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55. Johan Norberg - The Capitalist Manifesto
Aug 5, 2024
Johan Norberg, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and author of "The Capitalist Manifesto," champions radical economic freedom and the global free market. He discusses how capitalism has evolved, emphasizing its role in reducing poverty and increasing prosperity. Norberg critiques narratives of wealth inequality and humorously contrasts government innovation with the tech advances of the porn industry. He also explores planned obsolescence in consumer behavior, the balance of intellectual property rights, and how wealth can lead to cleaner environmental practices.
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- Johan Norberg highlights that economic freedom correlates with prosperity, demonstrating that the freest economies achieve rapid growth and significant poverty reduction.
- The podcast argues against the zero-sum perspective of the economy, showing that globalization benefits both emerging and established economies without mutual detriment.
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The Evolution of Capitalist Thought
The discussion highlights the evolution of capitalist thought over the past two decades, particularly focusing on Johan Norberg's new book, 'The Capitalist Manifesto.' Norberg reflects on how his earlier work, 'In Defense of Global Capitalism,' aimed to address global poverty through the lens of capitalism and free markets. He notes that while the acceptance of capitalism has grown, misconceptions persist, with many viewing the economy as a zero-sum game. The podcast underscores that current empirical evidence shows significant poverty reduction in nations adopting free market principles, contradicting earlier views that global capitalism would disadvantage the poor.
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