Government Handouts Threaten America's Future | This Week's Economy Ep. 57

In the 12-minute “This Week’s Economy” episode, I discuss the following (and more!): - Why is Congress spending more on foreign affairs when we’re in a spending crisis?  - Are tariffs the best way to reduce trade deficits with other countries? - How can Texas eliminate property taxes?  - Why are industrial policy and handouts to individuals or businesses doomed to fail? Please like this episode, subscribe, share it on social media, and rate and review it. I would appreciate it if you would become a subscriber to my Substack newsletter so you’ll receive my episodes, show notes, and other valuable insights in your inbox twice per week at vanceginn.substack.com. You can also find this information and more at vanceginn.com.

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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.