Bagwell Center Podcast

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The mission of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity (Bagwell Center) is to provide a platform for an interdisciplinary study of the importance of markets and economic institutions in regards to resource allocation, entrepreneurial activity, economic prosperity, and improved human welfare. The emphasis is on educating students about the foundations of market institutions and examining the related impact of government policy in a mixed economy, through extracurricular outreach activities such as guest lectures, film screenings, and workshops. The primary objective...

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Casey Mulligan on "The Unintended Consequences of the ACA" 15.01.2021 53:12

LISTEN as Casey Mulligan, Professor of Economics at University of Chicago, discusses "The Unintended Consequences of the ACA" during the Bagwell Center's Symposium on the Economics of the Affordable Care Act. This podcast is a production of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity at Kennesaw State University. Website: coles.kennesaw.edu/econopp Facebook: facebook.com/e...

Burt Folsom and Michael Patrono on 'The Myth of the Robber Barons' 04.01.2021 53:56

LISTEN as Bagwell Center Affiliated Faculty members Michael Patrono and Burt Folsom discuss Dr. Folsom's book 'The Myth of the Robber Barons.' This podcast is a production of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity at Kennesaw State University. Website: coles.kennesaw.edu/econopp Facebook: facebook.com/econopp Twitter: @BagwellCenter Instagram: @bagwellcenterksu Music:...

Chris Coyne on "The Economics of Pandemics" 21.12.2020 58:07

LISTEN as Chris Coyne, Professor of Economics at George Mason University, discusses "The Economics of Pandemics" during a recent Bagwell Center Lecture. This podcast is a production of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity at Kennesaw State University. Website: coles.kennesaw.edu/econopp Facebook: facebook.com/econopp Twitter: @BagwellCenter Instagram: @bagwellcenter...

Peter Calcagno on "The Wisdom of Politicians?: The Role of the State in Economic Development" 30.11.2020 1:08:11

LISTEN as Peter Calcagno, Professor of Economics & Director of the Center for Public Choice and Market Process at the College of Charleston, discusses "The Wisdom of Politicians?: The Role of the State in Economic Development" during a recent Bagwell Center Lecture. This podcast is a production of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity at Kennesaw State University. We...

Laura Grube on "Community Revival in the Wake of Disaster: Lessons in Local Entrepreneurship" 16.11.2020 57:48

LISTEN as Laura Grube, Assistant Professor of Economics at Beloit College, discusses "Community Revival in the Wake of Disaster: Lessons in Local Entrepreneurship" during a recent Bagwell Center Lecture. This podcast is a production of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity at Kennesaw State University. Website: coles.kennesaw.edu/econopp Facebook: facebook.com/econop...

Rob Richie on "Alternative Voting Rules with an Emphasis on Ranked Choice Voting" 02.11.2020 57:05

LISTEN as Rob Richie, President and CEO of FairVote, discusses "Alternative Voting Rules with an Emphasis on Ranked Choice Voting" during the Bagwell Center's Symposium on Voting and Election Reforms. This podcast is a production of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity at Kennesaw State University. Website: coles.kennesaw.edu/econopp Facebook: facebook.com/econopp T...

Krist Novoselic on - "The Need for Voting Reforms" 27.10.2020 27:00

LISTEN as Krist Novoselic, former Chair of FairVote, discusses "The Need for Voting Reforms" during the Bagwell Center's Symposium on Voting and Election Reforms. This podcast is a production of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity at Kennesaw State University. Website: coles.kennesaw.edu/econopp Facebook: facebook.com/econopp Twitter: @BagwellCenter Instagram: @bag...

Kerwin Swint on "Voting and Elections from a Political Science Perspective" 19.10.2020 21:36

Bagwell Center Affiliated Faculty Dr. Kerwin Swint discusses "Voting and Elections from a Political Science Perspective" during the Bagwell Center's Symposium on Voting and Election Reforms. This podcast is a production of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity at Kennesaw State University. Website: coles.kennesaw.edu/econopp Facebook: facebook.com/econopp Twitter: @B...

James Boudreau on "Voting and Elections from an Economic Perspective" 08.10.2020 21:51

Bagwell Center Affiliated Faculty Dr. James Boudreau discusses "Voting and Elections from an Economic Perspective" during the Bagwell Center's Symposium on Voting and Election Reforms. This podcast is a production of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity at Kennesaw State University. Website: coles.kennesaw.edu/econopp Facebook: facebook.com/econopp Twitter: @Bagwell...

Timothy Mathews on "Individual versus Social Preferences and Choice" 23.09.2020 23:49

Bagwell Center director Dr. Timothy Mathews kicks off the Symposium on Voting and Election Reforms with a lecture on "Individual versus Social Preferences and Choice." This podcast is a production of the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity at Kennesaw State University. Website: coles.kennesaw.edu/econopp Facebook: facebook.com/econopp Instagram: @bagwellcenterksu Twitt...