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Disunion: The Government Union ReportAdministrative Bloat and Union Power: How Teachers Lose While Bureaucrats WinPublic schools keep adding more administrators while student performance stagnates—and teachers see little benefit. In this episode of Disunion: The Government Union Report, host David Osborne sits down with Corey DeAngelis and Christos Makridis to unpack their research on how teachers unions drive administrative growth at the expense of classrooms.Corey and Christos explain why student enrollment has stayed flat while administrative staff has ballooned nearly 95% since 2000, how union incentives fuel this growth, and why teacher salaries have barely budged in decades. They also discuss the impact of right-to-work laws, the fallout from the Supreme Court’s Jan...
2025-09-2345 min
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program — Events and InterviewsASU’s Dr. Christos Makridis Speaks at the 2025 Employee Ownership Ideas ForumIn this clip, ASU’s Dr. Christos Makridis speaks at the 2025 Employee Ownership Ideas Forum. For additional resources, visit our website: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/videos/asus-dr-christos-makridis-speaks-at-the-2025-employee-ownership-ideas-forum/ Or subscribe to our podcast and listen on the go: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/aspeneop/For other session videos, visit the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aspeneopThe 2025 Employee Ownership Ideas Forum took place on April 9-10, 2025, virtually and in Washington DC. The Forum is proudly co-hosted by the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and the Institute for...
2025-06-1306 min
Behind the Curtain by Living OperaChristos Makridis — Behind the Economics of Arts and CultureSend us a textWhat happens when rigorous economic research meets the world of classical music? Prepare to have your assumptions challenged as Soula Parassidis interviews economist Christos Makridis about his groundbreaking research quantifying the true value of arts and culture in our communities.With seven degrees (including two PhDs from Stanford) and over 80 published academic papers, Christos brings unprecedented analytical rigor to questions the arts sector has long struggled to answer quantitatively. How much do people actually value living near theaters and cultural venues? The answer, according to his research...
2025-04-0423 min
Behind the Curtain by Living OperaFuture-Proofing Opera and Classical MusicSend us a textThis episode centers on the concept of future-proofing in the arts, exploring the grim employment statistics facing musicians and the need for adaptability and innovation. The discussion emphasizes mentorship, personal branding, and proactive roles for artists to reshape their futures in an evolving landscape.• Exploring the concept of future-proofing and its relevance to opera • Analyzing employment growth trends in the arts sector • Discussing the disconnect between education and real-world demands • Highlighting the significance of mentorship and networking opportunities • Emphasizing the importance of personal branding in the digital age •...
2025-01-0739 min
Behind the Curtain by Living Opera2025 Predictions in Opera – The Digital RenaissanceSend us a textWe explore optimistic predictions for the opera industry in 2025, discussing the importance of digital transformation, operational efficiency, regional engagement, collaboration, and audience education. The conversation emphasizes finding creative solutions to empower artists, connect with communities, and revitalize the art form.• Digital platforms will enhance audience reach through on-demand content • Organizations need to streamline operational costs to support artists better • Regional markets will provide new opportunities for community engagement • Co-productions and resource sharing are predicted to rise for greater creative output • Strategic audience development through outreach and immersive experiences is...
2025-01-0226 min
Cut The Tie | Own Your SuccessLessons in Authentic Marketing with Christos MakridisSend us a textNever Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas HelfrichChristos Makridis, an expert in technical writing and data-driven storytelling, joins the podcast to discuss how to restore trust in marketing through authenticity, clarity, and actionable content. Drawing on his extensive academic and professional experience, Christos provides unique insights into how businesses can effectively communicate their value in an increasingly noisy digital world.About Christos Makridis:Christos Makridis is an associate professor, researcher, and entrepreneur with dual doctorates in economics and engineering from Stanford University. He...
