

Does Advanced Econ Justify Kamala Harris on Price Gouging?
Aug 31, 2024
Dr. Jonathan Newman, an expert on economic policies and government price controls, joins to discuss Kamala Harris's proposals against price gouging. They explore the blurred lines between banning gouging and imposing price controls while critiquing grocery stores as scapegoats amidst rising prices. Newman highlights the historical peaks in grocery pricing and dissects the role of federal monetary policy in inflation. The conversation further considers market-driven solutions during crises and the complexities of price sensitivity in agricultural production.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Analyzing Price Gouging Proposals and Political Narratives
02:13 • 4min
Examining Grocery Price Inflation and Its Causes
05:55 • 3min
Political Scapegoating and Economic Narratives
08:53 • 7min
Navigating Price Gouging: Economics in Crisis
15:33 • 27min
The Complexity of Price Gouging: JFK and Beyond
42:33 • 11min