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Catholic Economics

By Catholic Economics

Improving economic policy is a key component of building a just society. Though Catholic Social Teaching has a lot to say about economic policy, there are relatively few outlets discussing the rich and beautiful tradition of economic theory and policy provided to us by the Church. Join economist Dr. Levi Russell as he discusses economic concepts and current events through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.
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Community-Focused International Trade Policy | Ep 23

Catholic EconomicsAug 29, 2019

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Council for Inclusive Capitalism & an Announcement | Ep 78
Mar 04, 202112:28
Interview on Distributism with John Fisher 2.0 | Ep 77
Feb 07, 202101:16:17
Review of Catholic Econ Roundtable | Ep 76
Jan 28, 202132:23
What to Expect from Yellen at the Helm of the Treasury | Ep 75
Jan 21, 202123:07
Can Cooperatives Run Healthcare? | Ep 74
Jan 14, 202119:59
Jesus Wasn't a Socialist | Ep 73
Jan 07, 202114:18
Teaching CST in CCD? | Ep 72

Teaching CST in CCD? | Ep 72

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

Nov 28, 202015:46
Thoughts on Fratelli Tutti | Ep 71
Oct 28, 202023:15
Essential Reading: The Industry Council Arrives in America - RJ Ederer
Oct 24, 202031:00
Critics of Pope Francis on Usury | Ep 70
Oct 21, 202022:16
Essential Reading: My Journey into Solidarism - R.J. Ederer
Oct 15, 202028:19
Dr. E. Michael Jones on Reason and Obedience | Ep 69
Oct 12, 202034:54
Essential Reading: The Pope's "Treasure" and Neoliberalism by R. J. Ederer
Oct 08, 202027:58
Isaac Miller on The Left's Ignorance of Subsidiarity | Ep 68
Oct 06, 202031:26
Our Economy This Week | Ep 6
Oct 04, 202019:29
Essential Reading: Review of The Church and the Market by R.J. Ederer
Oct 04, 202001:09:22
The Child Care Tax Credit is Anti-Family | Ep 67

The Child Care Tax Credit is Anti-Family | Ep 67

The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit incentivizes parents to work outside the home, increasing the pernicious effects of the two income trap in our society. What are the details of this credit and what should we do to replace it?

Brief explanation of the Child Care Tax Credit
https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/taxvox/simplifying-child-care-tax-benefits

Full explanation of child tax credits
https://taxfoundation.org/child-tax-credit/

Some links to economics journal articles on the child care tax credit:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/24126077_On_the_Progressivity_of_the_Child_Care_Tax_Credit_Snapshot_versus_Time-Exposure_Incidence
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/24094651_Child_Care_Costs_and_Family_Labor_Supply
http://www.ntanet.org/NTJ/44/4/ntj-v44n04p519-28-child-care-credit-progressive.pdf
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1475-5890.2000.tb00581.x?casa_token=u64F7VPZ_PwAAAAA%3AFJt7vGBuRMt6X2fhYtrqmOrV-YILCzKLYdr3w-zuxZId0KQf3lNX3l_ICZJu9bbx2GViEAvGi-If_2tF
https://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1162/003465397556467?casa_token=usHVo4gTVTQAAAAA%3Aux3i2xBruIhipJ0zB-uXkef4g3ZNuFovwoLZUA1CLPMs0ky6JlN9ONZI17BvC-7kvzJ0vyuluNg4&journalCode=rest


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Oct 01, 202016:55
Silicon Valley Isn't Maximizing Profit | Ep 66
Sep 22, 202022:33
Our Economy This Week | Ep 5
Sep 19, 202031:34
William Briggs on Corona Data and Statistical Theory | Ep 65
Sep 15, 202045:53
Our Economy This Week | Ep 4

Our Economy This Week | Ep 4

Trumpbux failure, tech stock drop, and inflation.

