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Trading Places: Tariffs and the Economics of Protectionism
Season 3 Episode 12
Will imposing tariffs, a tax on imports, benefit the economy? World history is rife with suspicion of international trade, but barriers to trade fell after World War II so that global markets have be…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
History’s Greatest Hits: A Conversation with Jason Long on the Most Important Moments in Economic Development
Season 3 Episode 11
What are the greatest inventions in history and how should we think about gains for human wellbeing? Join Enoch and Tim alongside special guest Dr. Jason Long, an economic historian at Wheaton Colleg…
Published on 8 months ago
Lawn and Order: Zoning Laws and the Balance of Individual Liberty and Community Harmony
Season 3 Episode 10
The war on uncut lawns and drabby clothes lines is being waged across great cities and small towns alike! But is it reasonable to place limits on how one can use their own property when they live in …
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Who Owns the Baby? Fertility and the Limits of the Marketplace
Season 3 Episode 9
When couples struggle with infertility and want their own baby, should they turn to the marketplace? Advances in modern medicine provide an array of options to individuals and couples, but should we …
Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago
Birth Dearth: Why the World Stopped Having Babies
Season 3 Episode 8
The world will get smaller. Birth rate have fallen continuously for decades and are predicted to continue to decline. How big of a problem is this? And what is causing men and women across the world …
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
We Measure What We Value… and We Value What We Measure
Season 3 Episode 7
We cannot help but measure–whether it is what we look at or talk about – we are assessing. But we need to be careful about what we select to measure because it reflects what we value. And as we agree…
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Is The Gain Worth the Pain? The Use and Effectiveness of Sanctions
Season 3 Episode 6
The United States makes the most prolific use of economic sanctions in global affairs. But are these sanctions even effective? And are the benefits worth the costs? Join Enoch and Tim as they discuss…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Reality Check or Dream On? Debating Idealism vs. Realism
Season 3 Episode 5
Better to be a realist or an idealist? Economists and political scientists often stress a view of how the world is rather than what it ought to be. But how should we as individuals view our world and…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Show Me the Money: Is Universal Basic Income (UBI) the Real Deal or Not Worth the Cash?
Season 3 Episode 4
What is the best way to craft a welfare system which best maximizing the flourishing of citizens? Tim and Enoch discuss the nature of Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a replacement to existing welfare…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
A Genuine Conversation on Artificial Intelligence with Richard Hughes Gibson
Season 3 Episode 4
Richard Hughes Gibson, a Professor of English at Wheaton College, joins Enoch and Tim to discuss the history and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society. How is AI distinct from other techn…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago