Snapshots

Short interviews that look at current events through a Georgist lens, with economists, scholars and practitioners from around the world.

Latest episode · October 14, 2026

Poverty Traps and Escape Strategies

PhD candidate Nishu Mehrish of the New School for Social Research discusses poverty traps, the role of institutions and escape strategies for developing nations.

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October 26, 2023

Exploring Diaspora Bonds as a Modern Development Finance Alternative

In this episode, Dr. Aleksandr V. Gevorkyan, Associate Professor of Economics at St. John’s University, delves into the concept of "Diaspora Bonds." Drawing inspiration from the success stories of Israel and India, he…

September 23, 2022

Equitism as the Antidote for Failing Capitalism

This edition features a conversation with Mr. Tom Rossman from the Junto Group on the shortcomings of our existing economic system. According to Rossman, the answer to failing capitalism isn’t socialism but better…

July 12, 2021

Snapshot with Raphaele Chappe

In this Snapshot, Dr. Raphaele Chappe, assistant professor of economics at Drew University discusses the promise and perils of monetary policy in light of the Fed’s response to the Covid-19 induced recession.

March 9, 2021

Snapshot with Edward Harrison

In this Snapshot, I had the pleasure of speaking with Edward Harrison, a banking and Finance expert and also a trustee at the Henry George School about the current economic recovery. According to Mr. Harrison what we…

September 15, 2020

Welcome to Snapshots

Welcome to Snapshots, our new short video series where we look at current events through a Georgist lens. My guest today is Edward J. Dodson, a former financial sector professional and Georgist scholar with many years…

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