Antony Davies on Student Loan Forgiveness, Taxation, and Rampant Deficit Spending

 In this episode:Antony Davies, professor of economics at Duquesne University, joins the podcast to discuss the current state of the American economy, including the record-level inflation hurting American consumers and its roots in the government response to COVID-19how government policies surrounding taxation and government spending contribute to the inflation crisis, and how to restructure the tax code in a way that is more clear, more fair, and better for long-term economic prosperitywhy the Biden student loan forgiveness program encourages all the wrong incentives in higher education, and how university endowments can be leveraged towards better educational and financial outcomesTexts mentioned:“Words and Numbers” Podcast by Antony Davies and James HarriganCooperation and Coercion by Antony Davies and James HarriganMilton Friedman and Phil Donahue interviews“Free to Choose” documentary by Milton FriedmanBecome a part of ISI:Become a MemberSupport ISIUpcoming ISI Events