SS 109 - Pope Francis & the Caring Society with Dr Robert Whaples

Jason Hartman talks with Dr. Robert Whaples, Professor and Chair in the Department of Economics, Wake Forest University and co-editor and managing editor of The Independent Review. The two discuss the current Pope's world view and the nature of the Catholic church today. Key Takeaways: [1:58] What is Pope Francis' world view? [6:23] How the economy is connected to the environment in the Pope's world view [12:02] Do we need environmental regulations and taxes? [13:49] Have we just exported our pollution? [19:05] Where does the Catholic church come in on the uneven playing fields of markets and oligarchies Website: www.Independent.org