Let People Prosper
What works best to let people prosper? Join leading free-market economist Vance Ginn, Ph.D. as he works to understand this question through weekly interviews with interesting people on Tuesdays and weekly economic updates on Fridays. His insights build on past lessons, being president of Ginn Economic Consulting, and contributing to more than 15 think tanks while formerly teaching economics in academia and serving as chief economist of the White House's OMB. Dr. Ginn is a Christian, husband, father of three kids, classical liberal, and rock drummer who resides near Austin, Texas.
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Can New Mexico Find the Freedom to Prosper? With Paul Gessing | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 154🎙️
Why does New Mexico, rich in resources and culture, remain poor in economic freedom? That’s the question I explore in this week’s Let People Prosper Show with Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation. Paul brings nearly two decades of insight into New Mexico’s political and economic trends, offering a sober
Which States Are Winning on Spending, Taxes, and School Choice? | This Week's Economy Ep. 117
What’s driving state-level prosperity—or stagnation? While Washington obsesses over headlines and dysfunction, the real policy battles shaping Americans’ lives are happening in state capitals. From tax cuts and spending reforms to school choice and regulatory rollbacks, we’re seeing a tale of two paths: one that embrac
Why Populist Policies Are Crushing Capitalism with Dr. Norbert Michel | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 153🎙️
Is capitalism really crushing the middle class—or are bad policies and worse narratives to blame? In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I’m joined by Dr. Norbert Michel, vice president and director of the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Fiscal Alternatives. We dig into his new book, Crushing Capitali
There’s been a lot of conflict making headlines lately—from the clash between Elon Musk and President Trump over the “Big, Beautiful Bill” (BBB) to riots in Los Angeles sparked by immigration raids. These events all point to the true national emergency: overspending in Washington. Congress has a critical opportunity to
Empowering Young Minds Through Economics with John Foster | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 152🎙️
Can 12-year-olds really grasp supply and demand, entrepreneurship, and the role of government in the economy? In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I talk with Jon Foster, a passionate advocate for teaching economics early and often. As a former leader in Junior Achievement and president of the Middle School
In This Week’s Economy episode, Dr. Vance Ginn emphasizes returning to fundamental economic principles. He discusses the rationality of human behavior, the functionality of markets, and the detrimental effects of government intervention. By exploring concepts such as opportunity cost, market signals, and subjective val
