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Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast with Ray Keating

236 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Free Enterprise in Three Minutes is a podcast meant to provide three-minute (give or take a few seconds) answers to important questions about free enterprise, the economy, business and related issues. Ray Keating is an economist, columnist, author and podcaster who cuts through the economic mumbo-jumbo, tosses aside the economic mistakes often made in the media and in political circles, and quickly gets at economic reality. Who says free enterprise and economics have to be mind-numbing? That's not the case with Free Enterprise in Three Minutes with Ray Keating.

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Episode #227: Cheer Baseball as a Business

March 25, 2024 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MB

Ray Keating explains why every fan should celebrate, not complain about, baseball as a business. We get great baseball because it is a business. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here. • Grab The Weekly...

Episode #226: Stadiums and the Economy, Part III

March 22, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.16 MB

Ray Keating continues to look at the economic history of sports facilities, noting when and why the shift to taxpayer subsidies occurred. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here. • Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Read...

Episode #225: Stadiums and the Economy, Part II

March 14, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.88 MB

Ray Keating further clarifies the issue of stadium subsidies by looking at the history, namely, that the rule in the first half of the 20th century was that stadiums and arenas were privately funded. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here. • Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and p...

Episode #224: Stadiums and the Economy, Part I

March 09, 2024 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.49 MB

Ray Keating moves beyond the politics and PR to get at the actual economics of taxpayer subsidies for stadiums and arenas. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here. • Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You T...

Episode #223: New Book and Questions

February 28, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MB

Why does economics matter in the end? And what questions do you have about economics and the economy?  Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here. • Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economi...

Episode #222: Social Justice & Capitalism, Part II

February 19, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.89 MB

Ray Keating continues to explain why if you’re a warrior for social justice, then you should be a warrior for capitalism.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE B...

Episode #221: Social Justice & Capitalism, Part I

February 12, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MB

Ray Keating begins to explain why if you’re a warrior for social justice, then you should be a warrior for capitalism.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK...

Episode #220: Super Bowl Economics

February 05, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.05 MB

Ray Keating explains why the Super Bowl is not a super economic event for cities.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six months going forward. Con...

Episode #219: Brad Paisley Economics

January 24, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.54 MB

Ray Keating turns to country music star Brad Paisley to help clarify the economics of trade and immigration.  Can a 2009 song help us think more clearly on these big economic issues? Keating says: Absolutely! Check out the video for Brad Paisley's "American Saturday Night" at https://youtu.be/tvdoKvHYxcA?si=Eob4H3eBQKoMqoLc.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by ...

Episode #218: Implications of Recent U.S. Population Changes

January 17, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MB

Ray Keating looks at the economic and policy implications of recent changes in the U.S. population, and among key states.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE B...

Episode #217: State Population Shifts

January 10, 2024 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.62 MB

Ray Keating looks at changes in state populations, and where people are moving to and from, particularly among the largest states.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get...

Episode #216: Troubled by America’s Stagnating Population

January 05, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.23 MB

Ray Keating notes that a stagnating and aging U.S. population would lead to serious economic woes, including reduced entrepreneurship.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll...

Episode #215: Property Grinches in Who-Ville – An Economics Poem

December 19, 2023 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.27 MB

Ray Keating does his best Dr. Seuss impression in trying to explain that when government Grinches endanger property rights, it turns out to be quite an economic fright.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should K...

Episode #214: Updated Burdens of Regulation

December 12, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.78 MB

Ray discusses the burdens of regulation, particularly on manufacturing, and points out that given such burdens, no one should be surprised that manufacturing output actually has declined since late 2007.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on In...

Episode #213: Ills of a Carbon Tariff

December 05, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MB

Ray discusses a carbon tariff, its roots in political assumptions, and its ills for the economy.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six months goin...

Episode #212: Unprecedented Federal Government Spending

November 28, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.44 MB

Ray notes that federal spending is projected to remain at unprecedented levels, and that spells big trouble for the U.S. economy.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get ...

Episode #211: In Defense of … Banks? Yes

November 21, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MB

Ray ventures into uncharted territory, that is, defending banks, pointing out that the usual attacks on banks have nothing to do with sound economics.  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supp...

Episode #210: Economics and Freedom Conservatism

November 13, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.31 MB

Ray talks about Freedom Conservatism, a renewed effort on the political and policy fronts; Russell Kirk; and how it all relates to sound economics. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporte...

Episode #209: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #8. Contracts

November 06, 2023 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.18 MB

Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The eighth C is “contracts.”  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should...

Episode #208: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #7. Capital

October 31, 2023 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.38 MB

Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The seventh C is “capital.”  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should ...

Episode #207: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #6. Creativity

October 27, 2023 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.66 MB

Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of free enterprise. The sixth C is “creativity.”  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a sup...

Episode #206: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #5. Choice

October 20, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MB

Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to boost the understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The fifth C is “choice.”  Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and...

Episode #205: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #4. Create Value

October 13, 2023 20:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The fourth C is “creating value.”  New Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raykeatingnovels/7-exclusive-novels-from-ray-keating Support the Free En...

Episode #204: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #3. Cooperation

September 26, 2023 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.32 MB

Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series. The third C is “cooperation.” Under free enterprise, it’s not cooperation or competition, but instead, cooperation andcompetition. New Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raykeatingnovels/7-exclusive-novels-from-ray-keating Consider books by...

