Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast with Ray Keating
236 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFree 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBWhy 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBAmericans 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 MBWhile 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 MBWhile 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 MBAs 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBRay 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 MBIn 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 MBRay 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 ...