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// Introduction to Morals and Markets. An overview of the theme: how economics intertwines with morality beyond mere statistics.
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Morals and Markets: Economics, Philosophy and the Evolution of Free Markets - Episode 1
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- 1 // Introduction to Morals and Markets. An overview of the theme: how economics intertwines with morality beyond mere statistics.
- 2 // Historical Foundations of Economics and Philosophy. Exploring the origins of economics as part of moral sciences, referencing G.E. Moore and John Maynard Keynes.
- 3 // Modern Economics: Physics Envy and Homo Economicus. Discussion on the transformation of economics into a technical and mathematical discipline.
- 4 // Global Financial Crisis and Modern Challenges. Addressing the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, inequality, precarity, and climate change.
- 5 // Adam Smith and Moral Capitalism. Introducing Adam Smith’s dual contributions: The Wealth of Nations and The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
- 6 // Richard Whatmore’s "The End of Enlightenment". A deep dive into Whatmore’s book, Enlightenment crises, and Britain's survival against predictions of collapse.
- 7 // David Hume’s Views on Debt and State Collapse. Hume’s concerns about Britain’s increasing debt, war funding, and the implications of financial instability.
- 8 // Adam Smith vs. David Hume on Debt. Contrasting views on debt, taxation, and the role of commerce in stabilizing the state.
- 9 // The Evolution of British Economics and Industrial Revolution. Why Britain avoided collapse, rose to dominance, and became the "workshop of the world."
- 10 // The Invisible Hand and Its Misinterpretations. Exploring Adam Smith’s famous concept and how it has been misunderstood by modern economists.
- 11 // Comparing Smith and Hayek on Civilization and Free States. Parallels between Adam Smith and Friedrich Hayek in their defense of free markets and civilization.
- 12 // Fanaticism, Free States, and Modern Crises. A reflection on the parallels between historical and modern fanaticism and the challenges facing free states.
- 13 // Conclusion: Lessons from History for Modern Economies. Emphasizing the importance of context, skepticism of utopian promises, and the value of free states.
