Posts tagged Entitlements

Banter #72: A Nation of Takers

Oct9th
2012 2 Comments Written by Stu

In the latest episode of the Banter Podcast, AEI Scholar Nick Eberstadt sits down to discuss his new book, Nation of Takers, and talk all things entitlements – how the government’s role has changed, how large entitlements have grown, and how entitlements have changed the American character. Some of his findings might surprise you. Nick marshals an incredibly detailed knowledge of the economic and moral issues surrounding the country’s welfare programs, while still keeping the issues clear. Even Andrew manages to keep up. Look for his book out at the end of the month.

Show Notes:

Pre-Order: A Nation of Takers: America’s Entitlement Epidemic
WSJ Op Ed: Are entitlements corrupting us? Yes, American character is at stake
Nicholas Eberstadt’s AEI Scholar Page

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Banter #60: Fixing Entitlements

Jun8th
2012 2 Comments Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of AEI’s Banter Podcast, AEI economist Andrew Biggs comes into the studio to discuss all things entitlement reform. Andrew marshals his extensive knowledge of the subject to put into perspective the current unsustainability of entitlement spending, possible sources of reform, and how reforming entitlements is an imperative to help the disadvantaged. We also discuss public sector unions in the wake of Wisconsin. This being the fifth part (Stu, is that right?) of our Road to Freedom series, we also focus the discussion on just how entitlement reform can help maximize individual choice.

Andrew Biggs Study: Wisconsin after Act 10

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Banter #4: The One about Paul Ryan and Entitlements (with Andrew Biggs)

Apr7th
2011 1 Comment Written by Apoorva

This time on Banter, Apoorva and Stu sit down with AEI Resident Scholar Andrew Biggs to chat about Paul Ryan’s new budget plan, entitlement reform, and a special piece of fan mail for Andrew.

Links:

The Path to Prosperity – Paul Ryan’s FY 2012 Budget Resolution
Entitlement Reform: What Next? by Andrew Biggs
The Right Way to Balance the Budget by Andrew Biggs, Kevin Hassett, and Matt Jensen
Why Ezra Klein’s ‘Easy Solution’ to Social Security is No Such Thing by Andrew Biggs
E.J. Dionne’s op-ed on Paul Ryan’s budget in the Washington Post

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