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Jan 12/2021

The Human Action Conference celebrates the 75th anniversary of Ludwig von Mises’s masterpiece. Hosted in Auburn, Alabama, May 16-18, 2024.
The Human Action Conference celebrates the 75th anniversary of Ludwig von Mises’s masterpiece. Hosted in Auburn, Alabama, May 16-18, 2024.
The Human Action Conference celebrates the 75th anniversary of Ludwig von Mises’s masterpiece. Hosted in Auburn, Alabama, May 16-18, 2024.
Human Action, the Way Forward | Jeffrey M. Herbener by Mises Institute
Dualism and Calculation: What Mises Taught Me about Economics and Capitalism | Robert P. Murphy by Mises Institute
The Human Action Conference celebrates the 75th anniversary of Ludwig von Mises’s masterpiece. Hosted in Auburn, Alabama, May 16-18, 2024.
The Human Action Conference celebrates the 75th anniversary of Ludwig von Mises’s masterpiece. Hosted in Auburn, Alabama, May 16-18, 2024.
The Human Action Conference celebrates the 75th anniversary of Ludwig von Mises’s masterpiece. Hosted in Auburn, Alabama, May 16-18, 2024.
In this week's episode, Mark analyzes the record high price of copper. He explains why Wall Street focuses on the price of copper and why this crucial economic indicator seems at odds with the weak global economy. This has serious implications for our economic future. Get a free copy of Mark's book, The Skyscraper Curse,[...]
“One of the great lessons of Mises’s Human Action is that the institutions of the free society—private property and sound money—make up the environment enabling economic progress and hence economic flourishing.” Presented at the 2024 Human Action Conference on Friday, 17 May 2024, at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.
"Sociology is in constant danger of thinking something is a law that is not a law. And economists frequently think that something is a hypothesis for the viable regularity when it is, in fact, a logically necessary truth. And Mises is a person who can set us right in all of this. and help us[...]
“We can build a society that’s based on peace and cooperation, and we can create a society that flourishes. That’s why the law of association is so important.” Presented at the 2024 Human Action Conference on Friday, 17 May 2024, at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.
“It is impossible to eliminate the entrepreneur from the picture of a market economy. So, an entrepreneur is central to our understanding of what a market is.” Presented at the 2024 Human Action Conference on Friday, 17 May 2024, at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.
“Read the great book of Mises. It’s the foundation that all of us have tried to develop and defend: the praxeological edifice of economic theory.” Presented at the 2024 Human Action Conference on Friday, 17 May 2024, at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.
“Human Action is the foundational work of modern Austrian economics, and that is reason enough for reading it. But there is an equally compelling reason for carefully studying Mises’s great treatise. For it is the antidote to the real and immediate threat to human liberty and society, represented by the prevailing social philosophy of progressivism.”[...]
“These days, Stoicism is very fashionable, and popular books on this subject are easy to find. Ludwig von Mises drew from a different tradition of Greek ethics, Epicureanism.” Presented at the 2024 Human Action Conference on Friday, 17 May 2024, at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.
“The empire can and should be dismantled. 1949 was a crucial mistake—a pivot point that has led to this massive fiscal and political crisis that we have in America today. This is pretty evident to a lot of us, but it was evident to Mises in 1949, and I think we should have followed his[...]
The Human Action Conference celebrates the 75th anniversary of Ludwig von Mises’s masterpiece. Hosted in Auburn, Alabama, May 16-18, 2024.
Mateusz "Matt" Machaj holds a PhD in economics and is a Fellow with the Mises Institute, who has also won both the Douglas E. French and the Lawrence Fertig prizes in Austrian economics. He joins Bob to discuss his new booklet from Routledge, which explains how mainstream economists have responded to the recent bout of[...]
In a recent symposium on Murray Rothbard's For a New Liberty, philosopher Matt Zwolinski takes issue with Rothbard on Murray’s views of freedom and property rights. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The decades of American and European intervention in Africa are coming to an end, and things are even worse for American interests there. Perhaps overthrowing governments and trying to dictate political outcomes wasn’t a good idea. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Despite statements from Biden and other progressives, profits in a market economy are not a form of plunder. Instead, they represent entrepreneurial gains that mostly benefit consumers. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mainstream economists claim money has purchasing power because the government issuing the money has so declared. That makes no sense. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
For most Americans, the debate is about what size the welfare state should be. But why is there a welfare state at all? Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Many people are selling their gold to make ends meet. Others are buying gold as insurance against mounting price inflation. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Unfortunately, these assaults on the First Amendment continue to find support even among people who pretend to be in support of freedom and opposed to federal power. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Despite the media definitions of the Trump trial as a “hush money trial,” the actual criminal charges are contrived and legally unprecedented. This is a show trial. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss a recent op-ed from a trio of octogenarian former Republican senators lamenting the state of the GOP. Discussed on the Show “Between Trump and Biden, what should real Republicans do?” by John Danforth, William Cohen and Alan Simpson: https://Mises.org/RR_186_A “To Stop the Left,[...]
