Let People Prosper
What works best to let people prosper? Join free-market economist Vance Ginn, Ph.D., president of Ginn Economic Consulting, for his weekly interviews with people to understand this question across many issues and provides weekly economic updates. His insights come from experiences of teaching in academia, working with top think tanks, and serving as chief economist of the White House's Office of Management and Budget. He is a Christian, entrepreneur, and rock drummer who resides near Austin, Texas with his wife and three kids.
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Don’t miss my talk with guest Dr. Josh Rauh, Ormond Family Professor of Finance at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, and former principal chief economist at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors. Key topics discussed include: Which of the pandemic-related governm
Federal Funds & TikTok: Influence on Economy & Society | This Week's Economy Ep. 58
In the 15-minute “This Week’s Economy” episode, I discuss the following (and more!): - What will happen with TikTok because Congress passed a bill banning it? - How would increasing government create a more “justly ordered society”? - Why are red states leading the way in job creation? - What should Texas and other st
Educating the Next Generation: Insights from Connor Boyak | Let People Prosper Ep. 93
Join my talk with guest Connor Boyak, founder of the Libertas Institute and author of the Tuttle Twins series. Connor discusses the benefits of limited government, emphasizing how minimal interference allows individuals and communities to thrive. Key topics include: - Innovative methods to teach economics to youth. -
In the 12-minute “This Week’s Economy” episode, I discuss the following (and more!): - Why is Congress spending more on foreign affairs when we’re in a spending crisis? - Are tariffs the best way to reduce trade deficits with other countries? - How can Texas eliminate property taxes? - Why are industrial policy and h
Why Don’t Government Projects Work with Dr. Kevin Kosar | Let People Prosper Ep. 92
Today, I am joined by Dr. Kevin Kosar, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and writer of the foreword to the latest edition of Edward Banfield’s book, Government Project. Kevin explains why government projects don’t work and the following: Why does the federal government tax and spend so much? How
In “This Week’s Economy” episode 56, I discuss the following and more in 10 minutes: What did the latest jobs and inflation reports tell us about the Fed’s next steps? How should states advance pro-growth policies? Why did the Teamsters Union block autonomous vehicles in Kentucky? Please like this episode, subscribe, s
