S3 E3: The Great Reversal, Europe and the US with Thomas Philippon from NYU Stern
Wed Jan 21 2026
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 Competition
24:23 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 Europe
41:52 Cheezy Questions and Never Have I Ever!
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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 Competition 24:23 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 Europe 41:52 Cheezy Questions and Never Have I Ever!