Catholic Economics

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/articl...

27 Aug 202026min

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/s...

22 Aug 202028min

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 -...

19 Aug 202040min

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: ht...

16 Aug 202037min

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 ...

7 Aug 202031min

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...

1 Aug 202018min

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 Po...

27 Jul 202024min

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 http...

17 Jul 202024min