Episode #18
Bryan Caplan - Discrimination, Poverty, & Mental Illness
I interview the economist Bryan Caplan about his new book, Labor Econ Versus the World , and many other related topics.
April 12, 20221h 3m13 chapters
What this episode covers
I interview the economist Bryan Caplan about his new book, Labor Econ Versus the World , and many other related topics.
Where to start
How many workers are useless, and why is labor force participation so low?
How many workers are useless, and why is labor force participation so low?
Start at 0:33
Applying Hanania's unitary actor model to mental health
Applying Hanania's unitary actor model to mental health
Start at 42:01
Why do companies and colleges discriminate against Asians?
Why do companies and colleges discriminate against Asians?
Start at 33:13
People and topics
Key takeaways
- Intro
- How many workers are useless, and why is labor force participation so low?
- Is getting out of poverty harder than we think?
- Are elites to blame for poverty?
- Is human nature to blame for poverty?