Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast with Ray Keating
238 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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 #129: Regulatory Signals
December 09, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.41 MBRay explains that even attacks and threats by politicians on industries alter decision-making and create problems for entrepreneurs, businesses, investors and the economy. Great Christmas Gifts! The Disney Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution and The Lutheran Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution are here! These combine a simple, powerful system for getting things done with, either, Disney quotes encouragement, or inspiration and comfort from Holy Scripture and Christian thinkers. Also, ...
Episode #128: Deregulation of Trucking
December 02, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.18 MBRay notes how onerous regulations raised costs and limited entrepreneurship in trucking, and how deregulation cured those ills. Great Christmas Gifts! The Disney Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution and The Lutheran Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution are here! These combine a simple, powerful system for getting things done with, either, Disney quotes encouragement, or inspiration and comfort from Holy Scripture and Christian thinkers. Also, check out Ray Keating’s three most recent wo...
Episode #127: Deregulation of Airlines
November 24, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBRay explains some key essentials of the airline industry during a time of great regulation, and then under deregulation. Airlines actually opposed deregulation at the time because they feared new competition, and they turned out to be right, to the benefit of the flying public. Great Christmas Gifts! The Disney Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution and The Lutheran Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution are here! These combine a simple, powerful system for getting things done with, either, ...
Episode #126: Deregulation of Freight Railroads
November 10, 2021 01:00 - 4 minutes - 2.98 MBIn the first of a few lessons on the economics of deregulation, Ray takes a look at the impact of deregulating freight railroads. Great Christmas Gifts! The Disney Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution and The Lutheran Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution are here! These combine a simple, powerful system for getting things done with, either, Disney quotes encouragement, or inspiration and comfort from Holy Scripture and Christian thinkers. Also, check out Ray Keating’s three most recent ...
Episode #125: The Tragedy of the Commons
November 02, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MBWhat are economists talking about when referencing “the tragedy of the commons”? Ray explains. Great Christmas Gifts! The Disney Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution and The Lutheran Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution are here! These combine a simple, powerful system for getting things done with, either, Disney quotes encouragement, or inspiration and comfort from Holy Scripture and Christian thinkers. Also, check out Ray Keating’s three most recent works of fiction. Vatican Shadows: ...
Episode #124: Politics Distorting and Undermining Markets
October 21, 2021 19:00 - 4 minutes - 2.86 MBSure, politics often undermines economic growth, but in this episode, Ray focuses on how views of an entire sector of our economy can be so distorted by a political agenda that markets and the economy suffer in major ways. Keating has three new books out and more on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A P...
Episode #123: Unintended Consequences and Bastiat
October 15, 2021 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MBRay explains that unseen or unintended consequences, an idea made clear by Frederic Bastiat in the 19th century, is central to being a good economist, and is something that economists need to teach others, especially politicians. Keating has three new books out and more on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Liv...
Episode #122: What’s the Deal with “Creative Destruction”?
October 08, 2021 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.32 MBRay takes a little extra time in this episode to explain and emphasize the importance of Joseph Schumpeter’s concept of “creative destruction,” and how it ties in to the central role of the entrepreneur in the economy. Keating has three new books out and more on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pasto...
Episode #121: What’s the Deal with Corporations?
October 01, 2021 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MBLots of people and politicians like to rail against corporations, but do they get why corporations exist? Ray reviews some basics. Keating has three new books out and more on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle...
Episode #120: The Economics of Bankruptcy
September 23, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MBWhat’s the deal with bankruptcy? Its purpose can seem odd. Ray looks at the economics. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed book at www...
Episode #119: The Economics of Advertising
September 16, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.16 MBAdvertising often gets a bum rap. Deserved or not? Ray talks about the economics of advertising. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed b...
Episode #118: The Death Tax Makes No Economic Sense
September 09, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.18 MBDeath and taxes united in the death tax – which makes no economic sense whatsoever. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed book at www.ra...
Episode #117: Intellectual Property Rights and Why They Matter
September 03, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.43 MBPatents, copyright, trademarks – why should anyone care? Ray explains why intellectual property matters. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or...
