#367 – Robert Lawson, SMU - Initially This Whole Thing Was A Tax Dodge So I Could Go Drink In Cuba

<p>In episode 367, we welcome our guest, Robert Lawson, director of the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom at (SMU) and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3m3TSGW">Socialism Sucks: Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World</a>.</p> <p>In today’s episode, we’re talking about some of my favorite topics – capitalism, travel, and beer! Robert traveled around the world to visit socialist countries and let’s just say the crappy beer wasn’t the only thing he didn’t like about the trip.   We start by defining what true socialism is, why Sweden isn’t actually a socialist country, and look at Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea to see what true socialism looks like in the world today. Surprise, surprise: it’s not good.  Next, we discuss why socialism has a false utopian vision for the world and the reasons why this terrible idea just won’t go away.</p> <p>As we wind down, we chat about some current topics in the U.S., including UBI, student-loan forgiveness, and the lack of financial education in schools.  </p> <p>-----</p> <p>Follow Meb on <a href= "https://twitter.com/MebFaber">Twitter</a>, <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebanefaber/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">LinkedIn</a> and <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvWzzrVUA_DSCoKXL6GU2w">YouTube</a></p> <p>For detailed show notes, click <a href= "https://mebfaber.com/2021/11/10/e367-robert-lawson/">here</a></p> <p>To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our <a href= "https://theideafarm.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=6750faf5c6091bc898da154ff&id=7249739cdb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mailing list</a> or visit us at <a href= "http://www.cambriainvestments.com/">cambriainvestments.com</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Today’s episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.masterworks.io/meb">Masterworks</a>. Masterworks is opening the doors to top-tier, blue-chip art investments to everyone. Visit <a href= "http://www.masterworks.io/meb">masterworks.io/meb</a> to skip their wait list.</p> <p>Today’s episode is sponsored b