Casey Mulligan, an economist from the University of Chicago, shares insights on the pandemic's economic impacts and vaccine development. He discusses how delayed vaccines forced society into alternative safety measures like school closures. Mulligan critiques FDA regulations that hinder timely drug access and highlights the tension between profit and urgent health needs in vaccine production. He also reflects on the chaotic early days of COVID-19 and the consequences of government policies, emphasizing freedom and opportunity costs in response to the crisis.

Casey Mulligan, Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, discusses his journey into economics, the influence of Chicago Price Theory in academia and government, positive experiences in DC, declining drug prices, career advice for economists, and the relevance of past topics in economics and the legacy of capitalism and freedom in the 21st century.

Peter Coy, an economics writer for The New York Times, Kathryn Anne Edwards, a labor economist and consultant, and Casey Mulligan, a University of Chicago professor, delve into how the economy shapes presidential choices in 2024. They discuss Trump's proposed tax cuts and deregulations versus Harris's plans for affordable housing and increased corporate taxes. The conversation highlights the unusual low unemployment amid wage stagnation, inflation concerns, and the impact of tariffs on trade. They also examine regulations affecting low-income households and the critical role of immigrant labor.