Progressives claim that profits are an unjust transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich. In reality, entrepreneurs earn profits by directing resources from less valued to more valued uses to satisfy consumer needs. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
What better way to explain the relationship between higher-order and lower-order goods than with food? Here, we look at the falafel sandwich. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Congress claims to have targeted TikTok because China's government allegedly uses it to spy on Americans. Besides dealing with a nonexistent threat, the bill gives the federal government vast new powers to misuse. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Progressive historians, journalists, and politicians claim that the Industrial Revolution and the growth of industry brought poverty and exploitation to American workers. The truth is much different, even if it is rarely heard. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Somalia is a country invented by European intervention. The region known as Somaliland ought to be free to secede from this imperialist creation. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Despite the accusations that Javier Milei is a fascist in libertarian clothes, many of his reforms have been successful in reversing some of the damage done to Argentina's economy by real fascists. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In publicly opposing apartheid, William H. Hutt saw how legal segregation kept black South Africans from pursuing legitimate economic goals. To Hutt, apartheid deprived people of equality of economic opportunity, which kept them in poverty. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While Austrian and feminist critiques of neoclassical economics have some similarities, they also differ strongly on important points. Feminist critiques are based upon what Mises called polylogism, while Austrian critiques are based upon praxeology. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Government officials like to claim they are doing something about reducing poverty. The trouble is, of course, that what they are doing makes things worse. Here on Income Tax Day, we recommend that next time, they should do nothing. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
F.A. Hayek coined the term spontaneous order to point out that the prosperous societies are also societies where people are free to pursue their own goals. The result is, ironically, harmony that cannot come about through central state planning. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
According to a recent 60 Minutes broadcast, Russian agents are suspected of launching microwave rays at US diplomats abroad. The problem is that many of these stories are technologically implausible. Maybe skepticism is in order here. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
States know that treason and sedition laws are about much more than matters of law and order. They are essential components of enhancing state power. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
A strategy for liberty must be both optimistic and realistic. Murray Rothbard understood that important point and laid out strategies and their moral justification. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
On this day ninety-one years ago President Franklin D. Roosevelt via executive order seized gold legally held by Americans, criminalizing the use of sound money. Our economy and our nation has never recovered from this act. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Bolivia has been mired in poverty, hyperinflation, and state control of the economy for generations. It is time for a change, and the Alasitas Fair is leading the way. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this review of Edward Chancellor’s The Price of Time, Joakim Book notes that a market economy cannot function correctly when central bankers manipulate interest rates. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this week’s episode, Mark looks at the current state of the commercial real estate market, especially the problematic refinancing requirement in an environment of lower prices and a declining tenant base. Combined with a higher interest rate, this market faces difficult financing over the next three years. This is another negative manifestation of the[...]
Stephanie Kelton is the star of a new documentary film touting the alleged brilliance of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Murphy gives a comprehensive critique of the film, covering the flaws in its theory, history, and policy recommendations. Finding the Money Documentary: https://Mises.org/HAP447a Bob's Book on MMT, Understanding Money Mechanics: https://Mises.org/HAP447b Radford's Paper on P.O.W. Camps:[...]
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the media campaign around Joseph Stiglitz’s new book, The Road to Freedom, which coincides with the birthday of one of his favorite targets: F.A. Hayek. Is Stiglitz, a past champion of Hugo Chavez, someone we should trust with his vision of true freedom?[...]
Mainstream economists believe that economic theory is valid when it “predicts” economic actions or trends. Austrian economists, however, say that the purpose of economic theory is to explain economic events. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The attempt by the mainstream economics profession to create economic literacy has turned into a movement to promote economic illiteracy. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In 1959, Ludwig von Mises gave lectures on economics in Argentina, where the economy was in steep decline. In the 1920s, Argentina was one of the world's wealthiest countries, but decades of Peronism and inflation started the country on the long road to poverty. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Like the Biden administration, the European Union elites are seeking to crush free speech on the Internet in the name of preventing “hate speech” and “disinformation.” Of course, the EU ruling classes won’t have to worry about being censored. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Animal control officers are supposed to, well, control animals in a municipal area. But thanks to animal control policies, it's the stray animals that are in control of our author’s town. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Why have some Americans opposed this nation’s involvement in foreign wars? According to Jacob Heilbrunn of The National Interest, it is because those Americans love bloody dictators like Adolph Hitler. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Although mainstream economists hold that Adam Smith is the father of modern economics, it was Richard Cantillon that recognized the centrality of entrepreneurship in economic development. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While these students are right to oppose the horrific Israeli attacks on Gaza, many of the protests reflect leftist groupthink and typical higher education collectivism. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The only answer lies in eviscerating their budgets, abolishing their enabling legislation, and encouraging aggressive lawfare against the regime in retribution for these agencies' many crimes. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While conservatives and followers of Austrian economics often have much in common, many conservatives are against free trade and free exchange. Austrians need to carefully explain why those beliefs are harmful. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
A common knock on libertarianism is that it is so individualistic that it rejects the concept of community. (Think of the political cartoon in which the libertarian lifeguard let people drown.) In truth, strong communities also need free individuals. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
People often stubbornly hold to false beliefs, one of them being that government regulation of driving prevents chaos. However, the opposite seems to be true: government involvement in anything, including driving a car, creates the chaos we claim we want to avoid. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The New York Times recently characterized House Republicans that voted to extend government domestic spying and continue to fund wars in the Middle East and Ukraine as “the adults in the room.” This is ironic, as real adults would not spend the country into oblivion. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Unsurprisingly, Javier Milei’s free-market and antistate initiatives face opposition in Argentina. Whether he is successful depends on his being able to politically outlast his collectivist opposition. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Individual rights originated in Western thinking. Today, it is the West that produces the ruling class that disdains individual rights and replaces them with collectivism. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Economists use time preference to explain the existence of interest, but the ability of people to postpone some present consumption in order to save for the future has much broader social ramifications. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The Mises Institute's Connor O'Keeffe recently wrote an article detailing the campus protests over the happenings in Gaza. Connor joins Bob to discuss his article, the recent antisemitism bill, and why we should be defunding universities. Connor's Article on the Campus Protests: https://Mises.org/HAP446a
In this episode, Mark Thornton discusses Consumer Confidence as a reliable indicator of the current economy. Individual components of the index are declining, but do not yet indicate a looming crisis or recession. Mark thinks that it does indicate, along with other economic statistics, of a clear worsening in the economy and his predictions for[...]
