2026 28m

When the pandemic hit in 2020, working from home skyrocketed. Six years later, many companies have returned to in-person work, but hybrid models are still the dominant structure. So with WFH here to…

Ep70 "The Science Behind Why We Don’t Just Say What We Mean" with Psychologist Steven Pinker - Part 2

Jan 07, 2026 23m

In the final part of this two-part interview, Steven Pinker, an experimental psychologist and Harvard professor, again joins hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen to…

Ep69 "The Science Behind Why We Don’t Just Say What We Mean" with Psychologist Steven Pinker - Part 1

Dec 10, 2025 23m

Everyday, we participate in seemingly arbitrary but essential choices for society to function. We all agree on what side of the road to drive on, to use paper currency, or to speak the same language.…

Rerun: Ep63 “What Explains the Growth of Private Equity? A Different Perspective” with Ludovic Phalippou

Nov 26, 2025 35m

This holiday week, All Else Equal is looking back at its episode on the growth of private equity with Ludovic Phalippou. Private markets have taken off in the last couple decades, with more investors…

Ep68 “Is It Better to Overestimate or Underestimate Your Enemies?” with H.R. McMaster

Nov 12, 2025 33m

Historically, the U.S. has had a habit of overestimating the capabilities of its enemies. Why? Is this an intentional security strategy? Or does the U.S. need to change the way it gathers enemy…

Ep67 Real Talk on Rent Control: Its Pros and Cons

Oct 29, 2025 27m

As the 2025 municipal elections approach, the New York City mayoral race has garnered national buzz, with one issue particularly capturing attention: rent control. On this episode, hosts and finance…

Ep66 When (and When Not) To Listen to Investment Advice

Oct 15, 2025 26m

Solicited or not, advice on where to invest your money seems to be around every corner these days. But determining whether the advice is credible and worth listening to can be challenging. On this…

Ep65 "Will Future AI Systems Operate Like The Human Brain? It’s Complicated” with Jeff Hawkins

Oct 01, 2025 32m

With growing concerns over whether or not AI will take away jobs and eventually become superior to human intelligence, maybe it’s time to take a closer look at the human brain and discover how AI…

Ep64 "Why Higher Education Needs a Massive Overhaul: Are the Kids Even Learning Anything?" with Bryan Caplan

Sep 17, 2025 33m

While a higher education may help your career in terms of income, how much of what you’re taught in a classroom actually prepares you for the work you do on the job?Hosts and finance professors…

Rerun: Ep53 “The Truth About Inflation and Price Caps: Learn From Argentina” with Veronica Rappoport

Aug 27, 2025 26m

It’s the final episode of the summer season and with some key mayoral races coming up this fall, we’re revisiting our conversation on inflation with Veronica Rappoport, a former official at the…

Ep63 “What Explains the Growth of Private Equity? A Different Perspective” with Ludovic Phalippou

Aug 13, 2025 35m

Private markets have taken off in the last couple decades, with more investors opting to invest in private equity and debt instead of public markets. But what caused that shift? And are the private…

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