Episode #116: What is GDP Anyway?
August 27, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.43 MBEver wonder exactly what GDP, or gross domestic product, is? Well, Ray provides the quick answer. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed ...
Episode #115: Why Has U.S. Manufacturing Stagnated?
August 19, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBRay Keating looks at the stagnation of manufacturing output since 2007, and hits on key reasons why. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or sign...
Episode #114: Thinking About U.S. Manufacturing
August 09, 2021 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MBRay Keating looks at the economic realities of manufacturing in the U.S. Are doom-and-gloom declarations true? Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazo...
Episode #113: Thinking About Corporate Mergers
August 02, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MBRay Keating explains the economics of mergers, which is quite different from the politics of mergers. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or sig...
Episode #112: No Medals for Olympics Economics
July 19, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MBWhile noting the unique ills of the Tokyo Summer Olympics, Ray explains that the Olympics never turn out to be an economic plus. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindl...
Episode #111: Trickle-Down Biden-omics
July 12, 2021 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MBIn this episode, Ray gets at the truth about so-called “trickle-down economics.” While “trickle-down” is a political term, the sentiment more aptly applies to Joe Biden’s economics rather than Ronald Reagan’s. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Step...
Episode #110: The Biden vs. Anti-Biden Agenda (Special Double Episode!)
June 29, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.28 MBIn this extra-long episode (actually, a special triple episode), Ray casts the stern eye of economics on the Biden government spending, tax and regulatory agendas. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the...
Episode #109: Entrepreneurship is the Right Answer to Worries over “Big Business”
June 24, 2021 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.13 MBFor those worried about big business, while pointing out that such concerns are unwarranted, Ray makes clear that providing a policy environment in which entrepreneurship can flourish is the response that makes the most economic sense. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com....
Episode #108: Why Resource Exhaustion Makes No Sense
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.14 MBRay debunks the idea of resource exhaustion, that is, running out a resource like oil, by applying basic economics. Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at ...
Episode #107: Market Failure and Government Failure
June 11, 2021 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.31 MBRay explains what “market failure” is, while also warning about “government failure.” Keating has three new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed book at www....
Episode #106: The U.S. Inflation Story
May 25, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.64 MBRay reviews the inflation record in the U.S., and talks some about the recent inflation spike. Keating has two new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed book...
Episode #105: What is Inflation?
May 19, 2021 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MBRay provides the basics on inflation, that is, what inflation is and what it isn’t. Keating has two new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed book at www.ray...
Episode #104: Milton Friedman’s School Choice Legacy, Part IV
May 07, 2021 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.62 MBIn the fourth in a series on the economics of school choice, Ray considers the school-choice legacy of Nobel-Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman. Keating has two new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get th...
Episode #103: Milton Friedman and the Economics of School Choice, Part III
April 23, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.66 MBIn the third in a series on the economics of school choice, Ray considers Nobel-Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman’s points on how the market would react under a school choice model. Keating has two new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story i...
Episode #103: Milton Friedman and the Economics of School Choice, Part III
April 23, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.66 MBIn the third in a series on the economics of school choice, Ray considers Nobel-Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman’s points on how the market would react under a school choice model. Keating has two new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story i...
Episode #102: Milton Friedman and the Economics of School Choice, Part II
April 14, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MBIn the second in a series on the economics of school choice, Ray taps Nobel-Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman on what government should and should not do. Keating has two new books out and another on the way. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novelis the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series....
Episode #101: Milton Friedman and the Economics of School Choice, Part I
April 08, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.4 MBRay kicks off a series on the economics of school choice, tapping the wisdom of Nobel-Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or sign...
Episode #100: Two Key Suggestions on Helping to Fix Economics
April 01, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MBRay Keating celebrates the 100th episode of the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes podcast by offering two suggestions – regarding how economists deal with the entrepreneur and government – for fixing economics. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is t...
Episode #99: The Myth of Perfect Competition
March 25, 2021 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MBRay Keating explains why the concept of “perfect competition” is an economic myth that should not be taught, nor referred to in policy debates. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition a...
