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Freakonomics Radio · May 1, 2026 · 54m 11s

What Is Money?

Composer David Lang turns Adam Smith’s 1776 economic treatise into a musical work with the New York Philharmonic. This episode follows the final rehearsals and world premiere, exploring how text about markets and commerce can become a transcendent artistic experience.

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Highlights

The Wealth of Nations as Oratorio
David Lang transforms Adam Smith’s foundational economic text into a choral-orchestral piece for the New York Philharmonic.
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