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Peter St. Onge, a visiting fellow of the Heritage Foundation. As inflation remains high, even Washington's preferred jobs and economic growth measures are beginning to weaken, fueling fears of stagflation. Peter, Ryan, and Tho talk about what this means for Americans,[...]
Washington Post conservative George Will trots out every tired slogan and bromide in the book to claim that Putin is Hitler and the Ukraine war is a fight for civilization. Recommended Reading “So, 112 ignoble, infantile Republicans voted to endanger civilization“ by George Will: https://Mises.org/WES_20_A “Piers Morgan vs John Mearsheimer” on YouTube: https://Mises.org/WES_20_B Be sure[...]
Biden has embraced the trade war. But, if protectionism actually produced competitiveness, American steel manufacturers would have become world leaders long ago. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The academic world is supposed to serve as a beacon of enlightenment. Instead, as Wanjiru Njoya demonstrates, it promotes a failed liberalism. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Libertarianism is criticized on all sides, but a new criticism has emerged that claims libertarianism is little more than another form of critical theory. Like the other complaints, this one is based on fallacious thinking. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
People have come to believe that only the state is morally qualified to create and maintain a system of justice. However, given that the state itself acts unjustly, perhaps it is time to look outside of the state. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While chattel slavery exists in some parts of the world, it mostly has been abolished. Perhaps we should do the same thing to the state. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Great Britain are shifting back toward railway nationalization. Of course, the vaunted railway privatization of the 1990s wasn’t real privatization at all. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Robert Nozick’s Anarchy, State and Utopia turns fifty this year, and this libertarian classic has stood the test of time. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Feminist theorist Judith Butler is calling for mandatory education to confront children with modern gender theory. As David Gordon points out, she wants to use coercion to force people to accept her theories. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
From 'A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II'. Narrated by Matthew Mezinskis.
In this week's episode, Mark examines the Chocolate Crisis of 2024. Cocoa prices have skyrocketed. The media is trying to paint this as another example of the ravages of Climate Change, but the market is making all of its typical adjustments to ensure that chocolate products continue to flow to consumers, and also making adjustments[...]
Recently on Twitter, as a reaction to an FT post worrying about the growing debts of various governments, fans of MMT were posting screenshots from a May 2020 FT debate involving Stephanie Kelton. The implication was that Kelton had correctly predicted that government debt would be benign. Bob and guest Jonathan Newman dissent. Stephanie Kelton[...]
When a war occurs, the government feels that it's obliged to propound a certain line about how the enemy was totally responsible for this war: "We never did anything wrong! The enemy has committed terrible atrocities!" Recorded at Mises University 2005 at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Joe Rogan, and why he's right about America's dangerous "security" agencies. Discussed on the Show "The FBI and CIA Are Enemies of the American People" by Ryan McMaken https://Mises.org/RR_183_A "Cowardice, Not Courage, Led House Republicans to Side with[...]
