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September 14, 2025 41 mins

Discussing Economics with Vance Ginn


In this episode, Michael Liebowitz is joined by Vance Ginn, PhD—founder and president of Ginn Economic Consulting, Associate Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), staff economist at Americans for Tax Reform, and contributor to more than 20 think tanks.


Dr. Ginn brings his extensive background in public policy and economics to the discussion, including his experience as Associate Director for Economic Policy at the White House Office of Management and Budget from June 2019 to May 2020. Together, he and Michael explore pressing economic issues, government policy, and the principles that drive prosperity and freedom.


About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational Egoist


Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.


His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.


He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:


Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime

https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X


View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty

https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj


About Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational Egoist


Xenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, overseeing the publishing and promotion of each episode to reflect a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual integrity.


As a CEO, property manager, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for capitalism and individual rights, Xenia ensures the podcast stays true to its core values of reason, freedom, and personal responsibility.


Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup in Adelaide, where passionate thinkers gather to discuss Ayn Rand’s ideas and their application to life, politics, and culture.


Join us at: https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/


(Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup)


Because freedom is worth thinking about—and talking about.


Follow Life on Purpose—Xenia's thought-provoking essays at her Substack:

https://substack.com/@xeniaioannou?utm_source=user-menu


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