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Uncle Sam can’t count
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Why does federal aid seem to have a reverse Midas touch? Drawing on examples from the nation's past and present—from the fur trade and railroads, to cars and chemicals, to aviation and Solyndra—"Uncle Sam Can't Count” is a sweeping work of economic history that explains why the federal government cannot and should not pick winners and losers in the private sector.
In this episode, we bring you a presentation that was delivered as part of the 2015 Acton Lecture Series, featuring American historian Burton W. Folsom speaking on his book (co-written with Anita Folsom) “Uncle Sam Can’t Count.”
Uncle Sam Can't Count: A History of Failed Government Investments, from Beaver Pelts to Green Energy
Biden's 'stimulus' for a growing economy is all about central control | Acton Institute
America's public debt: Crisis or the cost of civilization? | Acton Institute
Emanuel Cleaver: People get 'saved' through government spending | Acton Institute
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
111 episodes
Manage episode 335122037 series 1445423
Why does federal aid seem to have a reverse Midas touch? Drawing on examples from the nation's past and present—from the fur trade and railroads, to cars and chemicals, to aviation and Solyndra—"Uncle Sam Can't Count” is a sweeping work of economic history that explains why the federal government cannot and should not pick winners and losers in the private sector.
In this episode, we bring you a presentation that was delivered as part of the 2015 Acton Lecture Series, featuring American historian Burton W. Folsom speaking on his book (co-written with Anita Folsom) “Uncle Sam Can’t Count.”
Uncle Sam Can't Count: A History of Failed Government Investments, from Beaver Pelts to Green Energy
Biden's 'stimulus' for a growing economy is all about central control | Acton Institute
America's public debt: Crisis or the cost of civilization? | Acton Institute
Emanuel Cleaver: People get 'saved' through government spending | Acton Institute
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
111 episodes
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