Talking Freedom, Economics and Passion with French Firebrand Veronique de Rugy

08/20/19 • 15 min

Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

Economist and French Firebrand Veronique de Rugy Visits Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Welcome to the Way the Renaissance Man podcast.

This is a show about ideas, personal empowerment, and celebrating the rational life. Our goal is to help each other discover the tools needed to better focus our minds, integrate our thoughts with actions, and live the lives we really want with your host Jim Woods.

Who's On:

This episode, Jim speaks with one of his favorite economists and writers, Veronique de Rugy, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University during FreedomFest 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ms. de Rugy is the author of a weekly opinion column for the Creators Syndicate; writes regular columns for Reason magazine, and blogs about economics at National Review Online’s the Corner. Her work has been featured in a variety of media outlets, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, CNN and Fox News. Ms. de Rugy received her MA in economics from the Paris Dauphine University and her PhD in economics from the Pantheon-Sorbonne University.

What's Discussed:

In this interview, you’ll discover why Veronique is one of Jim’s favorite free market advocates, and why he thinks her infectious passion and caring for the subject sets a perfect example that every Renaissance Man—and Renaissance Woman—can learn from. And much more...

Learn More with Links:

Veronique de Rugy Website: https://www.mercatus.org/veronique-de-rugy FreedomFest Website: https://www.freedomfest.com/

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Economist and French Firebrand Veronique de Rugy Visits Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Welcome to the Way the Renaissance Man podcast.

Who's On:

What's Discussed:

Learn More with Links:

Veronique de Rugy Website: https://www.mercatus.org/veronique-de-rugy FreedomFest Website: https://www.freedomfest.com/

Jim's Websites: Successful Investing Intelligence Report Fast Money Alert JimWoodsInvesting.com Bullseye Stock Trader

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Who's On:

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Learn More with Links:

Sabo's Website: http://www.http://unsavoryagents.com/

FreedomFest Website: https://www.freedomfest.com/

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