Political Economy Forum
The Political Economy Forum of the University of Washington discusses cutting-edge academic research in the area of Political Economy.
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#65 - Economism and Bad Economics - w/ James Kwak
November 22nd, 2021
In this episode, Prof. James Kwak of UConn School of Law speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about the impact of overly simple economic models on policy …
#64 - Drugs in Third Reich Germany - w/ Norman Ohler
November 15th, 2021
In this episode, Norman Ohler speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about "Blitzed - Drugs in Nazi Germany", Norman's work on the invention, use, and impact of …
#63 - Chicago's new PhD Program in Political Economy - w/ Scott Gehlbach
November 8th, 2021
In this episode, Prof. Scott Gehlbach of the University of Chicago speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about Chicago's new PhD program in Political Economy.
#62 - The Evergrande Crisis and Property Rights in China - w/ Susan Whiting
November 1st, 2021
In this episode, Prof. Susan Whiting of the University of Washington speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about the crisis of Chinese real estate developer …
#61 - The Political Economy of Gifting - w/ Tony Gill
October 25th, 2021
In this episode, Prof. Tony Gill of the University of Washington speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about gifting. While some have suggested that gifting is …
#60 - Return of the Pragmatic Center after Germany's 2021 Federal Election - w/ Niko Switek
October 20th, 2021
In this episode, returning podcast guest Niko Switek - former DAAD Visiting Professor in the Henry M. Jackson School and Department of Political …
#59 - Free Enterprise: From New Deal Opposition to Proclaimed Common Sense - w/ Lawrence Glickman
October 4th, 2021
Prof. Lawrence Glickman of Cornell University speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about the history and impact of the idea of "Free Enterprise" on American …
#58 – The State of the Clean Energy Transition – w/ Bruce Usher
September 20th, 2021
Prof. Bruce Usher of Columbia Business School speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about the current state of the transition towards renewable energy and the …
#57 - Building a Human Future in the Age of AI and Robots - w/ Frank Pasquale
September 13th, 2021
Prof. Frank Pasquale of Brooklyn Law School discusses his 2020 book "New Laws of Robotics - Defending Human Expertise in the Age of AI" with Nicolas …
#56 - China's War on Big Tech in 2021 - w/ Rogier Creemers
September 6th, 2021
Rogier Creemers of Leiden University joins Nicolas Wittstock to discuss the recent efforts by Chinese policymakers to regulate its digital technology …
#55 - The White Working Class and Rightwing Populism - w/ Joan Williams
August 30th, 2021
Prof. Joan Williams of UC Hastings discusses her book "The White Working Class - Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America" with Forum Fellow Nicolas …
#54 - Privacy is Power - w/ Carissa Véliz
August 23rd, 2021
Carissa Véliz - Associate Professor of Philosophy at University of Oxford - discusses her 2020 book - "Privacy is Power" with Nicolas Wittstock.
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#53 - Development, Inequality, and Corruption in Latin America - w/ Leticia Abad
August 16th, 2021
Prof. Leticia Arroyo Abad of CUNY Queens College speaks to Forum Fellow Nicolas Wittstock about political and economic development in Latin America …
#52 - Property rights and corruption in feudal England - w/ Sean Bottomley
August 9th, 2021
Senior Fellow Sean Bottomley of Northumbria University speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about the Court of Wards - a medieval legal institution in …
#51 - Education systems and technological change - w/ Marius Busemeyer
August 2nd, 2021
Prof. Marius Busemeyer of Konstanz University speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about education and vocational training systems. To invest in and improve …
#50 - Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose? The follies of persistence studies - w/ Abad and Maurer
July 26th, 2021
In this episode, Prof. Leticia Arroyo Abad and Prof. Noel Maurer speak to Nicolas Wittstock to present their criticisms of “persistence studies” - …
#49 - The Political Economy of Pandemics in the US - w/ Abad and Maurer
July 19th, 2021
Prof. Leticia Arroyo Abad and Prof. Noel Maurer speak to Nicolas Wittstock about their research on the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic - and its parallels …
#48 - Has Big Tech oversold its productivity? - w/ Victor Menaldo
July 12th, 2021
In this episode, Victor Menaldo speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about his forthcoming book on productivity within the US technology sector. Robert Solow …
#47 - Is Silicon Valley upending Democracy? - w/ Carles Boix
July 5th, 2021
In this episode, Prof. Carles Boix of Princeton University discusses his latest book - “Democratic Capitalism at the Crossroads - Technological …
#46 - The Meritocracy Trap - w/ Daniel Markovits
June 28th, 2021
In this episode, Prof. Daniel Markovits of Yale Law School speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about the US labor market, education system, and economic …
#45 - The Geography of Innovation in the US - w/ Enrico Moretti
June 21st, 2021
In this episode, Prof. Enrico Moretti of the University of California, Berkely speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about the economic geography of the United …
#44 - Innovation to Combat Climate Change - w/ Ralf Martin
June 14th, 2021
In this episode, Dr. Ralf Martin of Imperial College London speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about two recent papers that Martin co-authored. The …
#43 - The Digitization of State Repression - w/ Steven Feldstein
June 7th, 2021
In this episode, Senior Fellow Steven Feldstein of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program …
#42 - Improving Democracy through Debate - w/ Mark Alan Smith
May 31st, 2021
In this episode, Professor Mark Alan Smith of the University of Washington speaks to Forum Fellows Morgan Wack and Nicolas Wittstock about reforming …
#41 - Anger, Populism, and Modern Economics - w/ Mark Blyth
May 24th, 2021
In this episode, Dr. Mark Blyth of Brown University discusses his most recent book, Angrynomics, with Forum Affiliate Morgan Wack. In just under an …
#40 - Political Economy of Cancel Culture - w/ Victor Menaldo
May 17th, 2021
Victor Menaldo speaks to Nicolas Wittstock about a political economy approach to explaining the phenomenon of cancel culture.
