Capitalisn't

University of Chicago Podcast Network

We investigate how capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today.

Hosted by economist Luigi Zingales and business journalist Bethany McLean, our podcast explains why capitalism can go wrong and what we can do to fix it.

Send us your questions or comments by emailing capitalisntpod@gmail.com

Cover photo attributions: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/research/stigler/about/capitalisnt.

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Feb 1, 2018 · 30 min
Capital Isn't in the 21st Century
Five years after Thomas Piketty’s surprise bestseller captured the zeitgeist of an anxious age, Kate and Luigi revisit the book to see how it holds up in the current political and economic climate. The verdict? Intriguing analysis, but limited impact.
Jan 18, 2018 · 27 min
Strange Fedfellows
It’s been 6 years since a member of the Federal Reserve improperly leaked information to an analyst. Kate & Luigi wonder what's really changed. Is the Fed still too cozy with big banks, the media and others with a financial stake in monetary policy?
Jan 4, 2018 · 27 min
College: What is it Good For?
As college enrollment goes up, social mobility continues its 50-year decline. Luigi and Kate look for answers in the latest research on the role of higher education. Are today’s universities engines of social mobility or simply bastions of privilege?
Jan 4, 2018 · 26 min
Mutual Understanding: Is Your 401k Working Against You?
Luigi shops for an airline ticket and ponders how our retirement investments might be hurting our wallets. New research suggests that giant mutual funds with large stakes in the companies of one industry can lead to reduced competition and higher prices.
Jan 4, 2018 · 29 min
Obama Wanted a Corporate Tax Cut Too
The new tax reform bill includes a dramatic reduction in the U.S. corporate tax rate. Is this a hand-out to the rich or a necessary measure to spur the economy? Luigi and Kate debate the pros and cons and break down the law’s impact on pass-through businesses.
Jan 4, 2018 · 27 min
Hail to the Chief of Facebook
Not long ago Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at a run for political office. Luigi and Kate debate whether a President Zuckerberg would give the social media giant a dangerous monopoly. Should government regulators do something to limit its power?
Dec 17, 2017 · 2 min
Capitalisn't Trailer
Luigi and Kate deliberate over the topics that will be discussed on Capitalisn't -- they range from market power to Italian history.

Capitalisn't

Capital Isn't in the 21st Century

Strange Fedfellows

College: What is it Good For?

Mutual Understanding: Is Your 401k Working Against You?

Obama Wanted a Corporate Tax Cut Too

Hail to the Chief of Facebook

Capitalisn't Trailer