Catholic Economics

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Responding to Critics on Usury | Episode 55 Jul 10, 2020

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I respond to some common critiques about the Catholic view of usury.
Show Links:
Conversation with Settler's Lament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gIroGKkcmM&feature=youtu.be

Clarifying Vix Pervenit on Usury | Episode 38
https://anchor.fm/catholiceconomics/episodes/Clarifying-Vix-Pervenit-on-Usury--Ep-38-eafn2t/a-aclroc

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Using Data to Make the Case for a Just System | Ep 54 Jul 03, 2020

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This week I talk to Leonine Institute contributor Tony Fernandez (@phattonez on twitter) about his use of data and graphs to make the case for a more just, Catholic economic system.
Click here for Tony's graph

Is There a Catholic Case for Capitalism? | Ep 53 Jun 29, 2020

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I address some of the flaws in a recent NC Register piece alleging that capitalism is not only compatible with Catholic social teaching, but it is preferred!
Previous episodes mentioned:
On the Horn vs Rocha Debate | Ep 51
Review Preview: Can a Catholic Be a Socialist? | Ep 50
Trent Horn's Catholic Critique of Socialism | Ep 40

Update and New Name Jun 24, 2020

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The show has changed over the last year and I think it's time to update the name and branding to be more consistent with the content. There's also some info about some changes, large and small, that will be happening soon!

On the Horn vs Rocha Debate | Ep 51 Jun 18, 2020

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I discuss the recent debate over the permissibility of "Catholic socialism" featuring Trent Horn and Sam Rocha.
It's important to note that I definitely disagree with Horn, but I disagree much more strongly with Rocha.
Trent Horn vs Sam Rocha Debate

Review Preview: Can a Catholic Be a Socialist? by Horn and Pakaluk | Ep 50 Jun 09, 2020

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I give a preview and some extra discussion of my upcoming book review of Can a Catholic Be a Socialist?.
Links:
Trad Dads Episode 40: Trent Horn's Catholic Critique of Socialism
Leonine Institute for Catholic Social Teaching

Cities - Problems and Solutions | Ep 48 May 22, 2020

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A city-dwelling Catholic joins me to discuss the problems American cities have and the ways we can solve them.

About Cars | Ep 47 Apr 18, 2020

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A smattering of topics related to cars: economics, personal finance, emissions, quality, durability, and the future for electric cars.
Links:
Why did cash for clunkers fail?
Edmunds report on used car purchases and financing

An American Central Bank | Ep 47 Apr 09, 2020

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Recent events have radically shifted the purpose and activities of the Federal Reserve. Does America now have a central bank?
This episode is a response to a request by a listener! To suggest an episode topic, leave a voice message on Anchor, a YouTube comment, or contact me @Traddads on Twitter or /TradDads on Facebook!
Show links:
YouTube Interview

Price Gouging and the CCP Virus | Ep 46 Apr 04, 2020

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Does economic theory dictate that we shouldn't employ anti-price gouging laws? How else can we think about this issue?
This topic is a response to a listener request. Please leave a voicemail on the Anchor app or hit me up on social media to request an episode!
Show notes:
Price Gouging During the Pandemic
Can prohibitions on price gouging reduce deadweight losses?

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