John Nye
Raised in the Philippines and taught to be a well-rounded Catholic gentleman, John Nye learned the importance of a rigorous education from a young age.
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Nov 21, 2018 • 59min
John Nye on Revisionist Economic History and Having Too Many Hobbies
Is John Nye the finest polymath in the George Mason economics department? Raised in the Philippines and taught to be a well-rounded Catholic gentleman, John Nye learned the importance of a rigorous education from a young age. Indeed, according to Tyler he may very well be the best educated among his colleagues, having studied physics and literature as an undergraduate before earning a master’s and PhD in economics. And his education continues, as he’s now hard at work mastering his fourth language. On this episode of Conversations with Tyler, Nye explains why it took longer for the French to urbanize than the British, the origins of the myth of free-trade Britain, why Vertigo is one of the greatest movies of all time, why John Stuart Mill is overrated, raising kids in a bilingual household, and much more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Recorded October 30th, 2018 Other ways to connect Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Follow Tyler on Twitter Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Subscribe at our newsletter page to have the latest Conversations with Tyler news sent straight to your inbox.
May 5, 2008 • 1h 4min
John Nye on Wine, War and Trade
John Nye discusses Britain and France's trade policies, challenges the traditional narrative of free trade, examines the impact of tariffs on wine trade, explores the historical importance of beer and wine, and analyzes the influence of war on the economy and living standards in 18th and 19th century Britain.