#39 - Radical Markets for Radical Democracy - w/ Glen Weyl
May 10th, 2021
Glen Weyl speaks to Forum Fellow Nicolas Wittstock about his work with RadicalXchange and the reform agenda they propose. In his 2018 book with Eric …
#38 - Democratic Backsliding in American States - w/ Jake Grumbach
May 5th, 2021
Jake Grumbach, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington joins Forum Fellows Morgan Wack and Nicolas Wittstock to …
#37 - Can Taxes Improve Politics? - w/ Jonathan Weigel
April 26th, 2021
In this episode, Jonathan Weigel discusses his work with DRC officials to improve tax collection efforts and the political participation of local …
#36 - State v. the Internet? - w/ Natasha Tusikov
April 19th, 2021
In this episode, Natasha Tusikov discusses the co-edited volume "Power and Authority in Internet Governance: Return of the State?" with Forum fellow …
#35 - Invention, Innovation, and the British Industrial Revolution - w/ Anton Howes
April 12th, 2021
In this episode, Anton Howes - head of innovation research at The Entrepreneurs Network, discusses the history of invention in Britain with host …
#34 - Beautiful game, troubling results? - w/ Leah Rosenzweig and Yang-Yang Zhou
April 6th, 2021
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr. Leah Rosenzweig and Assistant Professor Dr. Yang-Yang Zhou discuss their recent paper "Team and Nation: Sports, …
#33 - Capitalism without Capital - w/ Johnathan Haskel
April 2nd, 2021
Prof. Johnathan Haskel and Forum Fellow Nicolas Wittstock discuss Johnathans' book "Capitalism without Capital - the rise of the intangible economy" …
#32 - Selling your Soul or Hedging? What are Income Pools?
March 26th, 2021
Selling your soul or sharing risk and gain access to productive networks? Income share agreements are controversial but may offer an opportunity to …
#31 - Why So Many Journalists Are Killed In Democracies - w/ Sabine Carey
March 24th, 2021
Professor Sabine Carey of the University of Mannheim speaks to Forum host Nicolas Wittstock about her work on the killing of journalists. Perhaps …
#30 - How Dictators (ab)use Democratic Institutions - w/ Anne Meng
March 15th, 2021
Anne Meng - Assistant Prof. of Political Science at University of Virginia and Forum host Nicolas Wittstock discuss how dictators use seemingly …
#29 - Special Townhall Discussion *Crossover with Neither Free Nor Fair?*
March 5th, 2021
In this special, crossover episode with the Neither Free Nor Fair?, Professors Long and Menaldo are having an open, live discussion with Forum …
#28 - Automatic Voter Registration to the rescue? - w/ Ellen Seljan
March 2nd, 2021
Professor Ellen Seljan from Lewis & Clark speaks to Forum Fellow Nicolas Wittstock on her recent work on the effects of automatic voter …
#27 - Online Foreign Influence Operations - w/ Shelby Grossman
February 22nd, 2021
In this episode, Research Scholar Dr. Shelby Grossman and Forum Affiliate Morgan Wack discuss Shelby's work with the Stanford Internet Observatory …
#26 - Far-Right and Far-Left in Europe - w/ Niko Switek
February 16th, 2021
Niko Switek, the DAAD Visiting Assistant Professor for German Studies at the Henry M. Jackson School for International Studies and the Department of …
#25 - Prison Gangs and Governance - w/ David Skarbek
February 8th, 2021
In this episode, Forum affiliate Megan Erickson speaks to David Skarbek of Brown University about his research on prison gangs and how prison systems …
#24 - Understanding Adam Smith -w/ Glory Liu
February 1st, 2021
Harvard Social Science Fellow Glory Liu speaks to Forum Fellow Nicolas Wittstock about Adam Smith's reception in the United States.
