Buyer Beware of Cold Snaps: Harvard's Sunstein

The transcript discusses the influence of weather on decision-making, particularly how cloudy days can affect college enrollment decisions by encouraging a focus on learning. It also highlights the impact of cold weather in Ithaca, NY, on study habits and references an essay by Cass Sunstein. Additionally, the transcript touches on the economic implications of weather, such as the effect on GDP and consumer behavior, like buying winter coats.

How does the author describe the experience of visiting Ithaca, NY in extreme cold?

What does the text suggest about the relationship between weather and economic indicators like GDP?