Best Ray Cronise Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #264: At the Margin 3:25

16d ago3:25

3:25

Ray explains the basis of making decisions “at or on the margin.” This is essential to understanding how decisions are made by individuals, businesses, investors and government. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray …

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Episode #263: On Crony Capitalism 4:33

23d ago4:33

4:33

Ray lays out what crony capitalism actually is, and serves up some examples. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SW8HB34?bindin…

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Episode #262: Hard to Find Good Help? 4:54

1M ago4:54

4:54

Ray notes that the complaint from business that it’s hard to find good help is supported by survey data. He notes the disturbing low levels of U.S. worker engagement. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s P…

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Episode #261: Free Trade Roots of American Revolution 5:46

1M ago5:46

5:46

Ray discusses the key role that trade played in the American Revolution. Yes, the British imposed protectionist restrictions on the colonists who wanted to trade widely. Thomas Jefferson made this clear. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp…

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Episode #260: Dark Worries on the Economy 3:29

2M ago3:29

3:29

Ray lays out a grim possible scenario for the economy that he hopes and prays turns out to be dead wrong. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries at https://www.am…

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Episode #259: Only Two Trade Policies Make Economic Sense 3:14

2M ago3:14

3:14

Amidst confusion and chaos on the trade front, Ray boils down sound trade policies to two basic efforts. That’s right, only two sets of policy efforts on trade make sense. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keatin…

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Episode #258: What Do Reciprocal Trade Policies Really Mean? 5:34

2M ago5:34

5:34

Ray explains what reciprocal trade policies meant for President McKinley versus how they’ve been distorted by President Trump and other modern-day protectionists. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pasto…

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Episode #257: Reagan’s Economic Wisdom on Trade 5:13

2M ago5:13

5:13

Ray brings attention to the fact that President Ronald Reagan was a rarity in that he understood the economics, history and politics of trade. The U.S. and the world need to heed his wisdom on the ills or protectionism and the benefits of reducing trade barriers. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https…

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Episode #256: Problems with GDP, Part II: Government 4:23

2M ago4:23

4:23

Ray argues that how government is treated in the GDP data is disconnected from fundamental realities of the economy, and that private GDP needs to be emphasized. For good measure, when looking at private GDP, America’s economic under-performance of the past near-20 years becomes even more depressing. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keati…

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Episode #255: Problems with GDP, Part I: Imports and the Economy 3:32

3M ago3:32

3:32

Ray makes clear that a big part of the reason why many people don’t understand the economics of trade is because of the way imports are presented in GDP. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen…

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Episode #254: Reminder – Protectionist Woes 5:37

3M ago5:37

5:37

It’s important to get clear on the ills that come with protectionist trade policies. Ray proves a sobering rundown. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries at http…

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Episode #253: Reminder – Trade Deficits Don’t Matter 4:40

3M ago4:40

4:40

With politics awash in misguided thinking and policies on trade, Ray provides a reminder that trade deficits are not economic negatives. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers …

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Episode #252: More on Supply 3:16

5M ago3:16

3:16

Ray explains the difference between a change in supply vs. a change in the quantity supplied. And he’s not just splitting hairs. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and myst…

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Episode #251: The Law of Supply 3:36

5M ago3:36

3:36

Ray returns and gets back to some essentials of economic thinking with a look at the “law of supply.” Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries at https://www.amazon…

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Episode #250: Adam Smith’s Invisible Hand 4:46

5M ago4:46

4:46

In this 250th episode, Ray explains an essential economic truth brought to the fore by Adam Smith, the 18th century father of modern economics. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thr…

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Episode #249: Yes, Inflation Fighting is Hard Work 3:57

5M ago3:57

3:57

Ray is bewildered and troubled by muddled thinking among many experts on inflation. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SW8HB34…

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Episode #248: Tariffs and Inflation 3:22

7M ago3:22

3:22

Ray looks at the effects of higher tariffs on inflation and economic growth. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SW8HB34?bindin…

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Episode #247: The Rich and their “Fair Share” 2:40

7M ago2:40

2:40

Do the rich pay their so-called “fair share”? Ray looks at the latest income tax data and finds the exact opposite. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3JDVYLX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk • Get Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries at http…

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Episode #246: China’s Imitation Economy, Part II 4:27

8M ago4:27

4:27

Ray explains that the true threat from China lies in the faltering of its imitation economy. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://www.am…

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Episode #245: China’s Imitation Economy, Part I 2:50

8M ago2:50

2:50

Ray explores what is the true threat to the U.S. when it comes to China. It’s not economic, and never has been. Indeed, China amounts to an imitation economy. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship…

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Episode #244: Economics of the Corporate Income Tax, Part III 5:19

8M ago5:19

5:19

Ray looks at the issues of competitiveness, economic growth, and sound policymaking when it comes to the corporate tax. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economi…

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Episode #243: Economics of the Corporate Income Tax, Part II 3:44

9M ago3:44

3:44

Ray looks at who bears the burden of a corporate income tax increase – shareholders, workers, consumers – or all of the above? Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly …

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Episode #242: Economics of the Corporate Income Tax, Part I 4:15

9M ago4:15

4:15

Ray looks at the history of the corporate income tax, and notes that this overwhelmingly is a tax about small businesses. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen GrantFellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Econom…

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Episode #241: Refresher on Tariffs, Part III 6:45

9M ago6:45

6:45

Ray looks at current trade policymaking, and sums up the economic and moral benefits of free trade. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen GrantFellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” books at https://…

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Episode #240: Refresher on Tariffs, Part II 5:17

9M ago5:17

5:17

Ray explains some basics on trade, and explores various ills of U.S. protectionism and the responses by trading partners. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen GrantFellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Econom…

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Episode #239: Refresher on Tariffs, Part I 5:06

