Mar 13, 2019
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In this episode, we sanitize and refine our arguments for the utopian ideas of market anarchy by reviewing a flight of beers that claim compliance with the world's oldest consumer protection law: The Bavarian Beer Purity Law of 1516. What is the consumer protection and how does it impact industries? Is...
Apr 6, 2018
In this week’s episode, we scout the economics of independent league baseball salaries. We discuss a little-known congressional act known as the “Save America’s Baseball Act” that found its way into the controversial “Omnibus” bill. We also take an walk into a discussion about free private cities—a new...
Dec 14, 2017
In this episode, we take a break from memes and focus on the reason for the season: spending money! We discuss the relationship between corporations and government as well as the relationship between corporations and the consumer. We also introduce a potentially new segment where we put political philosophy aside and...
Oct 24, 2017
In this episode, we decrypt the mysteries surrounding Universal Basic Income. Why is this economic theory gaining traction in mainstream academia? What are the hypothetical benefits and how does affect the wealth of a society? Is it even feasible in free-market system? Does blockchain technology offer a solution? This...
Sep 19, 2017
In this episode, we share our ideas about the future of a world that embraces new ways to exchange value. You may be familiar with Uber & AirBnB, but did you know there are other companies that utilize a similar business model? What are the impacts of the sharing economy, and how is it being received by the...