Economics and female sexual freedom | Marina Adshade | TEDxVancouver

In a smart, entertaining and funny talk, Dr Marina Adshade argues that society needs to allow women full freedom to chase their sexual desires. Recorded at TEDxVancouver at Rogers Arena on November 14, 2015.

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Economist Marina Adshade’s theories on the interplay of market forces in the matters of love and libido have brought her attention from around the globe. Using engaging research and economic analysis, and no small dose of humour, Adshade unlocks the mysteries behind our actions, thoughts and preferences regarding sexual relationships, gender, love and power. She is the author of Dollars and Sex: How Economics Influences Sex and Love.

The University of British Columbia is proud to mark its 100th anniversary as a world leader in education, research innovation and community engagement. UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. Marina Adshade is a leading UBC researcher.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx