On today’s episode, host Winston Brady speaks with Richard Vedder about the study of economics, the value of hard work and entrepreneurship, and why the study of free market markets is more valuable now than ever.
Richard Vedder is the Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at Ohio University. He has written for both scholarly journals and popular publications such as The Wall Street Journal. Vedder also has administered the "Best College Rankings" for Forbes magazine. He has been a long time supporter of Thales Academy, having spoken at some of our Luddy Debate tournaments on the value of economics, and delivered a lecture at Thales Academy Rolesville entitled, “American Greatness and Preparing for the Future.”
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