Heterodox Economists: Thorstein Veblen

Some 10 years ago, the United Nations came up with its Sustainable Development Goals, a series of objectives for the world around alleviating poverty and protecting the planet. But these days, it's clear that very few of those goals will be met by the target date of 2030. What happened? And what does the Trump administration's retreat from international development mean for the world? Adam and Cameron dig in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Cameron continue their occasional series on heterodox economists. This week, they discuss the life and work of the Austro-Hungarian Karl Polyani, born in the late 19th century and best known for his book The Great Transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Cameron continue their occasional series on heterodox economists. This week, they discuss the life and work of the American economist Thorstein Veblen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the month of July, Adam and Cameron are continuing their occasional series on heterodox economists. This week, they discuss the life and work of the Canadian American economist, diplomat, and author John Kenneth Galbraith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The value of the global art market is roughly $57.5 billion—but it’s an opaque market and difficult to assess. Adam attended the international art fair known as Art Basel this year. On this episode, he and Cameron discuss the global business of art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, won the Democratic Party’s mayoral primary election in New York City, defeating a widely known establishment figure, Andrew Cuomo. If Mamdani goes onto to become mayor, what will it mean for the city's economy? Also on the show: the future of NATO. Brought to you by: betterhelp.com/onestooze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Cameron discuss the fighting between Israel and Iran, as well as its impact on oil markets, geopolitical alliances, and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration is pushing immigration officials to deport at least 3,000 undocumented immigrants a day and up to a million this year. How will that policy affect the U.S. economy? Adam and Cameron discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The big Republican policy bill that extends tax cuts and reduces funding to some important federal programs will also do something else: In the coming decade, it will add $2.4 trillion to the national debt. That data point, based on research conducted by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, is the subject of today's episode. Also on the show: The economics of pilates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration has put its plans to impose a 50 percent tariff on all goods from Europe on hold for now. Adam and Cameron discuss the $236 billion trade deficit between the United States and the European Union, as well as the future of trade between the two powers. Plus: This year is the 60th anniversary of The Sound of Music, the classic Hollywood film starring Julie Andrews. Adam and Cameron look at the history of the real von Trapp family and the film's economic impact on tourism in Salzburg, Austria. Brought to you by: betterhelp.com/onestooze nordvpn.com/tooze (Exclusive NordVPN Deal: Try it risk-free now with a 30 day money-back guarantee) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices