Episodes (Page 48)
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Allan Meltzer analyzes the Federal Reserve's functions and pressures.
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Chris Anderson explores the increasing prevalence of 'free' goods.
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John Nye discusses Britain and France's trade history, challenging traditional views on free trade.
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William Bernstein explores the history of global trade and its impact on societies.
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Russ Roberts critiques the idea that capitalism requires 'bottom' jobs for the 'top' to thrive.
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Diane Coyle discusses economic growth measurement and factors influencing national growth rates.
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Christopher Coyne analyzes the successes and failures of exporting democracy after war.
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Deirdre McCloskey debates whether capitalism fosters ethical behavior or diminishes it.
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Michael Munger explains the economic arguments for and history of subsidies.
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Tyler Cowen discusses money, inflation, the Federal Reserve, and the gold standard.
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Stephen Marglin argues markets can undermine community connections and social bonds.
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Vernon Smith explores rationality in economics, contrasting constructivist and ecological forms.
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Thomas Sowell discusses economic facts and fallacies.
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Timothy Brook explores global trade in the 17th century.
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William Easterly explains why some nations escape poverty.
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Dan Klein marvels at economic coordination without a central planner.
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Paul Collier analyzes why the world's poorest countries fail to grow.
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Don Boudreaux discusses globalization, comparative advantage, and trade deficits.
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Michael Munger questions why firms exist despite efficient markets.
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Edward Castronova discusses the growing exodus to virtual worlds and gaming.