This Is How Online Dating Is Reshaping The Entire Economy

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By this point, everybody knows that online dating is a massive phenomenon, reshaping the social habits of the young and the single. But perhaps people are still not appreciating the significance of it.

On this week's podcast, we speak with Dan McMurtrie, a hedge fund manager, who has done significant research on the impact of online dating. Through his work he has found huge potential ramifications in terms of family formation, economic development, commerce, and more.

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