Catholic Economics

How can economic theory explain the political actions of big tech and social media? As high as their profits are, they aren't maximizing them. Instead they're subsidizing their political influence via their  market power. Show notes: Big Tech Panel   Support this show's sponsor, CabinRugs.com ! Home of the largest collection of Cabin, Native American, and Mesa-Inspired Rugs online. Made...

Mainstreet's continued decline, Trump payroll tax relief, Trumpbux back on the menu, student loan forgiveness and TikTok as latest volley in trade war with China Yelp data shows 60% of business closures due to the affliction are now permanent Republicans propose payroll tax plan Payroll tax deferral starts today Businesses reject Trump payroll tax plan while postponing their own tax bills Pelosi v...

Dr. William M. Briggs of wmbriggs.com joins me to discuss the 'rona and provides some insights about statistical theory. Dr. Briggs is a cradle Catholic and statistician to the stars. Find him on twitter @famedcelebrity. You can read his daily blog at http://wmbriggs.com/ Check out his forthcoming book on the "coronadoom!" https://www.amazon.com/Price-Panic-Tyranny-Pandemic-Catastrophe/dp/16845114...

Trumpbux failure, tech stock drop, and inflation. Democrats Block Senate Stimulus Plan https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/democrats-block-slimmed-down-gop-stimulus-plan-which-extends-federal-unemployment-benefits-but-leaves-out-direct-payments/ar-BB18Ut7k Dow ends higher but Wall Street posts second-straight weekly drop on tech slide https://finance.yahoo.com/news/futures-rebound-tech-stocks-...

I interview diocesan seminarian and Leonine Institute Research Associate Alexander Brown about his article in the inaugural issue of Social Justice Quarterly . Historical Analysis of Subsidiarity: Where Did It Exist and How? - Alexander Brown Social Justice Quarterly Vol. 1 Iss. 1 https://leoinstitute.org/socialjusticequarterly/ Support the Show! Patreon: http://patreon.com/catholiceconomics Subsc...

Inflation targets, the middle class, small businesses, new antitrust action and more this week! Check out the inaugural issue of Social Justice Quarterly, a publication of the Leonine Institute! https://leoinstitute.org/socialjusticequarterly/ Will the Fed's recasting of its monetary policy strategy help the US economy? https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/514624-will-the-feds-recasting-of-its-mone...

This week I discuss a recent announcement at the Fed, the second round of 'rona relief and the effects of the delay so far, and the tax plans from the Biden and Trump campaigns. Fed's Powell on Avg Inflation Targeting https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/if-powell-announces-average-inflation-targeting-thursday-rates-will-be-hold-42-years Rona Relief Legislation Talks https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/po...

Today's show is about the problems and benefits of automation and some policy ideas for improving the financial prospects of the labor force. WSJ Article by Christopher Mims https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-is-dividing-the-american-worker-11598068859 Mims' Twitter Thread https://twitter.com/mims/status/1297172804819976194 Labor vs Software Taxation Graph https://twitter.com/mims/status/129717...

The inaugural Econ Comments episode! I discuss a range of economic and market issues from the past week. Links to articles can be found below! Articles from this show: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-news-live-august-21-2020-222325606.html https://finance.yahoo.com/news/warren-buffetts-favorite-stock-market-indicator-reaches-internet-bubble-extreme-165447233.html https://www.barrons.co...

What did the constitution Chancellor Dollfuss of Austria implemented look like? How does it align, as many claim, with the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church? Austria's Corporative Constitution - Arnold J Zurcher https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/article/austrias-corporative-constitution/89154B0F76AFF7BED55D9E25FAC1 3 EAE Dollfuss - An Austrian Patriot h...

What do recent economic data trends tell us about the effects of the shutdown associated with the affliction? I look at GDP, unemployment, and other data to get an idea. Support the show! Patreon : http://patreon.com/catholiceconomics Subscribestar : http://subscribestar.com/Catholic-Economics-Podcast Follow me on social media! https://twitter.com/CatholicEcon   https://www.facebook.com/Catho...