Chapter 8 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 9 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 10 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 11 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 12 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 13 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 14 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 15 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 16 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 17 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 18 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 19 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 20 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Foreword to Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Preface to Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Introduction to Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 1 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 2 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 3 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 4 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 5 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 6 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Chapter 7 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Postscript to Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
Recent Iranian missile strikes on Israel in response to its earlier attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria have escalated the prospects of all-out war in the Middle East. There is an alternative to expanding the war: de-escalation. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While “colorblind equality” has a better ring to it than the DEI regime, nonetheless, the concept is unworkable and actually contributes to worsening racial outcomes. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
As Murray Rothbard noted, reason is a powerful tool to help us discern how to thrive in our world. Government, through propaganda and interference with education, seeks to stifle reason and replace it with obedience to the state. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In less than a century, Argentina went from being one of the world’s wealthiest nations to one that struggles with poverty and massive inflation. Human Action provides lasting wisdom to improve life in that country. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
There has been much hysteria over the rise of artificial intelligence, much of it overblown and downright silly. No, AI is not about to impose tyranny on helpless humanity. Like all other technology, AI is a tool that can be used for good or ill. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
As artificially low interest rates damage the economy, progressives in Congress demand more of the same. In the vernacular, they want the economy to “take the hair of the dog that bit them.” Of course, this only makes things worse in the long run—which is where we are today. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
California’s draconian fast-food minimum wage law is bad enough, but it turns out a company can avoid the trouble if it has ties to the governor. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
For the past fifty years, Nigeria’s government has required young people to “serve” for a year under the National Youth Service Corp. This more resembles slavery than service. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mark Thornton launches a new podcast called Unanimity: Where Thoughts Matter. Exploring basic concepts of the world and humanity, he hopes to unlock the mystery of widespread disagreeableness in society. Please subscribe to this monthly podcast at https://Mises.org/Unanimity. Unanimity will not replace the weekly Minor Issues podcast (https://Mises.org/MinorIssues).
In this week's episode, Mark takes another look at the Producer Price Index. As suggested in an episode from September 2023 (see https://Mises.org/MI_35), the PPI has indeed leveled off and is no longer "contributing" to the Federal Reserve's "Immaculate Disinflation." Mark points out that wholesale price increases are already in the long PPI "pipeline" and[...]
Historian David Beito has a new book from the Independent Institute titled, "The New Deal's War on the Bill of Rights." He joins Bob to discuss issues such as the Japanese concentration camps and the government's mass surveillance of telegrams. David's new book, The New Deal's War on the Bill of Rights: https://Mises.org/HAP444a
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss Renato Moicano's viral Mises moment and the backlash it received from pundit Sohrab Ahmari. Discussed on the Show "Six Graphs Showing Just How Much the Government Has Grown" by Ryan McMaken https://Mises.org/RR_182_A "Why You Should Read Ludwig von Mises" by Tho Bishop: https://Mises.org/RR_182_B[...]
The State is tightening its stranglehold on its own narrative as its web of lies unravels. The government's lapdogs in the news media continue to bark and howl on TV even though a majority of American households have cut the cord. And of course, nothing resembling the truth can be heard in the softball press[...]
The State is tightening its stranglehold on its own narrative as its web of lies unravels. The government's lapdogs in the news media continue to bark and howl on TV even though a majority of American households have cut the cord. And of course, nothing resembling the truth can be heard in the softball press[...]
The State is tightening its stranglehold on its own narrative as its web of lies unravels. The government's lapdogs in the news media continue to bark and howl on TV even though a majority of American households have cut the cord. And of course, nothing resembling the truth can be heard in the softball press[...]
The State is tightening its stranglehold on its own narrative as its web of lies unravels. The government's lapdogs in the news media continue to bark and howl on TV even though a majority of American households have cut the cord. And of course, nothing resembling the truth can be heard in the softball press[...]
The State is tightening its stranglehold on its own narrative as its web of lies unravels. The government's lapdogs in the news media continue to bark and howl on TV even though a majority of American households have cut the cord. And of course, nothing resembling the truth can be heard in the softball press[...]
Although fractional reserve banking is the most popular model for banking, it is fraudulent at its core, something the Austrians have noted for many years. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Today we are featuring the winning essays in the Student Essay Contest for undergraduates at the Austrian Economics Research Conference. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Today we are featuring the winning essays in the Student Essay Contest for undergraduates at the Austrian Economics Research Conference. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Today we are featuring the winning essays in the Student Essay Contest for undergraduates at the Austrian Economics Research Conference. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Today we are featuring the winning essays in the Student Essay Contest for undergraduates at the Austrian Economics Research Conference. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Henry Hazlitt's The Failure of the New Economics remains the best criticism of J.M. Keynes's General Theory. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In the early republic, debates over constitutional rights were centered on state bills of rights. But, over time the state charters were gradually co-opted by federal judges and courts. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
One of the great myths of US history is that Herbert Hoover was a laissez-faire president. In truth, he intervened in the economy more than any of his predecessors, creating the crisis known as the Great Depression. His successor made things even worse. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The inflation news from the Federal Reserve is once again disappointing. All the measures were up and higher than predicted by the experts. Mark recaps this news and compares his guesses about the economy to the forecasts of the Federal Reserve and Wall Street economists. Mark also reiterates his predictions about rate cuts and the[...]
Simon Guenzl joins Bob to push back on Dave Smith's recent appearance, where Dave had made the case against open borders. Guenzl has published a libertarian critique of the Hoppean framework. The debate revolves around the status of government property. Bob plays devil's advocate, especially with a lightning round of "hard cases" for Guenzl at[...]
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Łukasz Dominiak, a Mises Fellow and Associate Professor at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Poland. He shares the unique history of Polish liberalism and why Poland has become a hotbed for libertarian scholarship. Claim your free book: https://Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow[...]
