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Profit, Power, and Policy | Business Ethics Insights
Dive into political economy, business ethics, and economic policy with professors Bill Keep and Nancy Lasher as they examine competitive markets and expose anti-competitive behavior and market collusion threatening today's economy. Learn how Adam Smith's principles apply to modern economic challenges.
Profit, Power, and Policy | Business Ethics Insights
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Is Congress for Sale? Lobbying and Political Economy in 2026
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Explore the current crisis in higher education and why academic freedom remains essential. This episode dives deep into challenges facing universities, the impact on free speech, and the future of learning
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