Francis joins me again, this time to discuss a historical view of Germany's smartest economic policies with some lessons for improving policy here in the U.S. Colette's Carvings Devotionals and Decor from our home to yours! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ColettesCarvings  Support the show! Patreon : http://patreon.com/catholiceconomics Subscribestar : http://subscribestar.com/Catholic-Economics-Po...

Hayek's book "The Road to Serfdom" was wildly popular in its day, and more recently during the Obama administration. What does Hayek get wrong? Does liberal capitalism really save us from "serfdom" by keeping us from socialism? These questions and more discussed in today's show! Colette's Carvings Devotionals and Decor from our home to yours! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ColettesCarvings  Suppor...

How do we define the just price? Is it merely theoretical or is it also practical policy prescription? These questions and more discussed this week! Show Links:   The Just Price - Leonine Institute Position Paper - Anthony M. Gentile Just Price in a Functional Economy - Fr. Bernard Dempsey, SJ Ethics and the National Economy - Fr. Heinrich Pesch, SJ Quadragesimo Anno Rerum Novarum Support the...

What is a family wage policy and how can it be implemented? Is there a political coalition that would support it? These questions are answered in this week's show! Show Links: Family wage article https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/a-family-wage-prioritizes-conservative-values-and-would-solve-covid-19-child-care-dilemmas Support the show! Patreon : http://patreon.com/catholiceconomics Subsc...

I respond to some common critiques about the Catholic view of usury. Show Links: Conversation with Settler's Lament https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gIroGKkcmM&feature=youtu.be Clarifying Vix Pervenit on Usury | Episode 38 https://anchor.fm/catholiceconomics/episodes/Clarifying-Vix-Pervenit-on-Usury--Ep-38-eafn2t/a-aclroc  Support the show! Patreon: http://patreon.com/catholiceconomics Su...

This week I talk to Leonine Institute contributor Tony Fernandez (@phattonez on twitter) about his use of data and graphs to make the case for a more just, Catholic economic system. Click here for Tony's graph

I address some of the flaws in a recent NC Register piece alleging that capitalism is not only compatible with Catholic social teaching, but it is preferred! Previous episodes mentioned: On the Horn vs Rocha Debate | Ep 51 Review Preview: Can a Catholic Be a Socialist? | Ep 50 Trent Horn's Catholic Critique of Socialism | Ep 40

The show has changed over the last year and I think it's time to update the name and branding to be more consistent with the content. There's also some info about some changes, large and small, that will be happening soon!

I discuss the recent debate over the permissibility of "Catholic socialism" featuring Trent Horn and Sam Rocha. It's important to note that I definitely disagree with Horn, but I disagree much more strongly with Rocha. Trent Horn vs Sam Rocha Debate

I give a preview and some extra discussion of my upcoming book review of Can a Catholic Be a Socialist? . Links: Trad Dads Episode 40: Trent Horn's Catholic Critique of Socialism Leonine Institute for Catholic Social Teaching

A city-dwelling Catholic joins me to discuss the problems American cities have and the ways we can solve them.

A smattering of topics related to cars: economics, personal finance, emissions, quality, durability, and the future for electric cars. Links: Why did cash for clunkers fail? Edmunds report on used car purchases and financing

Recent events have radically shifted the purpose and activities of the Federal Reserve. Does America now have a central bank? This episode is a response to a request by a listener! To suggest an episode topic, leave a voice message on Anchor, a YouTube comment, or contact me @Traddads on Twitter or /TradDads on Facebook! Show links: YouTube Interview

Does economic theory dictate that we shouldn't employ anti-price gouging laws? How else can we think about this issue? This topic is a response to a listener request. Please leave a voicemail on the Anchor app or hit me up on social media to request an episode! Show notes: Price Gouging During the Pandemic Can prohibitions on price gouging reduce deadweight losses?