The Hidden Costs of Worker Protections

What if the regulations meant to protect workers are actually holding them back?

In this lecture, we take a 10,000-foot view of economic freedom, exploring its critical role in creating prosperity.

From the hockey stick of human growth to the gains from trade, entrepreneurial discovery, and the value of voluntary exchange, this talk dives into the big questions:

- Why are some countries rich while others remain poor?

- How does economic freedom lead to higher living standards?

- Are labor regulations truly protecting workers, or are they limiting their choices?

Uncover the hidden costs of heavy-handed regulations, why growth matters so much to economists, and how seemingly small policy changes can transform lives.

This is your chance to challenge assumptions, rethink the role of economic freedom, and engage with the principles behind human progress.

Watch now and join the conversation with Professor Joshua C. Hall.

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