EconPop Podcast

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EconPop is the show that sifts through the haystack of popular culture to find the needle of economics within... and then stabs you with it! Hosted by comedian Andrew Heaton, with economist Steven Horwitz and professor of literature Paul Cantor. From EconStories.tv. Also available at http://youtube.com/econstories in shorter form with moving pictures!

Episode List

The Economics of The Hudsucker Proxy

Apr 2nd, 2015 5:55 PM

In this episode of EconPop, Andrew, Paul and Steve discuss the Coen Brother’s 1994 screwball comedy, The Hudsucker Proxy. Subjects include supply and demand, and the minimum wage.

The Economics of Robocop

Apr 2nd, 2015 4:54 PM

Andrew, Stevew and Paul discuss Paul Verhoeven's 1987 action classic, RoboCop. Subjects include innovation, public goods, and corporate skullduggery.

The Economics of It's a Wonderful Life

Jan 14th, 2015 8:43 PM

Andrew Heaton, Steve Horwitz and Paul Cantor discuss Frank Capra's beloved 1946 fantasy drama, It's a Wonderful Life. Subjects include loans and credit, banking, and FDIC insurance.

The Economics of the Treasure of the Sierra Madre

Dec 19th, 2014 7:28 PM

Andrew Heaton, Steve Horwitz and Paul Cantor discuss John Huston’s classic 1948 adventure film, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Subjects include subjective value, Karl Marx’s Labor Theory of Value, and opportunity cost.