Democrats Block Senate Stimulus Plan
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/democrats-block-slimmed-down-gop-stimulus-plan-which-extends-federal-unemployment-benefits-but-leaves-out-direct-payments/ar-BB18Ut7k
Dow ends higher but Wall Street posts second-straight weekly drop on tech slide
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/futures-rebound-tech-stocks-rise-111532789.html
Druckenmiller Inflation Prediction (video)
https://twitter.com/SquawkCNBC/status/1303665278262353920
Druckenmiller Inflation Prediction (article)
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/druckenmiller-says-inflation-could-reach-121455086.html
Eddy Elfenbein - Inflation running at 5%
https://twitter.com/EddyElfenbein/status/1304405482761789442
Elfenbein's chart
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=vuYl
AP Inflation article
https://apnews.com/09f76f08edbf9afaeb984ddb7f3c9121
Zero Hedge Inflation article
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-consumer-prices-accelerate-august-used-car-furniture-prices-spike-rent-inflation-slows

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Sep 13, 202022:46
Subsidiarity in History: Apprenticeships | Ep 64
Sep 09, 202027:27
Our Economy This Week | Ep 3

Our Economy This Week | Ep 3

Inflation targets, the middle class, small businesses, new antitrust action and more this week!

Check out the inaugural issue of Social Justice Quarterly, a publication of the Leonine Institute!
https://leoinstitute.org/socialjusticequarterly/
Will the Fed's recasting of its monetary policy strategy help the US economy?
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/514624-will-the-feds-recasting-of-its-monetary-policy-strategy-help-the-us-economy
Inflation is Higher Than the Numbers Say
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/02/business/inflation-worse-pandemic-coronavirus.html
The Decline of American's Upward Mobility in One Chart
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/decline-upward-mobility-one-chart
The Economy Continues to Unravel Despite All Stimulus Measures
https://www.zerohedge.com/bailout/economy-continues-unravel-despite-all-stimulus-measures
A warning to Democrats: Small business owners are getting angry - very angry
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/514755-a-warning-to-democrats-small-business-owners-are-getting-angry-very-angry
JPMorgan strategist says investors should get ready for Trump win
https://nypost.com/2020/09/02/jpmorgan-strategist-says-investors-should-get-ready-for-trump-win/
Why Fiverr Stock Jumped 29% Last Month
https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/09/04/why-fiverr-stock-jumped-29-last-month/
Nasdaq posts worst week since March as tech shares slide
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-news-live-september-4-2020-221302791.html
How Do FAANG Stocks Look after market Rout?
https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1000671/how-do-faang-stocks-look-after-market-rout
Justice Dept. Plans to File Antitrust Charges Against Google in Coming Weeks
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/03/us/politics/google-antitrust-justice-department.html


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Sep 05, 202028:07
Our Economy This Week | Ep 2

Our Economy This Week | Ep 2

This week I discuss a recent announcement at the Fed, the second round of 'rona relief and the effects of the delay so far, and the tax plans from the Biden and Trump campaigns.

Fed's Powell on Avg Inflation Targeting
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/if-powell-announces-average-inflation-targeting-thursday-rates-will-be-hold-42-years
Rona Relief Legislation Talks
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/pelosi-and-meadows-to-discuss-coronavirus-relief-legislation-weeks-after-stimulus-talks-broke-down/ar-BB18qDEG?li=BBnbcA1
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/27/coronavirus-stimulus-update-pelosi-meadows-phone-call-makes-no-progress.html
Jobs Hard to Get Graph
https://twitter.com/zerohedge/status/1298265657947992064
Plunging Consumer Confidence in August
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/us-consumer-confidence-re-plunges-august-6-year-lows
Large Companies Promise Layoffs
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/big-companies-unleash-a-wave-of-pink-slips-as-coronavirus-keeps-hammering-jobs-market-141401529.html
Biden Tax Plan Analysis
https://taxfoundation.org/joe-biden-tax-plan-2020/
Trump Tax Plan Analysis
https://taxfoundation.org/president-trump-tax-plan-2020/


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Aug 29, 202032:23
Subsidizing Automation - Blessing or Curse? | Ep 62
Aug 27, 202026:19
Our Economy This Week | Ep 1

Our Economy This Week | Ep 1

The inaugural Econ Comments episode! I discuss a range of economic and market issues from the past week. Links to articles can be found below!

