In this episode of the AIER Standard, Ethan Yang sits down with the incoming president of the Public Choice Society, Christian Bjørnskov, who is the author of an award-winning paper on the use of emergency powers. The conversation explores why and how emergency powers paradoxically cause greater problems during periods of crisis, the most recent being the Covid-19 Pandemic. Furthermore, Chris offers insight into how Scandinavian countries like Denmark and Sweden keep their political leaders accountable beyond legal limitations, which are ultimately just words on paper. Chris is a professor at Aarhus University and a researcher at the Research Institute of Industrial Economics in Stockholm.
*** Please note that the opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and her guests. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Institute for Economic Research. The content presented in this show is intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered as financial advice. ***
1:45 Chris’s Path to Studying Political Economy
5:32 How Does Scandinavia’s Government Stay Accountable
10:52 The Power of a High Trust Society
13:20 Sweden’s Covid Policy vs Everyone Else
15:50 Why Emergency Powers Are Counterproductive
21:30 Blatant Misuse of Covid Emergency Powers
24:50 Why Freedom Does Not Come Back After an Emergency
32:00 The Weaponization of Emergencies
37:45 High Trust Cultures and Political Accountability
41:00 How Do Scandanavians Keep Their Leaders in Check
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