Liberty Conspiracy - 10-11-13 - Two Big Lessons in Political-Economics: Govt Parks v Private, The Errors of Insider Trading Bans




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Summary: Welcome back! Halloween is just weeks away, and the scares are increasing in frequency. Take a look at how the politicians have rigged their fake "shut-down" to effect certain things (most of them unconstitutional) but not effect others (again, most unconstitutional, but the programs the politicians enjoy have often been left unscathed). In this mighty pod, Gardner Goldsmith (who's new book is called "BITE" and comes out soon via Pendragon press dot net!) pulls a lesson from the jaws of the political animal, seeing the differences between how the gubment operates something (even with the best of intentions of Park Rangers considered) and how private operators work in a competitive system. He also takes a stab at a govt policy that is often unquestioned: the prohibition of so-called "insider trading". These two lessons are the kinds of things most economics classes don't get into, but we think they are of great value! Hope you do, too! And we hope you'll spread the word about us by linking to a friend or loved one, or both, or an enemy! Music by Girls Against Boys "Super-fire", "Click Click", "Disco Six Six Six", "Cruise Your (New Baby Fly) Self", The Dukes of Stratosphear (correct spelling) "What in the World?", A skit from Dead Ringers featuring John Culshaw as the 4th Doctor, and The Trashmen "Surfin' Bird"! Head to www.libertyconspiracy.com to hang out and post ideas! Be Seeing You!