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Faith and Economics
Hosted by Gwartney Institute · EN
In Faith and Economics, economics professors Dr. Russ McCullough and Dr. Peter Jacobsen and philosophy professor Dr. Justin Clarke discuss big issues that impact economic freedom and human flourishing from a Christian perspective. This podcast is an initiative of the Gwartney Institute at Ottawa University.
For more information, contact us at gwartney.institute@gmail.com
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Gerrymandering, not as a bad as you think | #394
1w ago00:34:01Tap to summarizePeter and Russ explore gerrymandering and uncover that it may not be as bad as other options for representation. They explain the implications of the recent Supreme Court decisions regarding racial considerations in redistricting, the challenges of eliminating gerrymandering while maintaining geographic representation, and the economic concept of rent-seeking in the redistricting process. Listen in and learn what they have to say!
Transcribe →Tragedy | #393
2w ago00:34:31Tap to summarizeIf what we all really want is to be happy, why do we line up and pay money to watch something that we know ahead of time is going to make us sad? Join Peter and Justin as they consider the paradox of tragedy, and try to make sense of the hold that tragic drama has maintained on humanity going all the way back to the Greeks. Don’t wanna listen to the episode? Why don’t you cry about it.
Transcribe →Button, Button…| #392
3w ago00:33:11Tap to summarizeDescription: In a popular thought experiment, everyone must privately choose between pressing a red or blue button. If the majority of people press the blue button, everyone lives.If the majority of people press the red button, all those who pressed the blue button die.Join Peter and Justin as they puzzle through why people disagree so vehemently about which button to press.Choose wisely!
Transcribe →Rational Ignorance and Public Choice | #201
May 400:37:37Tap to summarizeSome conversations don’t expire.We are re-releasing this episode because its message is just as relevant today as when we first shared it.Take a listen as the Gwartney team discusses rational ignorance and how society engages in it. Further, we investigate public choice and the dangers of growing bureaucracies. We hope you enjoy this episode and see how it fits into your life!Timeline:Public Finance / 2:30Black Box (James Buchanan) / 5:00Sugar Policies / 11:00Poverty Reduction: Government vs. Church / 18:35Profit of Politics / 22:15Purchaser of Seats, Closed Market / 30:00Structure of Government Creates a Hockey Stick? / 33:05
Transcribe →In Defense of Fartin’ Around | #391
Apr 2700:31:01Tap to summarizeWe live in an age of incredible ease and efficiency: order products on Amazon and they appear on your doorstep that afternoon. While this may seem like a no-brainer gain for the American consumer, are there trade-offs that we are ignoring? Might there be some benefit to actually engaging with your fellow humans on face-to-fave commerce?Join in as the Gwartney team makes the case for getting out there and crop-dusting your own local communities!
Transcribe →Humanomics at Creighton University with Drs. Koyama, Haeffele, Thomas | #390
Apr 2000:45:54Tap to summarizeWhen do relationships matter with transactions? How did the world become rich? Dr. Stephanie Haeffele the describes the work of scholars like Eleanor Ostrom and Viviana Zelitzer, emphasizing how relationships and social interactions affect economic behavior and policy outcomes. Dr. Koyama explained elements of his book "How the World Became Rich," which examines various theories on economic growth including geography, institutions, and culture, while focusing on how economic innovation originated in Western Europe during the late 17th to early 19th centuries. Great Q&A from college students attending the conference wraps up the podcast.Link to Dr. Koyama's book:How the World Became Rich: The Historical Origins of Economic Growth: 9781509540235: Economics Books @ Amazon.com
Transcribe →Baseball, Literature, and Culture -Dr. Andy Hazucha | #389
Apr 1300:38:24Tap to summarizeJoin Peter and Russ with special guest, Dr. Andy Hazucha, professor of English at Ottawa University in a conversation about the evolution of the Baseball in Literature and Culture. Why does baseball generate more literary works than other sports? Listen in as Andy explains the contemplative nature and pastoral setting of baseball that creates a unique atmosphere for reflection and storytelling.
Transcribe →Credit Score Clean-up with Chad McCullough | #388
Apr 600:32:23Tap to summarizeSpecial guest Chad McCullough shares his 20-years of experience helping people improve their credit scores, particularly through debt settlement negotiations where he's settled over $850,000 in collections. Chad is a credit repair expert and owner of Armor Credit Solutions in Louisville. How can you boost your credit score? How can clean up a messy credit report? Listen in to learn the inside scoop on credit reports!
Transcribe →Anarchotyranny | #387
Mar 3000:31:02Tap to summarizePeople are, in the Anglo-American legal tradition, supposed to be equal before the law. This isn’t always the case. ‘Anarchotyranny’ denotes an arrangement where some groups are allowed to operate with near legal impunity, while other groups incur severe penalties for minor infractions. The Gwartney team discusses recent developments that seem to indicate that we’re headed for an anarchotyrannical future. Listen in!
Transcribe →Two Types of Authoritarianism | #386
Mar 2300:36:51Tap to summarizeThe Gwartney Team discusses the relationship between parenting and politics, focusing on an analogy deployed by Slavoj Žižek. Here’s the question: given that parents want to control at least some of their child’s actions, is it better to require them to act in accordance with the parents demands, regardless of what the child wants, or is it better to cajole the child into wanting to do what the parent demands?Connections to forms of political organization illuminate the discussion, so join in!
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