In reviewing Reconsidering Reparations by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, David Gordon and Wanjiru Njoya point out the book's many fallacies and the lack of a coherent theory of justice by the author. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While Vivek Ramaswamy was unsuccessful in his Republican presidential primary bid, at least he helped to demystify the Federal Reserve. This is not the usual political rhetoric the public receives.
California’s legislature wants to combine the idea of two-part price discrimination with a soak-the-rich mentality in charging for utilities. What possibly could go wrong? Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
As the official government in Haiti loses control, many are calling it a failed state. Crises like this are often evoked to discredit libertarians. But blame for Haiti’s current plight lies with the actions of states, not the absence of them. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Congress and the courts have eviscerated the Constitution to empower police dogs. The injustices are massive, but the authorities don't care. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
“The public be damned” is a statement by railroad magnate William Henry Vanderbilt that has been twisted out of context. While the American ruling classes insist that private enterprise is the enemy of the people, it really is our government that bears that distinction. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
When the government wants to make something more affordable, that usually means new subsidies, laws, and regulations that drive up the real price. Higher medical prices will mean more medical bankruptcies. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
A recent CNN broadcast claimed that deflation was bad for the economy and that we need to adjust to higher prices. As usual, the journalistic “experts” got it backward. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
What happens when war shuts down the Strait of Hormuz? Mark looks at the economics and causes of a growing list of problems with the chokepoints of international trade: the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal, and Baltimore harbor. Will these chokepoints become Scapegoats for the Federal Reserve, and could war closing the Strait of Hormuz[...]
Nick Gillespie, editor-at-large for Reason, recently got into a friendly dispute with Bob over whether American libertarians were being too pessimistic. He joins Bob to make the case for optimism, while Bob demurs.
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Karl-Friedrich Israel, recorded during AERC 2024. Dr. Israel discusses the economic conditions in Europe, the problem with inflation measures, and the network of European scholars rallying to the ideas of Austrian economics. Congratulations to Ralph Lehman for winning the Human Action[...]
Recorded on 3 April 1968. Includes a portion of the Question and Answer period.
Do you like your central bank capital positive or negative? The Fed is bankrupt, but even after taking recent losses, the Swiss National Bank still has positive capital. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Once again, Congress is threatening to ban TikTok over “national security concerns.” But as long as Washington continues its unnecessary and provocative posturing around China’s coasts, Americans will never be safe. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
One of the myths of protectionism is that it will result in an abundance of goods on the home front. Shortages are no abundance. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In his review of The Political Thought of David Hume: The Origins of Liberalism and the Modern Political Imagination, David Gordon examines systems of ethical norms. The Misesians have the best insights, of course. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In a new book, The Natural Order of Money, Roy Sebag argues that money is the "extension of the natural order," and that it is not arbitrary. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
According to Marx, all ideas represent class-based interests, leaving no room for objective truth. The problem is that Marxists claim to hold to objective truth, but manage to contradict themselves. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While Connecticut authorities call on "experts" to help them quell the state's housing shortage, they fail to consider the policies that have caused it. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
As the government expands the reach of civil rights law, one of the casualties is the presumption of innocence. The new rule seems to be “guilty until proven guilty.” Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
On March 26 Bob gave this talk at Oklahoma State, where he was invited by the Free Enterprise Society. He assumed the students had no prior knowledge of the topic and made the case, from scratch, for a voluntary society with privately provided legal and defense services. Bob's article, "Libertarian Law and Military Defense" in[...]
Senior Fellow Jörg Guido Hülsmann joins Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop to talk about his new book on the economics of generosity, charity, and abundance. This is a much-neglected field of economics that mainstream economists lack tools to explain. Discussed on the Show "Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles" by Hülsmann, Jörg[...]
Many signs are now emerging that NATO and the West are slowly withdrawing support from Ukraine in its war with Russia. How much longer can the war continue? Recommended Reading "Intercept of German generals planning Taurus strike on Crimean bridge": https://Mises.org/WES_19_A "Army aims to double 155mm shell production by October" by Sam Skove https://Mises.org/WES_19_B "The[...]
Henry Hazlitt Memorial Lecture. Sponsored by Shone and Brae Sadler. Includes an introduction by Joseph T. Salerno. Recorded at the 2024 Austrian Economics Research Conference at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, March 22-23, 2024.
The Friedrich A. Hayek Memorial Lecture. Sponsored by Donald and Judy Rembert. Includes an introduction by Joseph T. Salerno. Recorded at the 2024 Austrian Economics Research Conference at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, March 22-23, 2024.
The Murray N. Rothbard Memorial Lecture. Sponsored by Steven and Cassandra Torello. Includes an introduction by Joseph T. Salerno and an audience question and answer period. Recorded at the 2024 Austrian Economics Research Conference at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, March 22-23, 2024.
The Ludwig von Mises Memorial Lecture. Sponsored by Yousif Almoayyed. Includes an introduction by Joseph T. Salerno. Recorded at the 2024 Austrian Economics Research Conference at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, March 22-23, 2024.
