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Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics Podcast

Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar
Adam Smith
Frank Ramsey
Milton Friedman
Mathematical Economics
Ukrainian Financial Reforms
History Of Economic Thought
Lived Epistemology
Socialism
Environmental Economics
Mikhail Tugan-Baranovsky
Economics
Pragmatism
Austrian Economics
John Stuart Mill
International Monetary Fund
World War II
Political Theory
History Of Economics
Historiography
University Of Toronto

Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar is hosted by historians of economic thought Jennifer Jhun, François Allisson, and Çınla Akdere. Each month, the hosts discuss themes related to economics, its history and methodology, and its relevance to contemporary affairs.

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Latest Episodes

Çinla and Jennifer interview Aida Ramos, Professor of Economics at the University of Dallas, about her work on Jonathan Swift's economic thought, Sir James Steuart, Adam Smith, as well as Oikonomos, her new undergraduate journal in the history of eco... more

To celebrate our 100th episode, Jennifer, Çınla, and François welcome back former co-hosts Scott Scheall, Gerardo Serra, and Carlos Eduardo Suprinyak to discuss the past, present, and future of Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics P... more

In this episode, François, Jennifer, and Çınla speak with Benoît Walraevens, Lecturer in Economics at the University of Caen Normandy, about his work on Adam Smith, John Rawls, and Thomas Piketty.

Çınla, François, and Jennifer interview Paul Dudenhefer, Managing Editor of both Politics & Society, a quarterly journal published by Sage, and History of Political Economy, the leading journal in the history of economic thought. Paul has spent much ... more

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Recent Guests

Aida Ramos
Professor of Economics at the University of Dallas
University of Dallas
Episode: Episode 101: Aida Ramos
Gavin Hoover
Guest interviewed in early episodes, Duke University presence
Guest on early episode
Episode: Episode One Hundred
Edmund Phelps
Nobel Prize-winning economist, interviewed on the show
Columbia University
Episode: Episode One Hundred
Mauro Boyanowski
Economist featured in Cambridge archival interview
Academic
Episode: Episode One Hundred
Benoît Walraemen
Lecturer in economics at Université de Caen Normandy
Université de Caen Normandy
Episode: Episode Ninety Nine
Paul Dudenhefer
Managing editor of Politics & Society and History of Political Economy
Duke University Center for the History of Political Economy; Duke University Press
Episode: Episode Ninety Eight
Dr. Verena Halsmayer
University Assistant in the Department of History at the University of Vienna.
University of Vienna
Episode: Episode Ninety Seven
Catherine Herfeld
Professor of Philosophy and History of Economics at the Institute of Philosophy at Leibniz University, Hanover
Leibniz University, Hanover
Episode: Episode Ninety Six
Ava Jacob
Recent PhD graduate in economics focusing on basic income
Hope Center at Duke University
Episode: Episode Ninety Four

Hosts

Jennifer Jhun
Host of Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar; deep experience in economic history communication and education
François Allisson
Host of Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar; co-host with a focus on historical analysis and editorial perspectives
Çınla Akdere
Co-host with a focus on economic history, methodology, and outreach

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Audio quality

    Excellent content.

    Please ask an expert for assistance on audio quality. There is some low hanging fruit that will dramatically improve your production

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wiggy woggy
    Canada4 months ago
  • Nothing to do with Smith, Marx, or actual history of economic thought pre 1900. All Neoclassical.

    All neoclassical and Austrian guests, not sure why this has Smith and Marx in the title. Almost nothing to do with the actual classical economics, differences in methodologies or classic economists themselves. No respect at all for history or economic thought.

    5 stars only because I do not want to ruin the reputation or hard work done by the hosts…however very disappointed to say the least.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Notsure073
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great!!!

    This podcast is essential to have in a library of economics podcasts. To have an understanding of economic history is so important to any aspiring economist and at makes me really happy that a show like this one exists to provide that for me! The hosts ask very interesting questions and the episodes flow nicely.

    I think that it would help to catch listeners if the title said something about the episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mercedes jenz
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • exciting for economic thought nerds!

    Very excited for this podcast. Keep the episodes coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    georgialhartman
    United States9 years ago

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High production quality and engaging history discussions.
Strong community feel and useful for teaching and research.
Listeners appreciate the scholarly depth and accessible storytelling.
Some critics want clearer episode-specific titles and more diverse guest perspectives.
Excellent resource for understanding historical context of economic ideas.

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Episode 101: Aida Ramos
Q: What motivated the Oikonomos undergraduate journal, and what impact has it had so far?
Ramos describes Oikonomos as a vehicle to showcase undergraduate research in the history of economic thought, provide publishing experience, and connect students with graduate opportunities, with strong early engagement and open-access availability.
Episode 101: Aida Ramos
Q: Why was the luxury debate a hot topic in the mid-18th century?
Because of the consumer revolution and the emergent middle class, which raised questions about the role of luxury in society, productive vs. destructive consumption, and how policy should respond to new social realities.
Episode 101: Aida Ramos
Q: Could you tell us about Steuart's biography and why he's important?
She outlines Steuart as the first English-language political economy writer, whose cosmopolitan training and legal background shaped his method and policy focuses, and who influenced later works including Smith's The Wealth of Nations.
Episode 101: Aida Ramos
Q: Is there a fair characterization of your motivation for writing on Swift and James Steuart?
Ramos explains that her interest grew from recognizing how Swift and Steuart addressed real economic issues in their contexts, challenging reductive mercantilist labels and showing a broader, more empirical concern with provision, poverty, and development.
Episode Ninety Nine
Q: What were the important changes in taxation before and after the 1970s, and how is Rawls relevant to these developments?
Before the 1970s, public finance relied on principles like ability-to-pay and the benefit principle without clear guidance on progressivity; after the 1970s, optimal taxation theory introduced normative optimization to tax design, with Rawls guiding discussions on fairness and distributional outcomes, influencing how tax systems were evaluated beyond pure efficiency.

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A history-focused show led by three historians of economic thought who explore economics through its historical development, methodology, and relevance to today's issues. Episodes thread together classical and modern ideas, with deep dives into topics like Adam Smith, Karl Marx, editing and publishing practices in economic history, and the evolution of economic thought across eras and geographies. The format often blends scholarly rigor with narrative accessibility, featuring archival discussions, guest scholars, and reflections on teaching and research methods. Listeners get a steady stream of context for understanding how economic ideas evolved, why certain models endured, and how historical perspectives inform contemporary debates. The s... more

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