Today, I am joined by Dr. Justin Callais, who is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Join us as we discuss social mobility in the 50 states, Louisiana’s economic and population challenges, sound economics, and much more. This includes the lack of social mobility in Louisiana from too much government. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes for this episode on Substack and subscribe to receive it in your inbox: www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights: www.vanceginn.com
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Today, I am joined by the Center for Freedom and Prosperity’s President Dr. Dan Mitchell. Join us as we discuss Biden’s hype about junk fees, excessive spending crisis, and much more.
Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack - www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights - www.vanceginn.com Episode 85 is with Dr. Adam Michel, director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute.
Today, we discuss: 1) Problems with OECD and global taxes; 2) Tax cliff coming in 2025 from many expiring TCJA provisions; and 3) Why a fiscal crisis without major spending reforms, how taxes influence human behavior, the truth about The Laffer Curve, and much more. Please like and comment on this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Thanks! Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Episode 84 is with Dr. Sven Larson, author and economics writer for The European Conservative.
Today, we discuss: 1) Larson's experience growing up in Sweden during its economic collapse and Sweden's example of how big government can destroy the economy; 2) How America's welfare system is beginning to mimic Europe's; and 3) How increased taxes and increased spending decrease GDP growth and opportunities for young workers. Please like and comment on this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Thanks! Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Episode 83 is with Dr. Michael Strain, director of Economic Policy Studies and the Arthur F. Burns Scholar in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute.
Today, we discuss: 1) Why the American Dream is NOT dead, and much economic pessimism is overblown; 2) The problem with populism and its origins on both sides of the aisle; and 3) Reasons for optimism on wages, GDP, and much more. Please like and comment on this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Thanks! Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Podcast: Are Republicans and Democrats Causing America’s Fiscal Crisis? Will the 2024 Election Help?2/5/2024 Episode 82 is with Dr. Bryan Caplan, professor of economics at George Mason University and a New York Times bestselling author.
Today, we discuss: 1) Myth of the rational voter and how politics has become a religion, 2) Reasons why the U.S. is heading toward a fiscal crisis because neither party will restrain spending; and 3) Case against education, school choice pros and cons, selfish reasons for having more kids, and open borders. Please like and comment on this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Thanks! Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Episode 81 is with Dr. Bruce Caldwell, research professor of economics at Duke University and author and editor of numerous books, including Hayek: A Life, 1899-1950.
Today, we discuss: 1) Friedrich Hayek’s early life, views, and economic influences; 2) The significance of some of Hayek’s iconic contributions to economics, such as the knowledge problem, spontaneous order, and free trade; and 3) What advice would Hayek have for our current economy, and would he be a conservative today? Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Podcast: Is Texas Becoming Like California? TRUTH On State Spending, Property Taxes & More1/24/2024 This BONUS episode of the Let People Prosper show is with Bradley Swail, host of the Texas Talks podcast.
Today, we discuss: 1) Why "largest property tax relief in Texas history” became the second biggest due to excessive state spending and how the Lone Star State can eliminate the property tax for good; 2) The problem with a mandated minimum wage and reckless spending at the state and federal levels and; 3) Policies Texas leaders and lawmakers should adopt to strengthen the Texas model. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Today, I’m joined by Dr. Matthew Mitchell, senior fellow in the Centre for Economic Freedom at the Fraser Institute and author of the new book, “The Road to Freedom: Estonia’s Rise from Soviet Vassal State to One of the Freest Nations on Earth.” Don’t miss this website with terrific interactive information and videos on Estonia and the costs of socialism.
Today, we discuss: 1) Estonia’s inspiring people-led overthrow of socialism and achieving independence; 2) How it became one of the most economically free nations in the world; and 3) What the U.S. can learn from Estonia about taxes, regulations, freedom, and more. Today, we discuss:
1) Why South Carolina was the fastest-growing state in 2023; 2) How SC leads the way in low supplemental poverty and abundant opportunities to prosper; and 3) Why the newly released 2025 SC Sustainable Budget would take South Carolina to the top. Today, we discuss:
1) How U.S. health care evolved away from a free-market system and the importance of restoring consumer control; 2) How to reduce health care costs and improve quality by reducing regulations and subsidies; and 3) The importance of reining in health care costs of Medicare and Medicaid to reduce government spending and balance the federal budget. Episode 78 is with Adam Thierer, innovation policy analyst at R Street Institute and author of, “Evasive Entrepreneurs and the Future of Governance: How Innovation Improves Economies and Governments?"
Today, we discuss: 1) What makes nations rich and how America has become the most prosperous nation on earth; 2) The economic importance of failure, freedom, and permissionless innovation; and 3) Why AI and technology must be embraced, and the issues with Biden's AI executive order. Check out Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Evasive-Entrepreneurs-Innovation-Economies-Governments/dp/1948647761/ref Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Episode 77 is with Dr. Mark Calabria, former chief economist of former Vice President Mike Pence, senior advisor at Cato Institute, and author of “Shelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted.”
