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The Pie: An Economics PodcastFrom the University of Chicago Author: Becker Friedman Institute at UChicago
Economists are always talking about The Pie how it grows and shrinks, how its 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. Language: en-us Genres: News, Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Uneven Promise of School Choice: Who Applies vs. Who Benefits
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
When public school districts offer options like magnet schools and dual-language programs, families who are richer, whiter, and higher-achieving are more likely to opt in. Meanwhile, students who would benefit most are least likely to apply. In this episode, Chicago Booth economist Chris Campos explains why the participation architecture of school choice matters as much as the quality of the schools themselves, and why information campaigns alone aren't enough to close the gap.
