In this episode I explore the factors behind Communism that cause it to be theoretically ideal scenario. I also look at historically the reasons why it has gone wrong, and how that is due to some fundamental aspects of people and how we organiz

The Dangers of Trickle Down Economics

Dec 9th, 2020 27m 46s

In this episode I go over what trickle down economics is, why it is a convenient myth, and how it can harm society in ways that are hard to see.

The Economics of Scalping

Dec 2nd, 2020 41m 20s

In this episode I delve into why you can't buy a PS5. Why ticket sales have been scalped forever and probably won't be fixed anytime soon. I also go into why scalpers aren't good for either the producer or the consumer. All this to show the eco

GDP, Not the Economic Magic Number

Nov 25th, 2020 39m 36s

This episode focuses on the GDP measure, what it is, and what its limitations are. I also highlight the pitfalls of relying too heavily on GDP to make decisions around, wrapping up with some alternatives to suggest and a better way forward.

The Stock Market and Economic Strength

Nov 18th, 2020 53m 45s

In this episode I talk about the reasons why using the stock market as the yardstick for an economy is not entirely accurate. I also go over how it can lead law makers astray when crafting policy. I make sure to mix in a not-so-brief history le

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What is Economy 99?

Nov 10th, 2020 16m 26s

In this long winded ramble I try to explain what Economy 99 is. Why I'm doing it. And who it might be for. I share my frustrations with the unwillingness to try new things in economic thought and a future roadmap for what topics I want to tackl

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Economy 99 Trailer

Nov 10th, 2020 1m 39s

I'm really excited to announce Economy 99. This a passion project for me to be able to try and articulate the economic ideas that sometimes keep me up at night. With everything going on in the world it may be time to take a step back and rethin

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