Today, we discuss: 1) His lessons learned from working as Former Vice President Mike Pence's chief economist; 2) How he helped the nation avert a mortgage crisis during COVID and issues with pandemic policies and their ongoing impacts; and 3) Why was the economy in 2019 so successful, and what should be done to improve things in 2024? Check out Mark's book: https://www.cato.org/books/shelter-storm Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Thank you for tuning into the FINAL Let People Prosper podcast episode 76 of 2023! Today, I have a brief but informative podcast for you, recapping the highlights of the economy and my business, Ginn Economic Consulting, LLC.
As a Christmas gift, I am giving away a complimentary subscription to the paid version of my newsletter and a copy of Lexi Hudson’s fantastic book, “The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves.” To enter this giveaway, simply fill out the information at the link and rate my podcast on either Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Is there anyone whom you would like for me to interview in 2024? Leave them in the comments. Today, I cover:
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Today, I’m joined by Dr. Chris Coyne, professor of economics at George Mason University and author of the book, “In Search of Monsters to Destroy: The Folly of American Empire and the Paths to Peace.” Today, we discuss: 1) The economic impact of war and the many consequences of engaging in it; 2) What Friedrich Hayek's principle of "fatal conceit" reveals about America's involvement with war; and 3) The truth about terrorism, what the U.S. got wrong with Afghanistan and Iraq, and Chris' thoughts of how Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas can be at peace. Is Being Big Bad? Are Antitrust Accusations of “Big Tech,” “Big Sandwich,” and Others Warranted?12/11/2023 Thank you for tuning into the 74th episode of the Let People Prosper Show podcast.
Today, I’m joined by Jennifer Huddleston, a technology policy research fellow at The Cato Institute. Today, we discuss: 1) What is the proper role of government in regulating or adapting to technological advancements; 2) Pros and cons of restricting AI, and why antitrust accusations are on the rise, specifically targeting “big tech,” and; 3) What you should know about government regulation on social media for minors, and how parents can be empowered to facilitate social media use at home. Episode 73 is with Dr. Gale Pooley, adjunct scholar at The Cato Institute, senior fellow at The Discovery Institute, and co-author of the new book, "Superabundance."
Gale and I discuss the following and more: 1) The state of abundance in America and how we compare to other countries; 2) How government interference through regulations and subsidies are restricting healthcare, education, and entrepreneurs; and 3) Why AI should be embraced, not feared, and money is not our most valuable economic asset. If you found today's discussion valuable, be sure to check out Gale's book: https://www.cato.org/books/superabundance Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Don’t miss episode 72 of the Let People Prosper show with guest Avik Roy, president of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP).
We discuss America’s biggest economic problems and how to solve them. Avik and I discuss the following and more:
Check out the full show notes at my Substack newsletter and subscribe to get my posts directly in your inbox. To show my gratitude this Thanksgiving, I am offering a limited-time special giveaway to one lucky winner!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday yesterday, and thank you for tuning in to today’s 36th episode of “This Week’s Economy.” This episode includes a special opportunity for one of you to win a complimentary year-long subscription to this newsletter, which is essential in light of my transitioning to a paid format soon. Click the link to enter the giveaway. Don’t miss episode 71 of the Let People Prosper show with Dr. Norman Horn, president of the Libertarian Christian Institute and co-author of “Faith Seeking Freedom.”
We consider controversial questions to help Christians understand how to glorify God in the marketplace. Dr. Horn and I discuss the following and more:
There’s much to every person’s journey. Mine has many cycles that made me the man I am today. The video above and the document below tells my story of a key cycle that highlights a peak, trough, and subsequent peak on the anniversary of this life-changing event. I've included pictures throughout that will hopefully give you a good perspective. Moral of the story: Even “rockstars” can make a difference! #LetPeopleProsper Don’t miss episode 70 of the Let People Prosper Show podcast with guest Pete Sepp, president of the National Taxpayers Union.
We discuss the key issues facing AI, technology, and many others. While we recorded this before Biden’s latest executive order regulating AI, we hit on many reasons why we should reject this approach. I am discouraged by President Biden’s new executive order that aims to “harness” artificial intelligence. Pete and I discuss:
Full show notes here. Today, I'm joined on episode 68 of the "Let People Prosper" show by Dr. Carlos Carvalho who is a Professor in Statistics at the University of Texas-Austin and Director of the Salem Center.
Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). We discuss: 1) Economic lessons that Dr. Carvalho learned living in Brazil during the 80s while the nation suffered from hyperinflation and how it relates to current overspending by Congress in the U.S. (see more on this in my episode with Dr. John Cochrane); 2) The importance of federalism and letting markets work; and 3) How the pandemic was mishandled and the importance of understanding tradeoffs. Be sure to check out and subscribe to the "Human ReAction" podcast.
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Why the Rich Getting Richer Benefits the Poor and Middle Class w Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm10/30/2023 Today, I'm joined on episode 68 of the "Let People Prosper" show by Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com).
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