An urban planner, infinite scroll, and … what is a public good?

The Indicator Quiz evaluates listener knowledge on economic topics covered over the past six months. Guest Jim Umbach, an urban planner, navigates questions spanning technology, public policy, and personal finance. Key insights include the addictive nature of interface features like infinite scroll, the classification of GPS as a public good, and the role of missed bill payments as an early indicator of dementia. The session also addresses the financial pressures driving small businesses toward high-interest merchant cash advances due to import tariffs, the 170% valuation surge in rare Pokemon cards, and the 20% employer coverage rate for weight-loss GLP-1 medications. This interactive format reinforces economic concepts through recall, highlighting the intersection of human behavior, market trends, and public policy.