Catholic Economics
By Catholic Economics
Catholic EconomicsJan 06, 2020
Council for Inclusive Capitalism & an Announcement | Ep 78
What is the "Council for Inclusive Capitalism with the Vatican?" I give my thoughts and announce the end of the podcast.
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Interview on Distributism with John Fisher 2.0 | Ep 77
I hope you enjoy this interview with John Fisher 2.0! He's a sharp guy just getting his YouTube channel started.
Check out his channel for some great interviews and debates!
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Review of Catholic Econ Roundtable | Ep 76
Recently the Reason and Theology podcast hosted a roundtable discussion on Catholic economics.
Anthony Fernandez, the director of the Leonine Institute for Catholic Social Teaching joins me to discuss!
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What to Expect from Yellen at the Helm of the Treasury | Ep 75
Now that Janet Yellen is back in the halls of power, what policies will she be pushing from her post at the Treasury?
Summary of Seattle $15 min. wage study
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Can Cooperatives Run Healthcare? | Ep 74
I discuss the possibility for cooperatives to reform healthcare in the U.S.
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Jesus Wasn't a Socialist | Ep 73
Was Jesus a socialist? This oft-shared meme is dead from the neck up. I explain from the perspective of political theory and economic policy.
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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.
Thoughts on Fratelli Tutti | Ep 71
I give my brief thoughts on Pope Francis' latest encyclical Fratelli Tutti.
Washington Examiner piece
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Essential Reading: The Industry Council Arrives in America - RJ Ederer
I read a short paper by economist Rupert J. Ederer, the man who translated Pesch's work into English. Writing in 1961, Ederer discusses the spontaneous creation of so-called industry councils that bind together the interests of management and labor.
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Critics of Pope Francis on Usury | Ep 70
Pope Francis has emphasized usury to a greater degree than recent popes. How are liberal capitalists coping with this? What lessons can we learn about our own ideology and the social teaching of the Church from their responses?
Leonine Institute paper on usury
Acton blog post on Pope Francis & usury
Pope Francis on usury 1 & 2
Pope Benedict on usury
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Essential Reading: My Journey into Solidarism - R.J. Ederer
What brought economist Rupert J. Ederer to Heinrich Pesch's solidarism? What motivated him to translate the Lehrbuch? I read his short note on the effect Pesch's work had on his life as an economist.
My Journey into Solidarism - R.J. Ederer, Catholic Social Science Review, Vol. 3, 1998, pages 79-88
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Dr. E. Michael Jones on Reason and Obedience | Ep 69
Dr. Jones joins me to discuss the use of our reason as it relates to obedience to the Church and the State. We cover several recent topics including the 'rona, Pope Francis, and international trade.
Check out Dr. Jones' latest book Logos Rising
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Essential Reading: The Pope's "Treasure" and Neoliberalism by R. J. Ederer
Economist Rupert J. Ederer explains the relationship between the social teaching of the Church and neoliberal economics.
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Isaac Miller on The Left's Ignorance of Subsidiarity | Ep 68
Isaac Miller joins me to discuss his piece in the inaugural issue of Social Justice Quarterly, the magazine of the Leonine Institute for Catholic Social Teaching.
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Our Economy This Week | Ep 6
Stimulus bill, Fed's new perspective on inflation, Q3 GDP forecast, and a continuing resolution to fund the gov't through Dec 11th.
Fed's new monetary framework
GDPNow Forecast
Continuing resolution to fund the government
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Essential Reading: Review of The Church and the Market by R.J. Ederer
This week I'm reading Dr. Rupert J. Ederer's (lengthy) review of Tom Wood's 2005 book "The Church and the Market." Woods' book is popular among Catholics who feel the need to defend liberal capitalism against the criticisms of the popes.
Economics for Dummies - Rupert J. Ederer reviews "The Church and the Market"
http://culturewarsmagazine.com/2005/Ederer.html
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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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Silicon Valley Isn't Maximizing Profit | Ep 66
How can economic theory explain the political actions of big tech and social media? As high as their profits are, they aren't maximizing them. Instead they're subsidizing their political influence via their market power.
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Big Tech Panel
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Our Economy This Week | Ep 5
Mainstreet's continued decline, Trump payroll tax relief, Trumpbux back on the menu, student loan forgiveness and TikTok as latest volley in trade war with China
Yelp data shows 60% of business closures due to the affliction are now permanent
Republicans propose payroll tax plan
Payroll tax deferral starts today
Businesses reject Trump payroll tax plan while postponing their own tax bills
Pelosi vs the Problem Solvers Caucus
Mark Meadows interviewed on the Problem Solvers stimulus plan
Pelosi blocks stimulus plan by moderate Democrats
Sen. John Kennedy on Pelosi blocking stimulus
Trump reaches over GOP to praise Problem Solvers plan
Student loans in America are a fedgov problem
Trump vs TikTok
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William Briggs on Corona Data and Statistical Theory | Ep 65
Dr. William M. Briggs of wmbriggs.com joins me to discuss the 'rona and provides some insights about statistical theory. Dr. Briggs is a cradle Catholic and statistician to the stars. Find him on twitter @famedcelebrity. You can read his daily blog at http://wmbriggs.com/
Check out his forthcoming book on the "coronadoom!"
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Read his statistics textbook "Uncertainty"
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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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Subsidiarity in History: Apprenticeships | Ep 64
I interview diocesan seminarian and Leonine Institute Research Associate Alexander Brown about his article in the inaugural issue of Social Justice Quarterly.
