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Back to SearchPolitical Capitalism and the Power of Elites: Randall Holcombe
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This episode explores the intersection of democracy and capitalism, focusing on the concept of political capitalism and its relation …
1 year, 2 months ago
Prison Gangs and Governance: David Skarbek
Season 2 Episode 41
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Curious about how the world of prison economics operates? Get ready to uncover a hidden universe with our guest, David Skarbek, a lea…
1 year, 4 months ago
Certainty, Common Law, and Statutory Law: Todd Zywicki of Scalia Law
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Todd Zywicky, professor at George Mason's Scalia Law School, challenges some conventional legal doctrine, taking up the views of Brun…
1 year, 5 months ago
From Law to Legislation: A Natural Process
Season 2 Episode 12
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Have you ever wondered how common law rules and market prices both "emerge"? Inspired by the works of James Buchanan, F.A. Hayek, and…
1 year, 5 months ago
Why Bosses Don't Wear Bunny Slippers: TAITC
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Ever wondered why firms exist in a market-driven economy? This month's episode promises to unravel this question by diving deep into …
1 year, 6 months ago
Price Gouging or Price Information?
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Can high prices during emergencies actually save lives? Using North Carolina as an example, we dissect the economic and legal implic…
1 year, 7 months ago
All Housing is Affordable Housing
Season 2 Episode 11
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Are housing regulations making affordable homes a pipe dream? We promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of how transaction costs …
1 year, 7 months ago
We Get Letters!
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What is it that beach parking lots are actually selling? Why do beer bottles cost more than cans? And just what are costs of the thin…
1 year, 7 months ago
Shibumi! Legit Idea, or Shady Dealings?
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You can throw shade, but can you own the idea of shade? Shibumi's sunshade has become an essential part of the coastal landscape, but…
1 year, 7 months ago
Slavery, Indentured Servitude, and the Problem of Financing Education
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Not everyone realizes that the modern financial system has enabled us to end historical practices such as indentured servitude and ap…
1 year, 8 months ago