Cathonomics: How Catholic Tradition Can Create a More Just Economy || Anthony Annett
Channel: Fairfield University
Date: 2023-04-19

In this enlightening lecture, Dr. Anthony Annett delves into the intersection of Catholic tradition and modern economics, exploring how values such as solidarity and reciprocity can reshape our financial systems. Drawing upon Catholic Social teaching, he critiques neoliberalism, emphasizing the need for government intervention to ensure fairness and equity. Addressing the influence of Catholic Social teachings on post-war democracies, Dr. Annett also touches on the evolution of global trade agreements and shares his reservations about Bitcoin's value. Dive in to discover how religious principles can offer guidance in our economic endeavors and societal structures.

0:45:  Dr. Anthony Annett, author of 'Cathonomics', discusses how Catholic tradition can create a more just economy.
7:38:  The video discusses the importance of values such as solidarity, reciprocity, and the universal destination of goods in economic transactions.
14:46:  Catholic Social teaching emphasizes government intervention to redistribute resources and condemns neoliberalism.
23:05:  The speaker discusses the concept of placing moral boundaries around the market economy according to Catholic Social teaching.
30:06:  The video discusses the influence of Catholic Social teaching on the development of post-war Christian and social democracy, particularly in the area of Economics.
36:39:  The period between 1914 and 1980 saw a significant rise in taxation and government spending, leading to a prosperous economy.
43:38:  Pope Francis invites people from around the world to dream of a new economy and gives young people the opportunity to lead.
50:39:  Reforming global trade agreements is possible and necessary, particularly in addressing investor-state dispute resolution mechanisms and negotiating tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
57:00:  The speaker is skeptical about the value of Bitcoin and believes it is mainly used by libertarians and criminals.


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