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 an... more

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Catholic Economics episodes:

July 02, 2024 Our Economy This Week | Ep. 7
This is the first episode back! I'll publish an episode every weekend
covering the most important economics stories. Below you'll find sources
you can read yourself. Please leave any suggestions or questions in the
comments! You can also find the show in audio format on Spotify or
(coming soon) on your favorite podcast app.
Atlanta Fed GDPnow Forecast
https://www.atlantafed.org/cqer/research/gdpnow
The Net Zero Agenda Threatens Your Future Clothing Purchases
https://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2024/06/29/the_net_zero_agenda_threatens_your_future_clothing_purchases_1041046.html
BP halts hiring, slows renewables roll-out to win over investors
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/bp-halts-hiring-slows-renewables-roll-out-win-over-investors-2024-06-27/
Numbers Don't Lie (on the energy transition that isn't)
https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/numbers-dont-lie
46% of EV owners want to go back to gasoline cars
https://x.com/4AmericanEnergy/status/1806001308207616479
The Chevron Doctrine Runs Out of Gas
https://www.newsweek.com/chevron-doctrine-runs-out-gas-opinion-1919028
Most Employment Growth Since Pandemic Has Gone to Immigrants
https://cis.org/Camarota/Most-Employment-Growth-Pandemic-Has-Gone-Immigrants
Housing Market Update: Monthly Payments Set New Record
https://www.redfin.com/news/housing-market-update-mortgage-payments-record-high-inflation-report/
Tractor Supply and consumer sovereignty
https://x.com/robbystarbuck/status/1806423481283924210

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March 04, 2021 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.

As always, please let me know if you have comments or questions.

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February 07, 2021 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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January 28, 2021 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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January 21, 2021 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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January 14, 2021 Can Cooperatives Run Healthcare? | Ep 74
I discuss the possibility for cooperatives to reform healthcare in the U.S.

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January 07, 2021 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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November 28, 2020 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.
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October 28, 2020 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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24min
October 24, 2020 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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FAQs about Catholic Economics:

How many episodes does Catholic Economics have?

The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.