Sep 29, 2022
Is modern society more prosperous because we're freer, or are we
freer because we're more prosperous?
In this episode, Christopher L. Brown of Columbia University
discusses the history of the transatlantic slave trade, the role
national identity played in dismantling the institution of slavery,
and whether economic...
Sep 22, 2022
While the appointment of a special master in the case involving ex-president Donald Trump's handling of classified documents raised eyebrows, the use of special masters in federal cases at large has risen 300% in the past 20 years and is the symptom of a much larger problem in the courts.
Gabe Roth of Fix the Court...
Sep 15, 2022
In 1944, 44 nations came together to create a set of economic reforms designed to promote economic stability and a lasting peace. Almost 80 years later, this order has given way to a runaway financial sector that has destabilized the world economy with repeated financial crises and asset bubbles, and increasing hazards...
Sep 8, 2022
David Feldman, Professor of Economics at William and Mary University, discusses the drivers behind the cost of education, why its rising costs can be a good sign for the economy as a whole, and how rising levels of income inequality contribute to the current problem.
You can find David's paper with supporting data here:...
Sep 1, 2022
What impact will President Biden's executive action providing debt relief to those with student loans have on the cost of education and the economy as a whole? Marc Goldwein from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget discusses the impact this will have on inflation and how this program might make student loans...