Faith and Economics

With the growing concern of the corona virus crisis, the Gwartney team discusses the ethics behind social distancing and the problems it is causing for businesses. 

The Gwartney team co-hosted a debate over the national debt. This podcast reviews some of the highlights from the debate. 

Economists get a bad rap for promoting a capitalist system. This week the professors take on the question, are economists immoral?

This week the Gwartney Institute discusses how the family plays a role in economics. 

The Gwartney Institute interviews Roger McKinney about his intriguing book called "God is a Capitalist."

Social media gives third parties power over our online identities. The Gwartney Institute takes a look at how Urbit might provide an alternative platform.

As technology advances, the line between computers and life becomes thinner giving the Gwartney Institute an interesting topic that will keep evolving. 

With civil unrest growing in Chile due to inequality, the Gwartney team looks to the benefits of Chile's high economic freedom for answers. 

This episodes sheds new light on utilitarianism by bringing up the option for an organ lottery.  

The Gwartney Institute examines how New Years Resolutions affect different industries and shed a little light on their own resolutions. 

This week the Gwartney Institute tackles how regulations can cause a negative tax on the poor. 

From Jon Krakauer's autobiography of the 1996 disaster on Mount Everest to the modern day over-crowding at the summit, this episode uncovers the economics of how commercialization has changed the supply and demand in Nepal. 

In the summer of 2016, one of the most significant political events in the past 50 years occurred in the UK: the British public voted in a referendum to leave the European Union. The particulars of this decision are still being decided, so the Gwartney Institute team provides, in this episode, an explanation of what is going on and its economic impacts.

Hugh Whelchel of the Institute for Faith, Work, and Economics joins us to discuss his book How Then Should We Work?

Guillermo Gonzales of Share Guatemala joins the crew for a discussion of the economy of Guatemala and the efforts of groups like Share Guatemala to reduce poverty.

We talk with Professor Victor Claar about his research on fair trade coffee, his faith, and economic policy.

The crew discusses the moral issues related to eating animals. Should we all be vegan?

We interview Sarah Ruffcorn, President of Trinity Logistics, on the economics of current issues in the trucking industry. Sarah discusses policy issues facing the industry and gives us insights into the relationship between her faith and work!

The crew discusses our newest grant and the opportunities it will provide to Ottawa Students, the University, and the community!

We talk with Dr. David Price of Washburn University about his research and experience as an entrepreneur.

What can clothing retailer Forever 21's recent bankruptcy tell us about how markets work? How does corporate bankruptcy work? The crew addresses these issues in today's episode! (recorded October 8, 2019) Links Forever 21 Bankruptcy Signals a Shift in Consumer Tastes Forever 21 to Reportedly Save About 60 Stores Slated for Closing

This episode was recorded on September 6th. Justin, Levi, Russ, and Jacob discuss Jacob's blog post (linked below) on the behavior of prison gangs and what they can tell us about our own economic behavior. Economic Understanding of Prison Gangs by Jacob Maichel

We interview Dr. Paul Cleveland regarding socialism and its surging popularity among young adults and teens. Why is socialism appealing to them? What are some effective ways of educating them on the problems with socialism? Show Notes: The Great Utopian Delusion by Clarence Carson, Paul Cleveland, and L. Dwayne Barney Socialism Sucks! by Robert Lawson and Benjamin Powell

This week we interviewed Wiley Angell, Senior Portfolio Manager at Ziegler Capital. Wiley discusses his faith, philanthropy, and their connections to his work in finance. 

Professor Hunter Baker talks with us about important current issues including the current problems facing Cold War conservative/libertarian fusionism, policy issues related to Big Tech, and the importance of culture in politics. Political Thought: A Student's Guide by Hunter Baker and David S. Dockery