Episodes (Page 38)
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David Autor discusses the dramatic growth and cost of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program.
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Richard Burkhauser examines the state of the middle class using recent research.
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Eugene White analyzes bank regulation and its impact on financial crises.
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Don Boudreaux discusses the burden of public debt, referencing James Buchanan.
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Daron Acemoglu explains why some nations succeed and others fail in his book.
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Emanuel Derman explores theories, models, and the nature of truth in science.
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Charles Calomiris discusses corporate debt, capital requirements, and financial regulation.
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David Weinberger discusses how the internet is changing knowledge and authority.
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Adam Davidson examines the past, present, and future of manufacturing in America.
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David Owen argues that energy innovation has increased energy consumption.
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William Black discusses financial fraud, from S&L to the current crisis.
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Eugene Fama on finance evolution and the efficient market hypothesis.
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David Rose explores morality's crucial role in prosperity and development.
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Nassim Taleb introduces the concept of antifragility.
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Dean Baker links the financial crisis to inequality and declining unionization.
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Scott Sumner argues monetary policy has been too tight, causing the crisis.
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Alex Tabarrok argues patent law, legal system, and immigration hinder innovation.
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Dan Klein uses allegory to discuss emergent order and the invisible hand.
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Michael Munger examines the role of profit in resource allocation.
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Tyler Cowen discusses the European crisis, likely Greek default.