Published Dec 12, 2011
Michael Munger on Profits, Entrepreneurship, and Storytelling
Michael Munger joins Russ Roberts to delve into the intricate dynamics of entrepreneurship and profits, examining how market errors are corrected through innovation and ethical profit-making. They discuss the philosophical underpinnings of wealth creation versus rent-seeking, and how capitalism can harness self-interest for societal benefit.

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