Intelligence Squared

The Classical School, with Callum Williams and Linda Yueh

May 12, 2020

Callum Williams, author of 'The Classical School,' joins economist Linda Yueh to debunk popular myths about great economists like Adam Smith and Karl Marx. They explore the true meanings behind concepts like the 'invisible hand' and reveal Malthus's controversial views on famine. The duo discusses the complexities of free trade and critiques capitalism, connecting historical economic thought to modern challenges like overpopulation and stagnation. Their insights shed light on the relevance of classical ideas in today's world.

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Intro

3min

Exploring Classical Economics and Its Modern Relevance

10min

Economic Foundations: Colbert to Hume

11min

Exploring the Complexities of Free Trade

2min

Enduring Relevance of Malthusian Economics

2min

Challenging Capitalism: Contributions of Economic Thinkers

18min

Exploring Economic Stagnation and Classical Theories

4min

Intelligence Squared+. The world's best speakers. Your questions. £4.99 per month. Intelligence Squared+ will bring you live, interactive events every week on our new online platform. Just like at our real-life events, you’ll be able to put your questions to our speakers, vote in live polls and interact with other members of the audience. Your subscription will give you access to multiple events featuring the world’s top thinkers and opinion formers, including Thomas Piketty, Margaret Atwood, Clive Woodward, Thomas Friedman, Meera Syal and Paloma Faith. For a full list of Intelligence Squared+ events and to subscribe, click here: https://bit.ly/2yfYIfm ------------------------------ What was Adam Smith really talking about when he mentioned the "invisible hand"? Did Karl Marx really predict the end of capitalism? Did Thomas Malthus really believe that famines were desirable? In this episode Callum Williams, author of 'The Classical School: The Birth of Economics in 20 Enlightened Lives' speaks to economist and author Linda Yueh to debunk popular myths about these great economists. Find out more about the book here: https://amzn.to/2SXtykd

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