Luigi Zingales

Mentioned in 14 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Co-host of the Capitalisn't podcast, an economics-focused show that examines capitalism and market systems. Brings economic analysis and regulatory expertise to discussions on topics ranging from financial scandals to consumer protection issues like gambling app addiction. Appears regularly to question economic assumptions and propose policy frameworks addressing systemic issues in modern capitalism.

Appears On

Capitalisn't

Episode Appearances

Capitalisn't · Apr 16, 2026

Is The College Promise Broken? - ft. Noam Scheiber

“Co-host of Capitalisn't; economist providing comparative analysis with European examples and policy solutions”

College wage premium decline and generational ROI deteriorationStudent debt non-dischargeability and moral hazard in lendingUniversity marketing practices and degree program transparency

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Capitalisn't · Apr 2, 2026

The Real Cause Of Wage Stagnation - ft. Arin Dube

“Co-host engaging in economic analysis and questioning guest on monopsony and policy implications”

Monopsony Power in Labor MarketsWage Stagnation and Productivity DivergenceMinimum Wage Policy and Employment Effects

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Capitalisn't · Mar 26, 2026

Is Everyone Getting Adam Smith Wrong? - ft. Glory Liu

“Co-host exploring how Smith's warnings about merchant power apply to contemporary corporate influence”

Adam Smith's moral philosophy and Theory of Moral SentimentsRegulatory capture and institutional corruptionWealth concentration and political influence

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Capitalisn't · Mar 5, 2026

The Hidden Economic Dangers Of Supreme Court Overreach - ft. Steve Vladeck

“Co-host of Capitalisn't podcast; economist providing cynical analysis of Democratic Party strategy and institutional failures”

Supreme Court ideological alignment and partisan captureCongressional abdication of institutional checks on judiciaryInterest group litigation strategy and forum-shopping

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Capitalisn't · Feb 26, 2026

Adam Smith In The Age of The “Epstein Class” - ft. MP Jesse Norman

“Co-host of Capitalisn't podcast; conducted interview with Norman and debated relevance of Epstein scandal to broader systems”

Adam Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments and modern celebrity cultureCrony capitalism and merchant collusion against public interestMarket legitimacy and institutional trust as economic foundations

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Capitalisn't · Feb 5, 2026

Are Betting Apps Engineered for Addiction? - ft. Jonathan Cohen

“Co-host of Capitalisn't providing economic analysis and proposing fiduciary duty framework as regulatory solution”

Sports Betting Addiction Engineering and App DesignPost-2018 Murphy Decision Regulatory LandscapePredatory Data Analytics and VIP Host Programs

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Capitalisn't · Jan 22, 2026

Can We Build a Middle Class Without Factories? - ft. Dani Rodrik

“Co-host of Capitalisn't podcast; questions service job productivity and sustainability compared to manufacturing”

Manufacturing Employment Decline and Job DisplacementService Economy Development and ProductivityMiddle-Class Reconstruction and Economic Dignity

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Capitalisn't · Jan 6, 2026

How To Fix The American Tax System - ft. Ray Madoff

“Capitalisn't co-host and economist providing political economy perspective on tax reform feasibility”

Estate Tax Reform and LoopholesTaxable Income vs. Tax RatesWealth Transfer Taxation

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Capitalisn't · Dec 18, 2025

How Capitalism Became Global ft. Sven Beckert

“Co-host of Capitalisn't podcast; University of Chicago economist engaging in critical dialogue about state, markets, and democracy”

Global History of CapitalismState Role in Market FormationMerchant-State Alliances in Europe

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Capitalisn't · Dec 4, 2025

Why Matthew Yglesias Is Skeptical Of Anti-Monopoly Policies

“Co-host; economist arguing for stronger antitrust enforcement and questioning abundance framework”

Antitrust Policy and Big Tech RegulationPrice Controls and Complementary Goods EconomicsPlatform Two-Sided Markets and Network Effects

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Capitalisn't · Nov 20, 2025

Are Big Tech’s Regulators “Cowards”? ft. Tim Wu

“Co-host discussing antitrust strategy, market definition, and Meta case; advocates for structural separation.”

Platform Monopolies and Market ConcentrationAntitrust Enforcement and Merger BlockingStructural Separation and Interoperability Standards

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Capitalisn't · Nov 6, 2025

Why Economists Should Care About Inequality, with Branko Milanovic

“Co-host engaging in debate about democracy-capitalism linkage and national inequality priorities”

Global Inequality and Domestic Political StabilityPredistribution vs. Redistribution Policy FrameworksDemocracy-Capitalism Relationship and Trade-offs

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Capitalisn't · Oct 30, 2025

Nobel Economist Reveals Why Economic Models Keep Failing Us, ft. Richard Thaler

“Co-host of Capitalisn't podcast and economist at University of Chicago engaging in dialogue with Thaler”

Behavioral Economics and Rational Actor ModelsAutomatic Enrollment in Retirement Savings PlansSubscription Cancellation and Consumer Protection Policy

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Capitalisn't · Oct 16, 2025

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About AI, with Arvind Narayanan

“Co-host of Capitalisn't podcast; focuses on capitalism and institutional economics implications of AI”

AI Bubble Risk and Economic ImpactAI Deployment vs. Development SpeedBenchmark Gaming and Real-World AI Performance

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