While modern India is known for adopting socialism in the 1940s, it has an older tradition of free markets. It is time to rediscover that tradition. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Far from being an “automatic stabilizer” that mitigates recessions by engaging in “countercyclical” spending, the welfare state actually makes recessions longer and deeper. Time to acknowledge that fact and do away with it altogether. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The Federal Reserve claims to be independent and politically neutral. But since its actions have political ramifications, it is impossible for the Fed to be either. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
By the logic of "we tried it before," the Soviet victory over Lithuania in 1953 meant that the question of independence was settled forever, and that Irish secession was forever verboten after the Easter Rebellion failed. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
When people say that “socialism doesn’t work,” what do they mean? To better examine and critique socialism, one should apply the socialists’ framework, which is alone worthy of condemnation. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
When someone makes the “roads” argument for the presence of government, they fail to point out that the final government product is substandard and often a hazard to people who use those roads. There is a better way. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While “wokeness” seems to be a new phenomenon, the problems are tied to a sixty-year-old “landmark” law: the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This law, unfortunately, promotes government tyranny in the name of freedom. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Ryan McMaken recently gave a talk at Oklahoma State outlining the history of secessions and making the case that they promote liberty and peace. He joins Bob to discuss his major themes and to address common objections. Ryan's Talk at Oklahoma State: https://Mises.org/HAP440a Breaking Away: The Case for Secession: https://Mises.org/HAP440b
In this episode, Mark shares the latest video in the Mises Institute's *The Costs of the Progressives* video series, "The Drug War," which cites Mark's research on the economics of prohibition. "The Costs of the Progressives" is a historical series that focuses on great leaps in Washington's consolidation of power on a variety of issues[...]
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Marcel Gautreau to discuss the situation unfolding in Haiti. The three discuss the history of US involvement, the propaganda game, and Washington's true aims in its foreign policy. Discussed on the Show "American Policies Only Make Haiti Worse" by Marcel Gautreau[...]
Starting with Crusoe economics, Rothbard builds the economic concepts which can be developed by this analogy. These concepts are the axiom of human action. Among them are: man acts, man acts by virtue of his existence, man acts with purposeful behavior, man prefers present to future actions, resources are means to achieve ends, scarcity exists,[...]
Rothbard continues the Crusoe analogy. He covers subjectivity of value, and the concept of marginal utility. Part two of seven from Introduction to Economics: A Private Seminar with Murray N. Rothbard. This informal seminar with Murray N. Rothbard was recorded in Toronto, Ontario, on 4 September 1983. Special thanks to Don Morrison for making these[...]
Rothbard considers how prices are determined by supply and demand on the free market. All long shortages are caused by government interventions. Forecasting is not possible. Economics is not an objective science. Part three of seven from Introduction to Economics: A Private Seminar with Murray N. Rothbard. This informal seminar with Murray N. Rothbard was[...]
Costs are always ex ante. There are no such things as social costs or social benefits. Costs are determined by how much entrepreneurs think consumers will pay. Costs are not determined by supply and demand. Nobody waits for costs to raise prices. Rothbard does not believe in cost curves. Antitrust suits are often filed by[...]
The entrepreneur is the major risk bearer. Business return on capital is long run profits or losses. Real rate of interest is determined by time preferences. Government contracts are cost plus. Medical costs are higher because supply is so restricted by government intervention. Who benefits? [by government action]. Rockefeller families are heavily invested in drug[...]
What causes business cycles? Keynesians say the cycles happen because the free market economy does not spend enough. Thus, pump spending in. Additionally, Keynesians say that animal spirits cause these cycles. Government must fix things. Nobody could understand Keynes' General Theory. What was simply obscure was wrongly considered deep. Keynes linked national income with employment,[...]
Deficits are equal to expenditures minus taxes. Reagan spoke of cutting government spending, but meant only cutting the rate of growth of government spending. Stagflation appeared in 1957-58. Inflation during a recession was not supposed to happen. It happened again in 1973-75. Part seven of seven from Introduction to Economics: A Private Seminar with Murray[...]
Presented to the Free Enterprise Society at Oklahoma State University on March 14, 2024. Ryan McMaken (https://mises.org/McMaken) is executive editor at the Mises Institute. He is a cohost of the Radio Rothbard podcast (https://mises.org/RothPod) and the War, Economy, and State podcast (https://mises.org/WES), and is the author of *Breaking Away: The Case of Secession, Radical Decentralization,[...]
Presented to the Free Enterprise Society at Oklahoma State University on March 13, 2024. Ryan McMaken (https://mises.org/McMaken) is executive editor at the Mises Institute. He is a cohost of the Radio Rothbard podcast (https://mises.org/RothPod) and the War, Economy, and State podcast (https://mises.org/WES), and is the author of *Breaking Away: The Case of Secession, Radical Decentralization,[...]
