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Catholic Economics

Improving economic policy is a key component of building a just society. Though Catholic Social Teaching has a lot to say about economic policy, there are relatively few outlets discussing the rich and beautiful tradition of economic theory and policy provided to us by the Church. Join economist Dr. Levi Russell as he discusses economic concepts and current events through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.

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Review of Catholic Econ Roundtable | Ep 76 Jan 28, 2021

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Recently the Reason and Theology podcast hosted a roundtable discussion on Catholic economics.
Anthony Fernandez, the director of the Leonine Institute for Catholic Social Teaching joins me to discuss!

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What to Expect from Yellen at the Helm of the Treasury | Ep 75 Jan 21, 2021

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Now that Janet Yellen is back in the halls of power, what policies will she be pushing from her post at the Treasury?
Summary of Seattle $15 min. wage study

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Can Cooperatives Run Healthcare? | Ep 74 Jan 14, 2021

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I discuss the possibility for cooperatives to reform healthcare in the U.S.
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Jesus Wasn't a Socialist | Ep 73 Jan 07, 2021

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Was Jesus a socialist? This oft-shared meme is dead from the neck up. I explain from the perspective of political theory and economic policy.

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Teaching CST in CCD? | Ep 72 Nov 28, 2020

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Should we be teaching concepts like solidarity, subsidiarity, common good, the universal destination of goods, and other components of Catholic Social Teaching to Catholic youth? If so, how do we do it? What challenges might such a CCD teacher face? I put these questions to you and give my brief thoughts. I also explain my recent absence from the show.

Thoughts on Fratelli Tutti | Ep 71 Oct 28, 2020

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I give my brief thoughts on Pope Francis' latest encyclical Fratelli Tutti.
Washington Examiner piece

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Essential Reading: The Industry Council Arrives in America - RJ Ederer Oct 24, 2020

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I read a short paper by economist Rupert J. Ederer, the man who translated Pesch's work into English. Writing in 1961, Ederer discusses the spontaneous creation of so-called industry councils that bind together the interests of management and labor.

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Critics of Pope Francis on Usury | Ep 70 Oct 21, 2020

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Pope Francis has emphasized usury to a greater degree than recent popes. How are liberal capitalists coping with this? What lessons can we learn about our own ideology and the social teaching of the Church from their responses?
Leonine Institute paper on usury
Acton blog post on Pope Francis & usury

Pope Francis on usury 1 & 2
Pope Benedict on usury

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Essential Reading: My Journey into Solidarism - R.J. Ederer Oct 15, 2020

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What brought economist Rupert J. Ederer to Heinrich Pesch's solidarism? What motivated him to translate the Lehrbuch? I read his short note on the effect Pesch's work had on his life as an economist.
My Journey into Solidarism - R.J. Ederer, Catholic Social Science Review, Vol. 3, 1998, pages 79-88
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Dr. E. Michael Jones on Reason and Obedience | Ep 69 Oct 12, 2020

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Dr. Jones joins me to discuss the use of our reason as it relates to obedience to the Church and the State. We cover several recent topics including the 'rona, Pope Francis, and international trade.
Check out Dr. Jones' latest book Logos Rising

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