Historical Analysis of Subsidiarity: Where Did It Exist and How? - Alexander Brown
Social Justice Quarterly Vol. 1 Iss. 1
https://leoinstitute.org/socialjusticequarterly/
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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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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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Subsidizing Automation - Blessing or Curse? | Ep 62
Today's show is about the problems and benefits of automation and some policy ideas for improving the financial prospects of the labor force.
WSJ Article by Christopher Mims
https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-is-dividing-the-american-worker-11598068859
Mims' Twitter Thread
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Labor vs Software Taxation Graph
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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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Chancellor Dollfuss's Constition | Ep 61
What did the constitution Chancellor Dollfuss of Austria implemented look like? How does it align, as many claim, with the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church?
Austria's Corporative Constitution - Arnold J Zurcher
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/article/austrias-corporative-constitution/89154B0F76AFF7BED55D9E25FAC13EAE
Dollfuss - An Austrian Patriot
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Analyzing Recent Macroeconomic Data | Ep 60
What do recent economic data trends tell us about the effects of the shutdown associated with the affliction? I look at GDP, unemployment, and other data to get an idea.
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Smart Economic Policy in Germany | Ep 59
Francis joins me again, this time to discuss a historical view of Germany's smartest economic policies with some lessons for improving policy here in the U.S.
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Hayek's Road Rage | Ep 58
Hayek's book "The Road to Serfdom" was wildly popular in its day, and more recently during the Obama administration. What does Hayek get wrong? Does liberal capitalism really save us from "serfdom" by keeping us from socialism? These questions and more discussed in today's show!
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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
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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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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
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Using Data to Make the Case for a Just System | Ep 54
This week I talk to Leonine Institute contributor Tony Fernandez (@phattonez on twitter) about his use of data and graphs to make the case for a more just, Catholic economic system.
Click here for Tony's graph
Is There a Catholic Case for Capitalism? | Ep 53
I address some of the flaws in a recent NC Register piece alleging that capitalism is not only compatible with Catholic social teaching, but it is preferred!
Previous episodes mentioned:
On the Horn vs Rocha Debate | Ep 51
Review Preview: Can a Catholic Be a Socialist? | Ep 50
Trent Horn's Catholic Critique of Socialism | Ep 40
Update and New Name
On the Horn vs Rocha Debate | Ep 51
I discuss the recent debate over the permissibility of "Catholic socialism" featuring Trent Horn and Sam Rocha.
It's important to note that I definitely disagree with Horn, but I disagree much more strongly with Rocha.
Trent Horn vs Sam Rocha Debate
Review Preview: Can a Catholic Be a Socialist? by Horn and Pakaluk | Ep 50
I give a preview and some extra discussion of my upcoming book review of Can a Catholic Be a Socialist?.
Links:
Trad Dads Episode 40: Trent Horn's Catholic Critique of Socialism
Leonine Institute for Catholic Social Teaching
On Catholic Investing | Ep 49
Levi interviews seminarian Anthony Gentile on the moral issues involved with investing today.
Links:
Anthony's bio on the Leonine Institute site.
USCCB document on investing
Cooperation in evil chart
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.
About Cars | Ep 47
A smattering of topics related to cars: economics, personal finance, emissions, quality, durability, and the future for electric cars.
Links:
Why did cash for clunkers fail?
Edmunds report on used car purchases and financing
An American Central Bank | Ep 47
Recent events have radically shifted the purpose and activities of the Federal Reserve. Does America now have a central bank?
This episode is a response to a request by a listener! To suggest an episode topic, leave a voice message on Anchor, a YouTube comment, or contact me @Traddads on Twitter or /TradDads on Facebook!
Show links:
YouTube Interview
Price Gouging and the CCP Virus | Ep 46
Does economic theory dictate that we shouldn't employ anti-price gouging laws? How else can we think about this issue?
This topic is a response to a listener request. Please leave a voicemail on the Anchor app or hit me up on social media to request an episode!
Show notes:
Price Gouging During the Pandemic
Can prohibitions on price gouging reduce deadweight losses?
Open Borders is a Risky Policy | Ep 45
I discuss the policy of open or lightly regulated borders with respect to the recent CCP Virus outbreak.
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.
CDF's Document on Financial and Economic Issues | Ep 43
I discuss the CDF's 2018 document "Economic and Financial Issues" and provide my view on their fundamental principles and the application of those principles in the worldwide financial system.
Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones
Risk Uncertainty and Coronavirus | Ep 42
I discuss the panic, fearmongering, risk, uncertainty, and market plunge associated with the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus.
Show notes:
COVID-19 isn't as deadly as we think - Slate
The Just Price and Salamanca | Ep 41
I discuss the notion of the just price according to the School of Salamanca. Specifically, I use an article from the Distributist Review to respond to some libertarian critics of price controls and add some economic meat to the article.
Corporation Christendom - Dr. Peter Chojnowski
Trent Horn's Catholic Critique of Socialism | Ep. 40
Though it's not published yet, Trent Horn's forthcoming book on socialism will likely spark a lot of discussion on Catholic Social Teaching. As a preview, I provide here a critique of a talk he gave on the subject at Benedictine College late last year.
Show notes:
Horn's talk at Benedictine College
Trad Dad's episode on Labor Economics & Policy
Externalities and Moral Judgments | Ep 39
Is economics a reliable guide for morality? How should we respond when we are told our policy views are incoherent because we "don't understand economics?"
Show Notes
We're All Utilitarians Now? - Levi Russell