Why does government policy so often focus on short-term fixes instead of long-term growth?

In This Week’s Economy, we explore how political incentives shape economic policy—and why that leads to decisions that look good today but create bigger problems tomorrow.

We break down:
• Public choice economics and how politicians respond to incentives
• Why short-term policies like redistribution and regulation dominate
• How these choices distort markets and slow long-term growth
• Real-world examples—from price controls to subsidies
• What better, growth-focused policy should look like

The conflict: short-term political wins vs. long-term prosperity.

The takeaway: sustainable growth requires better rules—not just better intentions.
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Why do good ideas fail—and bad ones win?

In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I talk with Josh Bandoch about the art and science of persuasion and why facts alone aren’t enough to change minds.

We explore how people actually process information, the role of emotion and trust in decision-making, and why many policy arguments fall flat despite strong evidence.

If you want to become more effective at communicating ideas and influencing outcomes, this conversation offers practical insights you can use right away.

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Affordability isn’t improving—and policy is a major reason why.

In this episode of This Week’s Economy, we unpack how inflation, government spending, regulatory burdens, and supply restrictions are driving up costs and limiting opportunity across the U.S.

The conflict is real: policymakers keep expanding government while families face higher prices and fewer options.

We cover:
• March CPI and what it signals about inflation• Why job growth isn’t telling the full story• How federal spending is fueling long-term problems• State tax reform challenges and property tax pressures• The hidden costs of regulation and lawsuit abuse• Why data center restrictions threaten future growth

The payoff: practical solutions to restore affordability—cut spending, remove barriers, and let markets work.
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