Episode #203: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #2. Consumer Sovereignty

September 14, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.55 MB

Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The second C is “consumer sovereignty.”  Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperback...

Episode #202: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #1. Competition

September 08, 2023 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MB

Ray kicks off the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The first C is “competition.”  Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcov...

Episode #201: Top Economic Positives

August 31, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MB

Ray counters the previous podcast episode by highlighting what excites him the most about the economy.  Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. •  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Point...

Episode #200: Top Economic Worries

August 25, 2023 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.66 MB

Ray was recently asked what worried him most about the economy. So, to mark this 200th podcast episode, he provides answers.  Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. •  Free...

Episode #199: The U.S. is a Nation of Business Owners

August 16, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MB

Americans overwhelmingly are business owners. Do they fully realize this, and think about how their votes affect the businesses they own? Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.c...

Episode #198: Americans vs. Politicians on Energy Economics

August 01, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.77 MB

While politicians and activists wage a political war on oil and natural gas, Ray notes that the American people are far more grounded in sound economics when it comes to energy. Consider books by Ray Keating… •  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com.  • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed...

Episode #197: Americans vs. Politicians on Trade

July 25, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MB

While discouraged by the moves against free trade in political circles, Ray is basically encouraged by what the American people are saying on trade. Consider books by Ray Keating… •  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com.  • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and ...

Episode #196: Infrastructure Spending and the Economy

July 17, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MB

Ray notes that government infrastructure spending can serve, but doesn’t drive economic growth. There’s a real difference.  Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedr...

Episode #195: U.S. Economy After the Great Depression and WWII

June 19, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.3 MB

Ray looks at why the U.S. economy got back on track after the Great Depression and the ills of World War II.  Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Allianc...

Episode #194: World War II Didn’t Cure the Great Depression, Part 2

June 09, 2023 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.06 MB

Ray looks beyond the headline numbers and bizarre assertions to see that World War II wasn’t a cure for the Great Depression. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Pre-order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle edition here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Al...

Episode #193: World War II Didn’t Cure the Great Depression, Part 1

June 02, 2023 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MB

Ray kicks off a two-parter addressing the mistaken notion that the death and destruction of World War II cured the Great Depression. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle edition and paperbacks here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cath...

Episode #192: Why Are Fewer Working-Age Males Working?

May 16, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.15 MB

Ray takes note of a wide array of reasons put forth to try to explain why fewer working-age males are working. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Pre-order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle edition here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint...

Episode #191: Tight Labor Market Now and in the Future

May 12, 2023 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.74 MB

Ray sees trouble for the economy due to a stagnating labor force – now and into the future. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Pre-order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle edition here. • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Sig...

Episode #190: The Trend in Government Spending

May 01, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.27 MB

Ray explains the ills of government spending, and notes the trend in the U.S. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Pre-order signed editi...

Episode #189: What is a Flat Tax?

April 27, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MB

Ray lays out the basics of a flat tax, along with some positives and negatives. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Pre-order signed edi...

Episode #188: What is the Fair Tax?

April 20, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.16 MB

Ray explains what the Fair Tax is, and serves up some positives and negatives. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Pre-order signed edit...

Episode #187: Economic Criteria for a Sound Tax System

April 13, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.57 MB

Ray serves up eight principles rooted in economics for creating or fixing a tax system. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Pre-order si...

Episode #186: President Kennedy on Taxes

April 06, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MB

Ray notes that John F. Kennedy gave one of the best presidential speeches on the economics of taxes. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries....

Episode #185: Economic Policy in the 1920s, Part III

March 31, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MB

The economic policy changes of the 1920s were substantial, and the economic results were rather breathtaking.  Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and ...

Episode #184: Economic Policy in the 1920s, Part II

March 23, 2023 19:00 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MB

The economic policy changes of the 1920s were monumental in scope, according to Ray, featuring both dramatic reductions in federal government spending and substantial tax relief.  Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the...

Episode #183: Economic Policy in the 1920s, Part I

March 20, 2023 23:00 - 4 minutes - 2.98 MB

As he starts to look at economic policies of the 1920s, Ray sets the table with how dire matters were at the close of the previous decade. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • The Pastor ...

Episode #182: Austrian Economics, Part III

March 08, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MB

Ray closes out his review of Austrian economics, including a much-needed corrective from the Austrians as to what economics should be about in the end. Tune in to Ray’s interview with leading Austrian economist Peter Boettke here. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Sig...

Episode #181: Austrian Economics, Part II

March 01, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.79 MB

Ray continues to look at Austrian economics, focusing on exchange, prices, institutions, competition and entrepreneurship. Tune in to Ray’s interview with leading Austrian economist Peter Boettke here. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperba...

Episode #180: Austrian Economics, Part I

February 22, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MB

Ray kicks off a look at the basics of the Austrian school of economics, including marginalism and a focus on individual choice. Tune in to Ray’s interview with leading Austrian economist Peter Boettke here. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or pa...

Episode #179: Population Matters, Part III – Population and Immigration

February 15, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MB

In this longer-than-usual episode, Ray Keating looks at immigration’s role in U.S. population changes, and notes that to avoid stagnation, the U.S. has relied upon immigrants in the past, and needs to do so into the future. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed pape...

Episode #178: Population Matters, Part II – Population and Entrepreneurship

February 07, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.67 MB

Ray Keating looks at population, new ideas and entrepreneurship, and notes why economists tend to be optimistic about more people. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • The Pastor Stephen ...