

Ep 81 Interview Daniel Lacalle: How the Left Destroys Economies
8 snips Sep 7, 2024
Daniel Lacalle, an economics professor and Austrian economist from Madrid's IE Business School, discusses the economic pitfalls caused by leftist policies, particularly in Argentina. He emphasizes the dangers of excessive government spending and its detrimental effects on the middle class. Lacalle critiques proposed tax hikes, arguing they hinder growth and innovation. He also highlights Javier Milei's pro-growth strategies and the failure of price controls, suggesting they create more problems than they solve, while touching on rising debt and cultural attitudes towards economic success.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Taxation and Economic Consequences
04:59 • 12min
Economic Strategies: Contrast Between Growth and Government Intervention
16:40 • 4min
The Pitfalls of Deficit Spending
20:59 • 5min
The Illusion of Debt Forgiveness and the Failures of Price Controls
26:26 • 4min
Debt, Stagnation, and Cultural Shifts
30:08 • 16min