Is there such a thing as “Catholic economics”? In this episode, we explore the surprising roots and enduring relevance of distributism—an economic philosophy grounded in Catholic social teaching. Championed by thinkers like G.K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc, distributism rejects both unchecked capitalism and state socialism, arguing instead for widespread ownership of productive property.
We’ll break down the principles behind Rerum Novarum, Quadragesimo Anno, and other papal encyclicals that outline the Church’s views on labour, capital, the dignity of work, and the moral limits of markets.
Whether you’re Catholic, curious, or just tired of the left-right economic binary, this video offers an alternative lens on how societies might structure their economies—with justice and subsidiarity at the centre.
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