11 episodes

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!

EconPop Podcast EconStories.tv

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

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!

    The Economics of The Hudsucker Proxy

    The Economics of The Hudsucker Proxy

    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.

    • 30 min
    The Economics of Robocop

    The Economics of Robocop

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

    • 29 min
    The Economics of It's a Wonderful Life

    The Economics of It's a Wonderful Life

    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.

    • 45 min
    The Economics of the Treasure of the Sierra Madre

    The Economics of the Treasure of the Sierra Madre

    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.

    • 33 min
    The Economics of Elysium

    The Economics of Elysium

    Andrew Heaton, Steve Horwitz and Paul Cantor discuss the 2013 dystopian thriller, Elysium. Subjects include income inequality, innovation, and jobs.

    • 36 min
    The Economics of Back To School

    The Economics of Back To School

    Andrew Heaton, Steve Horwitz and Paul Cantor discuss the 1986 “slob comedy” classic, Back To School. Subjects include human capital and the "value" of education.

    • 47 min

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14 Ratings

14 Ratings

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