Episode #98: The Minimum Wage, Part II – Costly and Ridiculous
March 18, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.23 MBRay Keating explores the basics as to why an increased minimum wage makes no economic sense. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed book at www.raykeatingonline.com...
Episode #97: The Minimum Wage, Part I – Economists Don’t Like the Minimum Wage
March 12, 2021 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBRay Keating points out that while politicians love increasing the minimum wage, and an increase tends to poll well with the public, economists stand opposed to increasing a government-mandated minimum wage. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the ...
Episode #97: The Minimum Wage, Part I – Economists Don’t Like the Minimum Wage
March 12, 2021 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBRay Keating points out that while politicians love increasing the minimum wage, and an increase tends to poll well with the public, economists stand opposed to increasing a government-mandated minimum wage. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the ...
Episode #96: Immigration and the Economy, Part III: Economists Weigh In
March 05, 2021 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.2 MBKeating continues to look at the issue of immigration, and considers what a wide array of economists have to say on the issue. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signe...
Episode #95: Immigration and the Economy, Part II: Entrepreneurship and Immigration
February 24, 2021 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MBKeating continues to shed some additional economic, reasoning, light and details on the topic of immigration – in this case, regarding immigration and entrepreneurship. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is ...
Episode #94: Immigration and the Economy, Part I
February 17, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBKeating tries to shed some additional economic, reasoning, light and details on the topic of immigration, including work habits. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on Internati...
Episode #93: John Donne, Adam Smith, Trade, and No Man is an Island
February 12, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.18 MBWhat can English poet and Anglican cleric John Donne teach us about economics? Tune in to find out. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Kn...
Episode #92: Economic History – The Reagan Economy
February 05, 2021 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.64 MBRay Keating explains the dramatic and positive improvements experienced in the economy during the Reagan years thanks to a sound economic policy agenda. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is Free Trade Rocks...
Episode #91: Innovation vs. Regulation
February 03, 2021 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBRay Keating explains the difference between innovation and regulation. As amazing as it might seem, there are people, especially politicians, who have a tough time differentiating between the two. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newe...
Episode #90: What’s the Real Deal with Shorting a Stock?
January 29, 2021 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MBKeating explains what shorting a stock really is about as opposed to what you might otherwise read or hear online or via cable TV. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on Intern...
Episode #89: Climbing Out of the Pandemic Economic Hole
January 28, 2021 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MBRay Keating considers how deep our pandemic economic hole is, and how long it might take to climb out – also noting that the right policy mix is vital. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is Free Trade Rock...
Episode #88: Don’t Fear Automation, Understand It and Love It
January 21, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MBRay Keating explains the economic realities of automation. In effect, he is saying, don’t fear automation. Instead, understand it and love it. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is Free Trade Rocks! 10 Poin...
Episode #87: Public Choice Economics – Politics Without the Romance, Part II
January 12, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.52 MBRay Keating resumes his exploration of how government works, or doesn’t work, through the lens of public choice economics. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International ...
Episode #86: Public Choice Economics – Politics Without the Romance, Part I
January 09, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MBRay Keating talks about how government works through the lens of public choice economics. If you want to understand why things go awry in politics and government, public choice economics helps. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest ...
Episode #85: Wall Street and (Not Versus) Main Street
January 04, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MBRay Keating offers the straight scoop on the relationship between Wall Street and Main Street, or Wall Street and small business. It’s probably not what you think. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novelin paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is Free T...
Episode #84: What Government Needs to Get Right to Help the Economy
December 29, 2020 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.13 MBRay Keating explains what limited government needs to do so that the economy functions properly. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novelin paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know, ...
Episode #83: Lessons on Consumers, Christmas and the Economy
December 21, 2020 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.79 MBRay Keating explains that even amongst all the talk about the Christmas shopping season, the consumer actually isn’t the engine of economic growth. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novelin paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is Free Trade Rocks! 10 P...
Episode #82: Incentives for Short-Term Thinking
December 17, 2020 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MBRay Keating gets a kick out of politicians who accuse businesses of short-term thinking. After all, as economics makes clear, short-term thinking runs amok in politics. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York – signed books or at Amazon. And one of Keating’s newest books on the economy is ...