Let People Prosper

In “This Week’s Economy” episode 56, I discuss the following and more in 10 minutes: What did the latest jobs and inflation reports tell us about the Fed’s next steps? How should states advance pro-growth policies? Why did the Teamsters Union block autonomous vehicles in Kentucky? Please like this episode, subscribe, share it on social media, and rate and review it. I would appreciate it if you would become a subscriber to my Substack newsletter so you’ll receive my episodes, show notes, and other valuable insights in your inbox twice per week at vanceginn.substack.com. You can also find this information and more at vanceginn.com.

Today, I am joined by David Bahnsen, founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group and author of his latest book, Full-Time Work and the Meaning of Life.  David provides valuable insights on these issues and more on the following: How does full-time work provide meaning in life? What does the Bible say about work and a free and virtuous society? How does the government create barriers to work, and how should we remove them? Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and rate and review it. I would appreciate it if you would subscribe to my Substack newsletter so you’ll receive my episodes, show notes, and other valuable insights in your inbox twice weekly at vanceginn.substack.com. You can also find this information and more at vanceginn.com.

In “This Week’s Economy” episode 55, I discuss the following and more in 11 minutes: - What’s the latest on PCE inflation and real average weekly earnings, and the next steps for the Federal Reserve? - What did the latest Q4:2023 data for GDP tell us? - Which country’s people will Congress ban from buying property or selling goods and services from next? The latest on China… - How is the Texas economy, and how does it relate to the U.S. economy? - Should Texas expand Medicaid? I explain in a quote in the Texas Tribune. Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and rate and review it. I would appreciate it if you would become a subscriber to my Substack newsletter so you’ll receive my episodes, show notes, and other valuable insights in your inbox twice per week at vanceginn.substack.com. You can also find this information and more at vanceginn.com.

Today, I am joined by John Phelan, economist at the Center of the American Experiment in Minnesota, on the Let People Prosper Show episode 90.  We discuss the following and more: What is social capital, and why does it matter? What should some states like MN, TX, and LA do differently, if anything? Are there roles for the government to solve these problems? John outlines the importance of social capital for people to flourish. Don’t miss this episode for more ways to let people prosper. Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter to get my podcast show notes and much more in your inbox: vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for more economic insights: vanceginn.com

In “This Week’s Economy” episode 54, I discuss the following and more: What should President Biden do about the tragedy at Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge? Which countries hold most of our debt held by foreign countries? The answer will probably surprise you. Why do some on the right want more government in our lives, including Florida Gov. DeSantis’ social media ban for minors?  Will school choice happen in Louisiana and Texas soon? Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes on Substack: www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for more economic insights: www.vanceginn.com

Today, I am joined by Dr. Ed Timmons, the Service Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Knee Regulatory Research Center at the John Chambers School of Business and Economics at West Virginia University.  Join us on Let People People Show Episode 89 as we discuss the following: - What’s the purpose of government licenses for occupations. - Costs and benefits of occupational licensing. - Ways to get the government out of the way of work. Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack - www.vanceginn.substack.com  Visit my website for economic insights - www.vanceginn.com To watch the full episode with Dr. Dan Mitchell, click here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU7UnSmRy4w 

In “This Week’s Economy” Episode 53, I discuss the following + more: - What’s up with the housing market? - Will Louisiana be next to get universal school choice? - Why can’t we treat people like people instead of pawns?  Please like this episode, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. Subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack - www.vanceginn.substack.com  Visit my website for economic insights - www.vanceginn.com

Today, I am joined by Dr. John B. Taylor, the George P. Shultz Senior Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution and the Mary and Robert Raymond Professor of Economics at Stanford University.  Join us as we discuss the economic situation, the performance of monetary and fiscal policies, the importance of policy rules like his famous Taylor rule, and lessons in economic freedom. With economic freedom and policy rules, we are unlikely to let people prosper.  Please like this show, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes for this episode on Substack and subscribe to receive it in your inbox: vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights: vanceginn.com

In today’s This Week’s Economy episode 52, I discuss the benefits of economics, school choice, spending limits, abundance, vacations, and much more in 8 minutes! I explain how abundance matters through a limited government that provides more rest and leisure. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes for this episode on Substack and subscribe to receive it in your inbox: www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights: www.vanceginn.com

Today, I am joined by Dr. Justin Callais, who is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Join us as we discuss social mobility in the 50 states, Louisiana’s economic and population challenges, sound economics, and much more. This includes the lack of social mobility in Louisiana from too much government. Please like this video, subscribe to the channel, share it on social media, and provide a rating and review. See show notes for this episode on Substack and subscribe to receive it in your inbox: www.vanceginn.substack.com Visit my website for economic insights: www.vanceginn.com