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Recorded September 29, 2026

Economic Freedom II

with Peter Jacobsen

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Philosophy
“Little else is requisite to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism, but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice.”
— Adam Smith

What is the evidence that economic freedom promotes human flourishing? How do fiscal policy, monetary policy, and international trade policy impact economic freedom and outcomes such as poverty, healthcare, and life expectancy?

Application

States that spend less, tax less, and grow fastest

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