Articles from this show:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-news-live-august-21-2020-222325606.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/warren-buffetts-favorite-stock-market-indicator-reaches-internet-bubble-extreme-165447233.html
https://www.barrons.com/articles/how-to-prepare-your-portfolio-for-a-weaker-dollar-51598009400?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chegg-ceo-25-of-colleges-likely-to-go-out-of-business-123404760.html
https://realmoney.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/jim-cramer-working-at-home-is-not-a-fad-and-the-implications-are-staggering-15403508
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-nominee-shelton-blasted-fed-181039662.html
https://salinapost.com/posts/83418195-d6c4-4e63-aced-1d7cbc8ee0b1

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Aug 22, 202028:04
Chancellor Dollfuss's Constition | Ep 61
Aug 19, 202040:22
Analyzing Recent Macroeconomic Data | Ep 60
Aug 16, 202037:51
Smart Economic Policy in Germany | Ep 59
Aug 07, 202031:55
Hayek's Road Rage | Ep 58
Aug 01, 202018:26
Understanding Just Price | Ep 57

Understanding Just Price | Ep 57

How do we define the just price? Is it merely theoretical or is it also practical policy prescription? These questions and more discussed this week!

Show Links:  

The Just Price - Leonine Institute Position Paper - Anthony M. Gentile

Just Price in a Functional Economy - Fr. Bernard Dempsey, SJ

Ethics and the National Economy - Fr. Heinrich Pesch, SJ

Quadragesimo Anno

Rerum Novarum

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Jul 27, 202024:06
A Family Wage Policy | Ep 56

A Family Wage Policy | Ep 56

What is a family wage policy and how can it be implemented? Is there a political coalition that would support it? These questions are answered in this week's show!

Show Links:

Family wage article https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/a-family-wage-prioritizes-conservative-values-and-would-solve-covid-19-child-care-dilemmas

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Jul 17, 202024:35
Responding to Critics on Usury | Episode 55

Responding to Critics on Usury | Episode 55

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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Jul 10, 202019:52
Using Data to Make the Case for a Just System | Ep 54
Jul 03, 202027:24
Is There a Catholic Case for Capitalism? | Ep 53
Jun 29, 202020:15
Update and New Name

Update and New Name

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!
Jun 24, 202005:56
On the Horn vs Rocha Debate | Ep 51
Jun 18, 202013:25
Review Preview: Can a Catholic Be a Socialist? by Horn and Pakaluk | Ep 50
Jun 09, 202020:29
On Catholic Investing | Ep 49
May 27, 202030:10
Cities - Problems and Solutions | Ep 48

Cities - Problems and Solutions | Ep 48

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

May 22, 202047:54
About Cars | Ep 47
Apr 18, 202037:48
An American Central Bank | Ep 47
Apr 09, 202020:35
Price Gouging and the CCP Virus | Ep 46
Apr 04, 202017:08
Open Borders is a Risky Policy | Ep 45
Mar 22, 202015:15
Free Trade is Risky | Ep 44

Free Trade is Risky | Ep 44

I discuss the economics of free trade in the context of the liberal worldview. Free trade is an obvious policy, until something goes wrong.

Mar 19, 202029:23
CDF's Document on Financial and Economic Issues | Ep 43
Mar 15, 202047:15
Risk Uncertainty and Coronavirus | Ep 42
Mar 09, 202033:50
The Just Price and Salamanca | Ep 41
Mar 01, 202021:14
Trent Horn's Catholic Critique of Socialism | Ep. 40
Feb 07, 202019:12
Externalities and Moral Judgments | Ep 39
Feb 01, 202024:39