Catholic Economics

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 episo...

9 Apr 202020min

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 ...

4 Apr 202017min

I discuss the policy of open or lightly regulated borders with respect to the recent CCP Virus outbreak. Free Trade is Risky | Ep 44

22 Mar 202015min

I discuss the economics of free trade in the context of the liberal worldview. Free trade is an obvious policy, until something goes wrong.

19 Mar 202029min

I discuss the CDF's 2018 document "Economic and Financial Issues" and provide my view on their fundamental principles and the application of those principles in the worldwide financial system. Oecono...

15 Mar 202047min

I discuss the panic, fearmongering, risk, uncertainty, and market plunge associated with the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus. Show notes: COVID-19 isn't as deadly as we think - Slate

9 Mar 202033min

I discuss the notion of the just price according to the School of Salamanca. Specifically, I use an article from the Distributist Review to respond to some libertarian critics of price controls and ad...

1 Mar 202021min

Though it's not published yet, Trent Horn's forthcoming book on socialism will likely spark a lot of discussion on Catholic Social Teaching. As a preview, I provide here a critique of a talk he gave o...

7 Feb 202019min