About this episode
Today we look back on one of our favourite episodes from the past few months: a deep dive into the economics of beauty, with Tom Whipple. Do looks matter? Pulchronomics, the study of economics and beauty, says they do. But just how much impact does being attractive have on your love life, career and happiness? Are our fortunes really determined by our looks? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.com/subscribe Guest: Tom Whipple, Science Editor, The Times. Host: Luke Jones. Producer: Priyanka Deladia. Times Poll: How attractive are you? Rate yourself out of five Clips: Britain’s Got Talent ITV/Thames. Photo: Times Design, Getty Images. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.