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Chelsea Follett on Cities that Changed the World

Chelsea Follett with Juliette Sellgren


October 13, 2023

Lawrence Reed on Best and Worst American Presidents

Lawrence Reed with Juliette Sellgren

October 6, 2023

‘Humiliations Galore’: Adam Smith meets Miracle Max

Jordan J. Ballor for AdamSmithWorks

A pivotal scene from The Princess Bride illustrates a key Smithian insight. 

The self & sympathy: A brief essay on David Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature (1739-40)

John Alcorn for AdamSmithWorks

Hume’s social psychology undercuts universal moral theories like Kantianism and Utilitarianism. For Hume, there are circles of moral concerns like family and community and these circles frame and circumscribe morality.

Pete Boettke on Mainline Economics

Peter Boettke with Juliette Sellgren


September 29, 2023

Great Antidote Extras: Jeremy Horpedahl on The Real Cost of Thriving Index

Amy Willis for AdamSmithWorks

We might disagree about how many goods and services are really necessary for a good life but we should be able to agree about what numbers to use to measure goods and services, shouldn't we? 

Great Antidote Extras: Samuel Gregg on The Next American Economy

Kevin Lavery for AdamSmithWorks

Lavery listens in to Samuel Gregg's Great Antidote episode and comes up with questions about how the past shaped our present and could help us to a better future. 

Phil Gramm on How Government Biases Policy Debate

Phil Gramm with Juliette Sellgren


September 22, 2023

What Adam Smith Ate: Fresh Dairy Cheese

Renee Wilmeth for AdamSmithWorks

"Once everyone was paid wages in real money, Smith noted everyone benefits '…when barter ceases and money has become the common instrument of commerce.'"

Great Antidote Extras: Jeremy Lott on Comics, Adam Smith, and More

Christy Lynn for AdamSmithWorks

Jeremy Lott talks about his hopes for his kids, finding meaningful projects, his favorite projects, and lots of Adam Smith. 

Jeremy Horpedahl on The Real Cost of Thriving Index

Jeremy Horpedahl with Juliette Sellgren


September 15, 2023

Great Antidote Extras: Emily Hamilton on Housing Deregulation

Kevin Lavery for AdamSmithWorks

NIMBYs, YIMBYs, and more in Lavery's Great Antidoe Extra on Emily Hamilton's episode on US housing and land use regulations.