2024-12-1341 min
Behind the Curtain by Living OperaDissecting Artist Economics with Christos MakridisSend us a textWhat happens when the worlds of economics and opera collide? Christos Makridis, professor, entrepreneur, social scientist, and co-founder of Living Opera, joins us to explore this unique intersection and reveal why the arts often go unnoticed by those who study numbers and markets. Christos takes us on his journey from the realms of economics and engineering into the intricate world of the performing arts, sharing his research on artists' labor market experiences and the fascinating challenges of interpreting artistic careers through data. We uncover why understanding the...
2024-12-1046 min
Finding Genius PodcastEntrepreneurship & Labor Markets | Exploring Business From A Human Capital PerspectiveIn this episode, we connect with Christos A. Makridis, a Research Assistant Professor at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. In addition to his work at Arizona State, Christos is a Digital Fellow at MIT IDE, a Non-resident Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and a Non-resident Fellow at the Institute for Religious Studies at Baylor University. Christos works closely with both the business and academic sectors. He is the CEO and co-founder of Dainami and the CTO and co-founder of Living Opera – two startups at the cutting edg...
2024-09-2228 min
Finding Genius PodcastEntrepreneurship & Labor Markets | Exploring Business From A Human Capital PerspectiveIn this episode, we connect with Christos A. Makridis, a Research Assistant Professor at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. In addition to his work at Arizona State, Christos is a Digital Fellow at MIT IDE, a Non-resident Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and a Non-resident Fellow at the Institute for Religious Studies at Baylor University. Christos works closely with both the business and academic sectors. He is the CEO and co-founder of Dainami and the CTO and co-founder of Living Opera – two startups at the cutting edg...
2023-10-0228 min
The Data Scientist PodcastChristos Makridis on Generative AI and token economics!AI and Web3.0 are changing everything about society and the way we live.
Christos Makridis happens to be at the forefront of research in both areas.
We had the change to jump on a fascinating discussion about how generative AI affects our working lives, before talking about web3.0 and the current state of tokenomics.
We hope you enjoy it!
About the guest
Christos serves as a Research Professor at the W. P. Carey School of Business and Research Affiliate at the Global Security Initiative (both in...
2023-07-2618 min
The Crypto ConversationLiving Opera - the Intersection of Art and TechnologyChristos Makridis is the COO of Living Opera, an art and technology startup at the intersection of technology, fine arts, classical music, and philanthropy. Why you should listen Technology is a vehicle for creating transformative, immersive experiences that empower and inspire people at scale. By combining the timeless beauty of fine art, especially opera, with technological tools, Living Opera is building a flourishing worldwide community. The NFTs are a funding mechanism for giving: Living Opera provides free training and mentoring experiences for aspiring artists otherwise unable to receive resources, including providing them with...
2023-04-1231 min
The New GigChristos Makridis (Professor, Author & Entrepreneur) X Glen HodgsonI speak with Christos Makridis (Professor, Author & Entrepreneur) about the development of remote working and the digital transformation of work.
We also discuss the role of automation, AI and how enterprises adapting to the future of work?
2023-02-1830 min
Weld Recruiting: The Job Stories PodcastChristos MakridisChristos discusses his two start-ups, Living Opera and Dynamic, in this episode of The Job Stories Podcast. Living Opera is a multimedia company. They are also building classical music NFTs on the blockchain. His startup, Dynamic, is an AI and FinTech company that aims to help smaller and midsize banks deal with regulatory compliance issues. In this episode, Mason and Christos also discuss his journey into this industry, both of his startups, and the constant cycle of learning and absorbing knowledge, and his desire to cultivate a community of people who are passionate about arts philanthropy.
Christos’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c...
2022-12-2327 min
Cryptocurrencyteens#41 Interview with Christos Makridis — Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Nicosia and Chief Technology Officer, Head of Research, and Co-founder at Living OperaIn this episode, Christos Makridis joins the Cryptocurrencyteens Podcast to discuss his role as the Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Nicosia and Chief Technology Officer, Head of Research, and Co-founder at Living Opera. He explains what his company, Living Opera, aims to achieve — inspiring and supporting musicians and artists. Additionally, Christos shares information on the University of Nicosia and his advice for teenagers.