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#23 - Deplatforming and Impeachment - w/ Long and Menaldo
January 29th, 2021
Prof. Victor Menaldo and Prof. James Long of the UW Political Economy Forum discuss their recent piece on Section 230 and Trump’s deplatforming in …
#22 - Economic Perceptions and Policy Preferences - w/ Asli Cansunar
January 25th, 2021
Assistant Professor Asli Cansunar and Morgan Wack discuss how perceptions can shape policy preferences. They also touch on the influence social media …
#21 - Free Speech on Social Media - w/ Roddy Lindsay
January 18th, 2021
Prof. Victor Menaldo and Nicolas Wittstock host Roddy Lindsay, CEO of Hustle and opinion columnist at The Information, to discuss the implications of
Long and Menaldo: Insurrection, Sedition, Coup -- oh my! *Special Cross-over episode*
January 7th, 2021
Prof. Victor Menaldo of UW Political Economy Forum discusses with James whether the mob that attacked the Capitol is a coup attempt, insurrection, or …
Mark Alan Smith: Can Science Resolve Political Debates?
January 3rd, 2021
Professor Mark Alan Smith and Forum Fellow Nicolas Wittstock debate to what extent the results of scientific inquiry can inform public policy and …
Magistro and Menaldo: Populist Economic Policy
December 21st, 2020
PhD Candidate Beatrice Magistro and Professor Victor Menaldo make the case that all populist leaders pursue similar economic policy - regardless of …
Dennis Young: Immigrant Detention Centers
December 14th, 2020
Dennis Young, PhD student in Political Science at the UW, presents his research on Immigration Detention Centers in the US.
Will Gochberg: Land Rights in Uganda
December 7th, 2020
Will Gochberg, Postdoctoral Research Associate at Washington University in St. Louis speaks to Morgan about his dissertation project on …
#15 - Big Tech and Antitrust Policy - w/ Victor Menaldo
November 30th, 2020
In this episode, Professor Victor Menaldo and Nicolas Wittstock explore the facts, logic, and evidence behind the consumer welfare approach to …
Heath on International Scrutiny and Working Conditions in Manufacturing
November 23rd, 2020
UW Economics Professor and Forum Co-Founder Rachel Heath joins Forum Fellow Morgan Wack to discuss her paper on the effects of international scrutiny …
Long and Menaldo on Coups and Contested Elections in the US
November 14th, 2020
Victor Menaldo and James Long of Political Economy Forum discuss why a coup is unlikely in the US, the anxieties & realities of political …
#11 - Politician Performance Transparency - w/ Guy Grossman
November 7th, 2020
Forum Fellow Morgan Wack hosts Guy Grossman, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, founder and director of U Penn’s …
#10 - Economic Literacy - w/ Beatrice Magistro
October 30th, 2020
In this episode, Nicolas Wittstock hosts PhD Candidate Beatrice Magistro. They discuss Beatrice’s dissertation on the relationship between …
#9 - Gig Economy and Social Welfare Legislation - w/ Ben Glasner
October 23rd, 2020
In this episode of the Political Economy Forum Podcast, James Long hosts Victor Menaldo and Ben Glasner. They discuss the gig economy and the future …
#8 - Heidegger and Totalitarianism - w/ Mark Menaldo
October 19th, 2020
In this episode of the Political Economy Podcast Nicolas Wittstock hosts Mark Menaldo and Victor Menaldo. They discuss Mark's forthcoming piece on …
#7 - Liberalism, Academic Freedom, and Science - w/ Menaldo and Wittstock
October 12th, 2020
This episode is a conversation between Professor Victor Menaldo, Jesse – a friend of the forum who works for a Big Tech company – and Nicolas …
#6 - Neither Free Nor Fair? Presidential Debates--Special Crossover Episode!
October 5th, 2020
A special crossover episode of Neither Free Nor Fair? with the Political Economy Forum, James Long, Victor Menaldo, and Mark Smith discuss the …
Neither Free Nor Fair? - *New Podcast on Election Security*
September 26th, 2020
In this new podcast series, “Neither Free Nor Fair?” we will try to make sense of the evolving threats to election security and democracy in the US …
#5 - Populism vs. Liberal Democracy - w/ Menaldo and Wittstock
September 25th, 2020
In this episode of the Political Economy Forum Podcast, Professor Victor Menaldo and Nicolas Wittstock discuss the meaning and virtues of Liberal …
#4 - The End of Capitalism? - w/ Victor Menaldo
September 23rd, 2020
In this episode, Professor Victor Menaldo and Nicolas Wittstock discuss Capitalisms historical trajectory and the pathbreaking economic expansion of …
#3 - On Science and Evidence-Based Policymaking
September 14th, 2020
In this episode, the founders and organizers of the UW Political Economy Forum discuss the importance of the scientific method to improve how …
#2 - Is Cancel Culture Threatening Free Speech?
September 2nd, 2020
“If we don’t try to solve the fundamental problem behind the speech that we dislike and work only to mitigate the symptom — by censoring it — we …
#1 - What is Political Economy? - w/ Heath, Long, and Menaldo
September 2nd, 2020
In this episode, University of Washington Professors Rachel Heath, James Long, and Victor Menaldo discuss what Political Economy is and what it has …
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