9M ago5:06

5:06

In the face of rising protectionism, Ray explains that the underlying justifications for being anti-free trade don’t add up. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen GrantFellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Eco…

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Episode #238: Messy Monetary Thinking 5:17

10M ago5:17

5:17

Ray explains why conventional wisdom on monetary policy, interest rates and inflation makes no real economic sense. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen GrantFellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Economist” b…

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Episode #237: Federal Rent Control? 3:39

11M ago3:39

3:39

Ray explains the ills of President Biden’s proposal for the federal government to cap rent increases at 5 percent a year. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • Order Ray Keating’s “Weekly Econo…

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Episode #236: No Tax on Tips? 2:47

11M ago2:47

2:47

Ray explains that the sudden interest in eliminating income taxes on tips has little to do with economics and everything to do with politics.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• Order The Weekly…

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Episode #235: The Current Economy 4:37

12M ago4:37

4:37

Ray looks at the current U.S. economy through the lens of three key measures: economic growth, inflation and jobs.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Q…

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Episode #234: Nobel Economists Against Sound Economics? 5:19

12M ago5:19

5:19

Ray takes on 16 Nobel Prize-winning economists for putting their political preferences ahead of sound economics. Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Qu…

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Episode #233: More on Demand 3:23

12M ago3:23

3:23

Ray explains the difference between a change in demand vs. a change in the quantity demanded. Yeah, it actually matters. Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• Order The Weekly Economist III:Anoth…

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Episode #232: Law of Demand 3:51

1y ago3:51

3:51

Ray turns to some essentials of economic thinking with a look at the “law of demand.”Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think …

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Episode #231: Immigrant vs. Native-Born Workers and Entrepreneurs 3:20

1y ago3:20

3:20

Ray looks at the data comparing labor force participation, employment ratios and rate of entrepreneurship among immigrants versus the native born.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• Order The W…

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Episode #230: Economics of Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Salary 2:52

1y ago2:52

2:52

Ray explains why Caitlin Clark in the WNBA is earning less than NBA players. In the end, it’s about consumer preferences.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• Order The Weekly Economist III:Anoth…

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Episode #229: Does Your Vote Matter? 2:58

1y ago2:58

2:58

Ray Keating uses some economics to help us how to think about our individual votes, and to better understand the idea of casting a vote that matters. Ray concludes: “In the end, the only vote that matters in some real sense is a vote cast according to one’s conscience, and not based on some mistaken political calculation.”Consider books by Ray Keat…

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Episode #228: Electric Vehicles and the Limits of Politics 3:44

1y ago3:44

3:44

Ray Keating explains why no one should be surprised in a Gallup poll showing that most Americans are not serious about purchasing an electric vehicle.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• Order T…

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Episode #227: Cheer Baseball as a Business 3:34

1y ago3:34

3:34

Ray Keating explains why every fan should celebrate, not complain about, baseball as a business. We get great baseball because it is a business.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• The Pastor St…

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Episode #226: Stadiums and the Economy, Part III 4:33

1+ y ago4:33

4:33

Ray Keating continues to look at the economic history of sports facilities, noting when and why the shift to taxpayer subsidies occurred.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here.• Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick R…

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Episode #225: Stadiums and the Economy, Part II 4:08

1+ y ago4:08

4:08

Ray Keating further clarifies the issue of stadium subsidies by looking at the history, namely, that the rule in the first half of the 20th century was that stadiums and arenas were privately funded.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle…

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Episode #224: Stadiums and the Economy, Part I 5:01

1+ y ago5:01

5:01

Ray Keating moves beyond the politics and PR to get at the actual economics of taxpayer subsidies for stadiums and arenas.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here.• Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help Yo…

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Episode #223: New Book and Questions 3:17

1+ y ago3:17

3:17

Why does economics matter in the end? And what questions do you have about economics and the economy? Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here.• Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Econ…

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Episode #222: Social Justice & Capitalism, Part II 4:09

1+ y ago4:09

4:09

Ray Keating continues to explain why if you’re a warrior for social justice, then you should be a warrior for capitalism. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You…

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Episode #221: Social Justice & Capitalism, Part I 5:43

1+ y ago5:43

5:43

Ray Keating begins to explain why if you’re a warrior for social justice, then you should be a warrior for capitalism. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Th…

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Episode #220: Super Bowl Economics 4:23

1+ y ago4:23

4:23

Ray Keating explains why the Super Bowl is not a super economic event for cities. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade …

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Episode #219: Brad Paisley Economics 3:38

1+ y ago3:38

3:38

Ray Keating turns to country music star Brad Paisley to help clarify the economics of trade and immigration. Can a 2009 song help us think more clearly on these big economic issues? Keating says: Absolutely!Check out the video for Brad Paisley's "American Saturday Night" at https://youtu.be/tvdoKvHYxcA?si=Eob4H3eBQKoMqoLc. Support the Free Enterpri…

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Episode #218: Implications of Recent U.S. Population Changes 4:15

1+ y ago4:15

4:15

Ray Keating looks at the economic and policy implications of recent changes in the U.S. population, and among key states. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You…

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Episode #217: State Population Shifts 3:45

1+ y ago3:45

3:45

Ray Keating looks at changes in state populations, and where people are moving to and from, particularly among the largest states. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to…

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Episode #216: Troubled by America’s Stagnating Population 3:11

1+ y ago3:11

3:11

Ray Keating notes that a stagnating and aging U.S. population would lead to serious economic woes, including reduced entrepreneurship. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Read…

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Episode #215: Property Grinches in Who-Ville – An Economics Poem 4:42

1+ y ago4:42

4:42

Ray Keating does his best Dr. Seuss impression in trying to explain that when government Grinches endanger property rights, it turns out to be quite an economic fright. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – T…

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