The Baldy Center Podcast

Author: The Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy

The Baldy Center Podcast highlights University at Buffalo faculty research and perspectives on current events. We focus on interdisciplinary scholars of law, legal institutions, and social policy. Visit The Baldy Center online to learn more: buffalo.edu/baldycenter
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Matthew Dimick discusses law, income inequality, and the economics of justice
Episode 53
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

The Baldy Center Podcast features Matthew Dimick discussing his recent book, Ending Income Inequality: A Critical Approach to the Law and Economics of Redistribution. Dimick explores how legal rules and institutions shape income distribution and the economy long before taxation occurs. He unpacks the concepts of redistribution, predistribution, and the “double distortion argument,” highlighting how law and society research can reveal the real impact of economic policy on inequality. This conversation touches on the interdisciplinary mission of The Baldy Center, and the role of law in creating a more equitable economic future. For the transcription, please visit Baldy Center Podcast Episode 53