S3 E3: The Great Reversal, Europe and the US with Thomas Philippon from NYU Stern

In this episode, our guest is Thomas Philippon who is a Professor of Finance at NYU Stern. We talked about his academic journey from Physics to Economics, influential economists, competition, superstar firms, concentration, and more!13:36 Debating Market Competition24:23 Historical Context of Superstar Firms 27:49 Impact of COVID on Market Dynamics 30:23 Market Power and Concentration: Good or Bad?34:19 Comparative Analysis: US vs Europe41:52 Cheezy Questions and Never Have I Ever!