Adam Smith In The Age of The “Epstein Class” - ft. MP Jesse Norman
From Capitalisn't by University of Chicago Podcast Network
February 26, 2026 · 56 min · Season 2 · Episode 154
About this episode
The episode explores Adam Smith's perspective on modern crony capitalism and the implications of the 'Epstein class'.
What would the "father of economics" think about today's crony capitalism, and what would he make of the so-called "Epstein class"?
People in this episode
Guest: Jesse Norman
Topics covered
- crony capitalism
- economics
- Adam Smith
- social class
- political economy
Keywords
- Adam Smith
- crony capitalism
- Epstein class
- economics
- political economy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Chicago Podcast Network, Epstein class
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