The Economic Philosophy of Liberalism | Eamonn Butler

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In this episode of Liberalism in Question, we’re joined by Eamonn Butler, Director of the Adam Smith Institute, to discuss the economic philosophy of liberalism. From Adam Smith’s ”invisible hand” to modern free-market principles, we explore how liberal economic thought has shaped prosperity, innovation, and policy. How do Smith’s ideas on free markets, competition, and limited government remain relevant today? What lessons can we learn from classical liberal thinkers to tackle contemporary economic challenges? Join us for a fascinating conversation on the foundations of economic liberalism and its ongoing impact. 👉 Help promote sound economics: 🔹 Become a member: https://www.cis.org.au/membership-2-step-1/ 🔹 Make a donation: https://www.cis.org.au/support/donate/today/ 🔹 Make a donation: Learn more: https://www.cis.org.au/ 👉 FURTHER READING: Super for Housing: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/super-for-housing/ NZ’s housing policy success and implications for Australia: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/less-crowded-houses-the-success-of-nzs-housing-policy-reforms-and-implications-for-australia/ How government obscures its spending: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/gorillas-in-the-mist-how-government-obscures-its-spending/ Government spending and inflation: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/government-spending-and-inflation/ The Truth About The Tax Burden: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/the-truth-about-the-tax-burden/ 👉 CREDITS 🔹 Hosted by Robert Forsyth 🔹 Guest Eamonn Butler 🔹 Produced by Randall Evans 🔹 Music Licence Code: 4IBEVSEILUCGIHLX 🔹 All thanks to the Centre for Independent Studies. Subscribe to all our shows: What You Need to Know About delivers concise insights from CIS experts, breaking down complex topics like policy, economics, and societal challenges. Subscribe here: https://whatyouneedtoknowabout.podbean.com/ The CIS Research Collection delivers our research papers in an audio format so you can listen to them on the go. Subscribe here: https://cisresearch.podbean.com/ Liberalism in Question features thought-provoking interviews with world experts in politics and culture from a Classical Liberal perspective. Subscribe here: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ CIS Events Experience: From the studios of CIS our events team brings you engaging discussions from our live events, featuring lectures, panel discussions, and conversations with leading experts: https://cisevents.podbean.com/ All our links: https://linktr.ee/centreforindependentstudies