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Marketplace Weekend for Friday, March 27, 2015
Mar 27, 2015

Marketplace Weekend for Friday, March 27, 2015

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On this week's episode, we explore the economics of waiting. Guest host David Lazarus speaks with Richard Larson, aka "Dr. Queue," about how businesses can optimize their line experience. Author Rory Vaden discusses some of the financial advantages of procrastination, and Marketplace's own Paddy Hirsch talks about the wait for the Greek economy to collapse. We hear stories from a process server about waiting on the job, and from listeners about waiting in their personal economies. 

Segments From this episode

Should you procrastinate on purpose?

Mar 27, 2015
Author Rory Vaden discusses how waiting could help you be more productive.

Transforming your wait in line from torture to fun

Mar 27, 2015
MIT engineering professor Richard Larson aka "Dr. Queue" on why lines make us tick

Your Wallet: Recycling

Next week, we’re talking about recycling. How does reuse factor into your financial life? Maybe you’re in the market for a used car, or passed along your old baby clothes to a friend. Tell us your story of economic recycling. Write to us, or tweet us — we’re at @MarketplaceWKND.

Ann Carrns splurges on her own American Girls

Mar 27, 2015
The dolls she bought her daughters also fulfilled her own childhood desires.

Amy Speace, a singer-songwriter just trying to make do

Oct 9, 2015
Her new song "Spent" focuses on the financial struggle of trying to buy a home.

On this week’s episode, we explore the economics of waiting. Guest host David Lazarus speaks with Richard Larson, aka “Dr. Queue,” about how businesses can optimize their line experience. Author Rory Vaden discusses some of the financial advantages of procrastination, and Marketplace’s own Paddy Hirsch talks about the wait for the Greek economy to collapse. We hear stories from a process server about waiting on the job, and from listeners about waiting in their personal economies.