Exchanges with Evan Lucas

Exchanges with Joesph Healy: Wealth of Nations for Modern Australia

Exchanges with Evan Lucas

Show Notes

This week, Joseph Healy, co-founder of Judo Bank, joins us to explore the enduring relevance of Adam Smith’s economic principles in today’s Australia.

We dive into the often-overlooked connection between economics and morality, the role of education in driving equality and productivity, and why businesses must start viewing employees as long-term assets, not just costs.

Joseph also shares his concerns about the profit-driven direction of universities, the challenges within our current education system, and how Smith’s thinking can help rebalance economic priorities with societal responsibility.

It’s a powerful reminder that good economics starts with good values

Follow Joesph here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-healy-6638974b/ Book: https://majorstreet.com.au/collections/new-release/products/what-would-adam-smith-make-of-modern-australia-br-i-small-by-joseph-healy-i-small

Follow Evan here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/ website: https://evanlucas.com.au/

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