
Tune in each week as James Pethokoukis interviews economists, business leaders, academics and others on the most important and interesting issues of the day. You can find all episodes at AEI, Ricochet, and wherever podcasts are downloaded, and look for follow-up transcripts and blog posts at aei.org.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 201 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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Today on Political Economy, I’m talking with Tobias Peter about housing: From homeownership rates to construction types, we go over the many factors that play into a healthy housing market and explore what is holding back US homeowners.
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Today on Political Economy, I talk with Mackenzie Eaglen about the Pentagon’s evolving strategy to confront today’s national defense challenges. Mackenzie and I take a look at the military doctrine of recent administrations compared to that of today.... more
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Today on Political Economy, I’m talking with Edward Glaeser about the problem with American housing supply and the many hurdles to building affordable homes. Ed and I look at the past century of urban and suburban construction and the attitudes and p... more
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Sounds to me like US chip makers can’t compete in the global marketplace. I expect more government funding( tax payer dollars), regulations (higher priced union mandates), and more government intervention in the free market all creating more market inefficiencies hastening the demise of the US chip to space along side US steel manufacturers and railroads.
Great interview Nostalgia is so fascinating. Bowman is so clear and knowledgeable Thank you
No depth of Friedman’s economic principles
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Too many qualifications & definition modifications to justify the premise that American families are thriving.
Go back to Occam’s razor the simplest explanation is most likely correct
Episode nails it
Teachers Union is the problem.
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This podcast presents in-depth discussions on contemporary economic, political, and business issues with a diverse range of guests, including economists, business leaders, and academics. The episodes often tackle pressing topics such as housing market challenges, military preparedness, social security reform, and the broader implications of economic policies on society. Notably, the series features rigorous analysis and debates, with guests providing expert insights into subjects like defense strategies, retirement systems, and urban economic policies. The focus on expert opinions and analysis makes it particularly appealing to those interested in understanding the complexities of today's economic landscape and policymaking processes.
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