Two Indicators: After Affirmative Action & why America overpays for subways

This podcast episode primarily focuses on the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions and how it affects various aspects, including college admissions, enrollment, economic outcomes, subway construction costs, and the challenges faced during subway construction.

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Affirmative Action and the Supreme Court's Decision

The Impact of Affirmative Action on College Admissions

The Impact of Affirmative Action on College Enrollment and Economic Outcomes

The High Cost of Transit in the United States

The High Cost of Subway Stations: A Case Study of New York's Second Avenue Subway Extension

Navigating the Complexities of Subway Construction: Challenges and Solutions

Building the 96th Street, 2nd Avenue Subway Station: A Case Study

Two Indicators: After Affirmative Action & why America overpays for subways

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00:00Affirmative Action and the Supreme Court's Decision

Affirmative Action and the Supreme Court's Decision

02:20The Impact of Affirmative Action on College Admissions

The Impact of Affirmative Action on College Admissions

05:23The Impact of Affirmative Action on College Enrollment and Economic Outcomes

The Impact of Affirmative Action on College Enrollment and Economic Outcomes

09:49The High Cost of Transit in the United States

The High Cost of Transit in the United States

12:29The High Cost of Subway Stations: A Case Study of New York's Second Avenue Subway Extension

The High Cost of Subway Stations: A Case Study of New York's Second Avenue Subway Extension

14:40Navigating the Complexities of Subway Construction: Challenges and Solutions

Navigating the Complexities of Subway Construction: Challenges and Solutions

17:58Building the 96th Street, 2nd Avenue Subway Station: A Case Study

Building the 96th Street, 2nd Avenue Subway Station: A Case Study