EPISODE · May 30, 2023 · 44 MIN
Alexander Salter on Distributism, Common Good Capitalism, and Wilhelm Röpke
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In this episode:Alexander Salter, professor of economics at Texas Tech University, joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The Political Economy of Distributismhow capitalism does or does not support the common good of society, and how the re-emergence of discourse about the common good in politics can be bolstered by returning to the distributist writerswhat Wilhelm Röpke contributed to both economic science and towards creating a “humane economy,” and why we need to read him todayTexts Mentioned:The Political Economy of Distributism by Alexander Salter“Catholic Social Doctrine and the Dignity of Work” by Sen. Marco RubioThe Servile State by Hilaire BellocThe Outline of Sanity by G.K. ChestertonA Humane Economy by Wilhelm Röpkeawsalter.comBecome a part of ISI:Become a MemberSupport ISIUpcoming ISI Events
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In this episode: Alexander Salter, professor of economics at Texas Tech University, joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The Political Economy of Distributismhow capitalism does or does not support the common good of society, and how the re-emergence of discourse about the common good in politics can be bolstered by returning to the distributist writerswhat Wilhelm Röpke contributed to both economic science and towards creating a “humane economy,” and why we need to read him today...
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