

Let People Prosper
Vance Ginn, Ph.D.
What works best to let people prosper? Join leading free-market economist Vance Ginn, Ph.D. as he works to understand this question through weekly interviews with interesting people on Tuesdays and weekly economic updates on Fridays. His insights build on past lessons, being president of Ginn Economic Consulting, and contributing to more than 15 think tanks while formerly teaching economics in academia and serving as chief economist of the White House's OMB. Dr. Ginn is a Christian, husband, father of three kids, classical liberal, and rock drummer who resides near Austin, Texas.
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Jul 9, 2024 โข 38min
Exploring Entrepreneurship and Federalism with John Tillman | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 104
Join me for Episode 104 of the Let People Prosper Show to dive into a discussion on the liberty movement in Illinois, the importance of federalism, and the benefits of entrepreneurship with John Tillman, CEO of the American Culture Project and chairman of the board at the Illinois Policy Institute.
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Jul 5, 2024 โข 12min
3 Reasons to Celebrate America | This Week's Economy Ep. 68 ๐๏ธ
Did you knowโฆ
๐๏ธ Federalism promotes state competition and innovation, balancing power and tailoring policies to local needs.
๐ผ Free-market capitalism drives economic growth through competition, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
๐ฝ Individual liberty is the cornerstone of American democracy, protecting personal freedoms against government overreach.
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Jul 2, 2024 โข 32min
Why Liberty Is Worth Celebrating on July 4th with Stephanie Slade | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 103
Join me for Episode 103 of the Let People Prosper Show to hear a deep discussion about fusionism, liberty, and more with the delightful Stephanie Slade, a senior editor at Reason, the magazine of "free minds and free markets"; a fellow in liberal studies at the Acton Institute; and a media fellow at the Institute for Human Ecology at Catholic University of America.
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Jun 28, 2024 โข 14min
Post Debate: 7 Things The Presidential Candidates Should Know | This Week's Economy Ep. 67 ๐๏ธ
With the 2024 election approaching quickly and last nightโs first presidential debate, I give a rundown on the top 7 things the candidates and those wanting to make a difference should know. The key is that states should lead the way by getting the federal government out of the way and returning power to the people.
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Jun 25, 2024 โข 38min
Improve Immigration by Strengthening American Values with Dr. Veronique de Rugy| LPP ep. 102
Join me for Episode 102 of the Let People Prosper Show to hear a deep discussion with the fantastic Dr. Veronique (Vero) de Rugy, the George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy and Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, who migrated from France to America.
We Explore:
-How the entrepreneurial spirit contributes to immigration between countries.
- What the differences are between national conservatism and classical liberalism.
- Which policies would improve the economic and fiscal picture.
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Jun 21, 2024 โข 12min
6 Lessons to Let People Prosper | This Week's Economy Ep. 66
Donโt miss Episode 66 with 6 things you didnโt read in the news this week:
๐ April's BLS State JOLTS report shows varied job market dynamics with Texas and Florida leading growth. Less government intervention is key to prosperity.
๐ซ Louisiana's new universal education savings account program expands K-12 options, showcasing the benefits of school choice.
๐ The latest CBO report highlights a dire fiscal situation, projecting $3 trillion deficits and $51 trillion debt by 2034. Pro-growth policies are crucial.
๐ Michigan needs improvements to sustainable budgeting and economic freedom to boost job creation and living standards.
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#EconomicGrowth #SchoolChoice #FiscalPolicy #JobMarket #ThisWeeksEconomy

Jun 17, 2024 โข 46min
How the Fed Destroys the Economy with Dr. Robert Gmeiner | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 101
Join me for Episode 101 of the Let People Prosper Show, where I discuss with the insightful Dr. Robert Gmeiner how the Federal Reserve's actions affect our economy. Dr. Gmeiner is an Assistant Professor of Financial Economics at Methodist University.
We Explore:
๐ Market Distortion and Inflation: How the Federal Reserve distorts market activity and creates inflation.
๐ Economic Growth and Interest Rates: How the Fedโs actions harm economic growth and manipulate interest rates.
๐ก Fiscal Policy and Inflation: Why fiscal policy is not the primary cause of inflation.
๐ฎ Planning for the Future: How you should plan to deal with elevated inflation for years to come.
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Jun 14, 2024 โข 11min
7 Keys to What the Jobs and Inflation Reports Donโt Tell YOU | This Week's Economy Ep. 65 ๐๏ธ
Did you know...
๐ Inflation remains high at 3.3% y/y, and the Fed's slow response is not helping.
๐ The latest jobs report shows a shift to part-time work and declining labor force participation, with real wages declining.
๐ก The Texas GOP's priorities miss key issues like spending restraint and property tax elimination, which are crucial for economic growth.
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Jun 10, 2024 โข 1h 14min
What Should Be the Future of Liberty? with Dr. Norman Horn | Let People Prosper Ep. 100
In This 100th Episode, Dr. Norman Horn, founder and president of the Libertarian Christian Institute, and I celebrate the 100th Let People Prosper Show episode and explore:
๐ Limited Roles of Government: What are the true, limited roles that government should play in our lives?
๐ Libertarian Convention Recap: How was the Libertarian Convention, and what were the key takeaways?
๐ Policy Comparisons: Comparing the policies of Joe Biden (Democrat candidate), Donald Trump (Republican candidate), and Chase Oliver (Libertarian candidate).
โ๏ธ Big-Government Conservatism: Why are Conservative Nationalists and Christian Nationalists essentially big-government, old-school progressives?
๐ Future of Liberty: What should the future look like for liberty and prosperity?
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Jun 7, 2024 โข 10min
How Is Government Spending Affecting Your Wallet? | This Week's Economy Ep. 64
Did you knowโฆ
๐ก 91% of Gen Z see housing affordability as crucial in choosing the next president.
๐ Recent reports show a move to part-time work and declining full-time positions, with inflation-adjusted purchasing power falling.
๐ฆ The FDIC's complex regulations and internal issues hinder bank efficiency and increase costs.
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