Learn more:
Christos Makridis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christosmakridis
Abigail Li (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cryptocurrencyteens
About Cryptocurrencyteens: https://www.cryptocurrencyteens.co...
2022-09-2528 min
Arranging Tangerines presented by Lydian StaterA Conversation with Christos MakridisIn this week’s episode, we catch up with Christos Makridis, the CTO/COO and co-founder of the Web3 multimedia startup Living Opera, to discuss how writing can be an approach to understanding the world, human capital, how NFTs and music are such a natural fit, the way Living Opera is working to support emerging opera musicians, the Magic Mozart NFT project, AI’s potential role in the arts, and the possibility of Web3 becoming a space for the common good. Christos Makridis is the CTO/COO and co-founder of Living Opera, a web3 multimedia startup that brings toget...
2022-09-1658 min
Macro Musings with David BeckworthCarola Binder on the Importance of Inflation Expectations and How Policymakers Should RespondCarola Binder is an associate professor of economics at Haverford College and is currently a visiting scholar in the Monetary Policy Program at the Mercatus Center. She is also an associate editor at the Review of Economics and Statistics and the Journal of Money Credit and Banking. Carola rejoins Macro Musings to talk about inflation expectations and uncertainty. Specifically, David and Carola discuss why we should care about inflation expectations, which survey measures are most important, how policymakers should respond, and more. Transcript for the episode can be found here. Carola's Tw...
2022-08-2253 min
Repurposing BusinessNew Metrics for Capital with Christos MakridisIf capital is to meet eternity and not be found wanting, do we need new metrics on how capital is successfully deployed? Who is doing a good job of measuring for eternity?
Join us this week as we discuss the New Metrics for Capital with Christos Makridis.
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2021-07-1952 min
The Education ExchangeEp. 187 - April 12, 2021 - What Is Causing the Schools Not to Open?The National Director of Research at the American Federation for Children, Corey DeAngelis, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss DeAngelis' new report, which investigates the likelihood of school reopenings amid the pandemic against funding in each district.
DeAngelis' report, "Are School Reopening Decisions Related to Funding? Evidence from Over 12,000 Districts During the COVID-19 Pandemic," co-written with Christos Makridis, is available now.
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3799694
2021-04-1225 min
Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan RundeReligious Liberty: A Cornerstone of Modern Democratic GovernanceIn this episode, Dan Runde is joined by Christos Makridis, a Digital Fellow with the Initiative on the Digital Economy at MIT and a Research Assistant Professor at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Dan and Christos sit down to discuss Christos’ article, “New Research Shows Religious Liberty Drives Human Flourishing — And Why This Matters Now More Than Ever.” They explore the concept of religious liberty and its two central components, the first being the freedom to choose what to believe, and the second being the freedom to worship as one sees fit. They go on to dis...
2021-03-2422 min
in Conversation: Education Policy with Educational Freedom Institute#32: School's Out: COVID or Unions?Christos Makridis, Digital Fellow at MIT, joins Corey DeAngelis and Matthew Nielsen to discuss new research that indicates that school lockdowns are highly correlated to union influence and power rather than health concerns.
Find EFI online at EFInstitute.org, @EF_Institute on twitter, and Educational Freedom Institute on Facebook and other social platforms.
2020-09-1947 min
The Dan Proft Show PodcastJune 5, 2020Fox Business regular Scott "The Cow" Guy" Shellady with the stunningly good (in context) May jobs numbers...V-shaped recovery still possible? Looting minority-owned businesses. As in '68, the riots aren't happening in most of America w/ Arizona State Professor Christos Makridis. Former FTC Commissioner under Reagan, Dan Oliver with five ways to grow the citizen and shrink the govt. Westminster Institute's Robert Reilly's defense of the founders. Miriam Mendelsohn's call for NY's Gov. Cuomo to lift the HCQ ban in light of the studies retracted both in The Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine. Thank God for A...
2020-06-061h 52