Episode #50: The Morality of Free Trade

Ray Keating moves beyond the politics and PR to get at the actual economics of taxpayer subsidies for stadiums and arenas.

Consider books by Ray Keating…

• Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here.

• Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here.

• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Order signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done.

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

Also, listen to Ray’s other podcasts – the PRESS CLUB C podcast and the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating podcast.

Have Ray Keating speak to your group. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com

Why does economics matter in the end? And what questions do you have about economics and the economy? 

Consider books by Ray Keating…

• Order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here.

• Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here.

• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Order signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done.

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

Also, listen to Ray’s other podcasts – the PRESS CLUB C podcast and the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating podcast.

Have Ray Keating speak to your group. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com

Ray Keating continues to explain why if you’re a warrior for social justice, then you should be a warrior for capitalism. 

Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six months going forward.

Consider books by Ray Keating…

• Pre-order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here.

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here.

• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Order signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done.

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

Also, listen to Ray’s other podcasts – the PRESS CLUB C podcast and the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating podcast.

Have Ray Keating speak to your group. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com

Ray Keating begins to explain why if you’re a warrior for social justice, then you should be a warrior for capitalism. 

Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six months going forward.

Consider books by Ray Keating…

• Pre-order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here.

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here.

• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Order signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done.

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

Also, listen to Ray’s other podcasts – the PRESS CLUB C podcast and the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating podcast.

Have Ray Keating speak to your group. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com

Ray Keating explains why the Super Bowl is not a super economic event for cities. 

Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six months going forward.

Consider books by Ray Keating…

• Pre-order The Weekly Economist III:Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle editions here.

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here.

• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Order signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done.

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

Also, listen to Ray’s other podcasts – the PRESS CLUB C podcast and the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating podcast. 

Ray Keating turns to country music star Brad Paisley to help clarify the economics of trade and immigration.  Can a 2009 song help us think more clearly on these big economic issues? Keating says: Absolutely!

Check out the video for Brad Paisley's "American Saturday Night" at https://youtu.be/tvdoKvHYxcA?si=Eob4H3eBQKoMqoLc. 

Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six months going forward.

Consider books by Ray Keating…

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here.

• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Order signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done.

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

Also, listen to Ray’s other podcasts – the PRESS CLUB C podcast and the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating podcast.

Have Ray Keating speak to your group. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com

Ray Keating looks at the economic and policy implications of recent changes in the U.S. population, and among key states. 

Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six months going forward.

Consider books by Ray Keating…

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here.

• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Order signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done.

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

Also, listen to Ray’s other podcasts – the PRESS CLUB C podcast and the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating podcast.

Have Ray Keating speak to your group. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com

Ray Keating looks at changes in state populations, and where people are moving to and from, particularly among the largest states. 

Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six months going forward.

Consider books by Ray Keating…

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here.

• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Order signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done.

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

Also, listen to Ray’s other podcasts – the PRESS CLUB C podcast and the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating podcast.

Have Ray Keating speak to your group. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com

Ray Keating notes that a stagnating and aging U.S. population would lead to serious economic woes, including reduced entrepreneurship. 

Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six months going forward.

Consider books by Ray Keating…

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here.

• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Order signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done.

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

Also, listen to Ray’s other podcasts – the PRESS CLUB C podcast and the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating podcast.

Have Ray Keating speak to your group. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com

Ray Keating does his best Dr. Seuss impression in trying to explain that when government Grinches endanger property rights, it turns out to be quite an economic fright. 

Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six months going forward.

Consider books by Ray Keating…

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here.

• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Order signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done.

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

Also, listen to Ray’s other podcasts – the PRESS CLUB C podcast and the Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating podcast.

Have Ray Keating speak to your group. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com