

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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Apr 1, 2024 • 42min
The TRUTH About Government’s Role in Social Capital with John Phelan | Let People Prosper Ep. 90
Today, I am joined by John Phelan, economist at the Center of the American Experiment in Minnesota, on the Let People Prosper Show episode 90.
We discuss the following and more:
What is social capital, and why does it matter?
What should some states like MN, TX, and LA do differently, if anything?
Are there roles for the government to solve these problems?
John outlines the importance of social capital for people to flourish. Don’t miss this episode for more ways to let people prosper.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 11min
How Government Influences Bridge Repairs and Minors on Social Media | This Week’s Economy Ep. 54
In “This Week’s Economy” episode 54, I discuss the following and more:
What should President Biden do about the tragedy at Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge?
Which countries hold most of our debt held by foreign countries? The answer will probably surprise you.
Why do some on the right want more government in our lives, including Florida Gov. DeSantis’ social media ban for minors?
Will school choice happen in Louisiana and Texas soon?
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Mar 25, 2024 • 42min
Unlocking Opportunity: Reducing Licensing Burdens w Dr. Ed Timmons | Let People Prosper Ep. 89
Today, I am joined by Dr. Ed Timmons, the Service Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Knee Regulatory Research Center at the John Chambers School of Business and Economics at West Virginia University.
Join us on Let People People Show Episode 89 as we discuss the following:
- What’s the purpose of government licenses for occupations.
- Costs and benefits of occupational licensing.
- Ways to get the government out of the way of work.
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To watch the full episode with Dr. Dan Mitchell, click here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU7UnSmRy4w

Mar 22, 2024 • 13min
Who’s Really To Blame for the Housing Affordability Crisis: Investors, Markets, or Governments?
In “This Week’s Economy” Episode 53, I discuss the following + more:
- What’s up with the housing market?
- Will Louisiana be next to get universal school choice?
- Why can’t we treat people like people instead of pawns?
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Mar 18, 2024 • 36min
Beat Debt and Inflation Crises With Rules: Government Is The Problem
Today, I am joined by Dr. John B. Taylor, the George P. Shultz Senior Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution and the Mary and Robert Raymond Professor of Economics at Stanford University.
Join us as we discuss the economic situation, the performance of monetary and fiscal policies, the importance of policy rules like his famous Taylor rule, and lessons in economic freedom.
With economic freedom and policy rules, we are unlikely to let people prosper.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 8min
The SECRET of an Abundant Economy: Unlocking Work and Rest
In today’s This Week’s Economy episode 52, I discuss the benefits of economics, school choice, spending limits, abundance, vacations, and much more in 8 minutes!
I explain how abundance matters through a limited government that provides more rest and leisure.
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Mar 11, 2024 • 45min
Top 5 Ways That Social Mobility Helps Americans
Today, I am joined by Dr. Justin Callais, who is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Join us as we discuss social mobility in the 50 states, Louisiana’s economic and population challenges, sound economics, and much more. This includes the lack of social mobility in Louisiana from too much government.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 11min
The Truth about Super Tuesday and Biden’s SOTU
In today’s This Week’s Economy episode 51, I discuss the latest hot topics on Super Tuesday, Biden’s SOTU, universal school choice, 10 lessons in economics, and much more!
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Mar 4, 2024 • 43min
Junk Fees: What Are They Good For?
Today, I am joined by the Center for Freedom and Prosperity’s President Dr. Dan Mitchell. Join us as we discuss the hype about junk fees, the excessive spending crisis, and much more.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 10min
Supreme Court Hears Free Speech “Big Tech” Cases
In today’s This Week’s Economy episode 50, I discuss the latest hot topics on Big Tech, fiscal commission, sustainable budgets, Texas spending, school choice, and much more in 10 minutes!
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