

Dr Eric Crampton on Different Matters
Feb 8, 2024
Dr. Eric Crampton, Chief Economist at The New Zealand Initiative, discusses 'How the Dismal Science Got Its Name' with host. Topics include differing views on slavery and race in the 19th century, Thomas Carlisle's controversial views, debates on conduct attribution, controversial governor's actions in Jamaica, revisiting historical debates on market egalitarianism and slavery, and exploring moral egalitarianism and autonomy in decision-making.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Differing Views on Slavery and Race in the 19th Century
04:31 • 12min
Thomas Carlisle's Controversial Views on Slavery and Prostitution
16:31 • 5min
Debates on Conduct and Character Attribution
21:22 • 14min
Controversial Governor's Actions in Jamaica and Legal Accountability Debate
35:21 • 3min
Revisiting Historical Debates on Market Egalitarianism and Slavery
38:44 • 7min
Exploring Moral Egalitarianism and Autonomy in Decision-Making
46:12 • 9min