New York City’s government has imposed draconian rent controls. The natural outcome, as economists note, has been massive shortages, as apartment owners no longer have an incentive to rent empty apartments. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While fears that AI will morph into something like the Terminator and try to destroy the world, the real threat from AI is that the authorities will use it to produce propaganda and public lies. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Artificial intelligence has much to contribute as a consumption good and a producer’s good. However, there also are limitations in what AI can do, given it susceptible to the GIGO rule: Garbage in, garbage out. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The right to be able to enter into contracts with others is fundamental to free markets and a free society. That means people should be able to engage in discrimination. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The “AI” in our present real-world hype is nothing like the sci-fi “creatures” of film; AI machines are nowhere near conscious beings. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The United States survived the first Great Depression, although it permanently changed the role of government. Will excessive government spending and money creation lead to Great Depression II? Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Open-borders advocates often point to the alleged openness of borders between the individual states in the USA. However, a closer look shows there are many restrictions most Americans are unaware of. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In his State of the Union speech Thursday, President Biden will claim the economy is growing—and that his administration will “crack down” on corporate greed. He will not address the damage his administration has done to the economy. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this week's episode, Mark looks at the opportunities ahead of us for significant reforms and dismantling the State. Increasingly, more people realize that the government has been lying to them and working against their interests. Many also realize that Austrian economists, in contrast with Mainstream economists, have been presenting the true picture of the State. The[...]
Christian Sandström is a Swedish economist who joins Bob to discuss his new (co-edited) book, which makes the case that massive government funding projects aren't necessary to promote science or industrial growth. Dr. Sandströmm's Moonshots and the New Industrial Policy: https://Mises.org/HAP439a
On this week's Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop reflect on the fourth anniversary of the political response to covid and discuss if any meaningful lessons were learned, could something similar could happen again, and why it is right to still be furious with the tyranny American's experienced from a variety of fronts. Discussed[...]
Paul Krugman claims that the real factor determining inflation is the rate of unemployment, not increases in the supply of money. As usual, he is wrong. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
It is during "emergencies" when we learn who really holds political power, and how ineffective are constitutional measures designed to limit the regime. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Few economists—even the free-market advocates—understand what caused the Great Depression. No, the Fed didn’t cause the Depression by failing to inflate the currency. Instead, it was the Fed’s inflation that led to the disastrous early events. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Many of the high-flying businesses that received massive publicity turned out to be the creation of a bubble economy. Not all businesses are flashes in a pan; many of them continue to serve as the backbone of our economy. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
As Murray Rothbard has noted, there is an important distinction between nation and state. The former is a voluntary association of people while the latter is coercive and predatory. Progressives, of course, claim the opposite. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Governments in the US subsidize immigration through a bevy of welfare programs. The effect of subsidization is predictable: you get more of what you subsidize. This is true for student loans, ethanol, immigrants, and more. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
When people say that “socialism doesn’t work,” what do they mean? To better examine and critique socialism, one should apply the socialists’ framework, which is alone worthy of condemnation. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Many economic think tanks espouse that national defense spending benefits Americans at large. It doesn’t. The notion that military spending "bolsters" the economy is yet another Keynesian fable. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this week's episode, Mark examines Ludwig von Mises's important contributions to free trade theory. Free trade is more important than people think, and most government intervention is protectionist—or aids the promoters of protectionism. Trade causes civilization to come about. Protectionism is the greatest threat to our way of life, and a danger to human[...]
Tom DiLorenzo spent a long and productive career in academia before assuming his current position as president of the Mises Institute. He joins Bob to discuss his early days getting into economics, and some of his important work on antitrust policy. He also discusses his popular books on Abraham Lincoln. Though it all, Tom stresses[...]
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Senior Fellow Mark Thornton to debunk political talking points confusing the stock market with the real economy, and the dangers lurking beyond the regime's economic propaganda. Discussed on the Show "Minor Issues: The Fed vs. the Real Economy" by Mark[...]
Next month, the US Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether New York regulatory authorities can target the NRA simply because of the organization’s political viewpoints. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Activist pro-immigration groups in Great Britain, while being heavily funded by government money, are using that money to stop orderly immigration and replace it with chaos. Taxpayers are not only on the hook to fund these groups, but also bear the brunt of immigration failures. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
We may be governed by incompetent elites, but even they have not taken away our free will and ability to think for ourselves. We can look to Mises and Rothbard for inspiration. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Central banks have had the chutzpah to claim credit for slowing down the rise of consumer prices. The truth is they have taken advantage of the supply boost from fading pandemic dislocations to pursue continued monetary inflation. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
As the federal government's debt approaches $35 trillion, default one way or another is inevitable. Many US states already have used that method to eliminate their debts. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Christianity Today and other Christian publications are touting a book that claims to be based upon “biblical critical theory.” It’s yet another version of Marxism that is neither critical nor biblical. It’s just more Marxism. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Princeton “historian” Allen C. Guelzo’s newest hagiography of Abraham Lincoln focuses on Lincoln’s supposed love affair with commerce, albeit “commerce” based upon protectionism and government tariffs. As David Gordon notes, Guelzo has a problem getting his economic history correct. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Progressives believe that restricting individual liberty permits better social outcomes. In truth, it is individual liberty that allows societies to function best. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
As officials feign outrage over the death of Alexei Navalny and the jailing of Evan Gershkovich, the US government tries to imprison a journalist for breaking truly incriminating stories. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While Thomas Paine might be one of the most obscure "Founding Fathers" of this country, he was a powerful intellectual who helped move people to choose liberty and independence. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Socialists never give up trying to prove that socialism can maintain a functioning economy. Some have dragged out a nearly forty year old study as their exhibit A. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
When governments go to war, the nation’s monetary system usually descends into the pit of inflation. The War of 1812 was no exception, and its monetary excesses led to the Panic of 1819. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In a recent interview with 60 Minutes, Fed chairman Jerome Powell gave assurances that the US banking system is sound. Ben Bernanke also claimed almost twenty years ago that real estate markets were not overextended. The hubris must be in the water at the Eccles Building. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While term limits is a near-article of faith by many on the right, the concept is flawed at its inception and the results are worse than anticipated. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
As the European Union becomes increasingly dominated by progressive elites, it becomes more authoritarian and contemptuous of the rights of those the Union purports to serve. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this week's episode, Mark examines the increasing prospects of global warfare and the catastrophic results. Even if such a war can be averted, it might open an opportunity for the global elites to impose their agenda of enslaving humanity. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues. Get your free copy of Dr. Guido[...]
Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital created the "dollar milkshake" theory, which says that in a global sovereign debt crisis, the USD, gold, and US stock market will all rise. He joins Bob for a friendly disagreement over the dynamics of a decline in foreign demand to hold USD. The ZeroHedge Debate: https://Mises.org/HAP437a Bob's Post-Game Analysis[...]
Ryan McMaken, Tho Bishop, and Connor O'Keeffe talk about how the US government has punished Julian Assange for revealing American war crimes and corruption. Discussed on the Show "The Outrageous Persecution of Julian Assange" by Connor O'Keeffe: https://Mises.org/RR_175_A Claim your free book: https://Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are[...]
Ryan and Zach take a look at how the Pentagon is now lobbying for a "national defense industrial strategy." In a new report, the Pentagon calls for more central planning and socialism in the name of national defense. Recommended Reading The National Defense Industrial Strategy (PDF): https://Mises.org/WES_18_A Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State[...]
In 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used political favors and government grants to maneuver thousands of workers into jobs producing electric trucks. But consumers aren’t interested. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Some economists believe that the balance of payments is what determines currency exchange rates. In fact, exchange rates are always about the purchasing power of some currencies relative to others. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While South Africa’s political authorities pursue genocide accusations against other countries, those same leaders are destroying the nation’s economy and basic infrastructure. This is a failed state. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Javier Milei is trying to undo the damage created by nearly a century of socialism in Argentina. Mises, Rothbard, and Hayek were good teachers. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The “One-China” policy assumes Taiwan to be a runaway province. The people of Taiwan, however, see their country as sovereign, and their reasons have merit. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Another Pentagon audit, another massive failure. But the Pentagon's problems are not just simple accounting. They reflect the reality of an unaccountable rogue empire that tries to prop up the US empire. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
School choice would seem to have benefits, but as Thomas Sowell says: “There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs.” Enthusiastic “school choice” proponents forget that with government money comes government control. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
There will be life after Trump one way or another, but in the long run, it seems as though the ruling party always wins. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this week's episode, Mark looks at the type information that investors need, but do not have. These anti-wild cards are going to appear in the economy, but no one really knows what, where, or when. Mark looks back at some historical examples. See also Surprised Again! The Covid Crisis and the New Market Bubble[...]
Dave Smith makes the Rothbardian/Hoppean case for government restriction on immigration, arguing that it's a second-best solution given the undeniable fact of government control of "public" property. Bob plays devil's advocate to raise possible objections to Dave's framework. Rothbard, "Nations by Consent": https://Mises.org/HAP436a Hans-Hermann Hoppe, "On Free Immigration and Forced Integration": https://Mises.org/HAP436b Bryan Caplan, "A[...]
Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk with Jane Johnson about why the feds will never pay down the debt. Instead, they have two choices: rampant inflation or default. Discussed on the Show "The Federal Mega-Debt is Here to Stay" by Jane L. Johnson: https://Mises.org/RR_174_A Claim your free book: https://Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard[...]
While US taxpayers pay billions for military missions around the world in the name of “keeping us safe,” the federal government fails to keep residents of the nation’s capital safe from violent crime. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Social Security is headed for reduced benefits, and no amount of political rhetoric or even tax increases will solve that problem. The numbers do not lie. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
When Adam Smith and the English classicals promoted division of labor as the most important ingredient in economic development, it took Carl Menger and his Austrian successors to point out that error and promote the proper economic theory of production. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Recorded in Tampa, Florida, on February 17, 2024. Special thanks to Liberty Villages and the Shrader family for sponsoring this event.
Recorded in Tampa, Florida, on February 17, 2024. Special thanks to Liberty Villages and the Shrader family for sponsoring this event.
Includes an introduction by Tho Bishop. Recorded in Tampa, Florida, on February 17, 2024. Special thanks to Liberty Villages and the Shrader family for sponsoring this event.
Block’s call for total war and the indiscriminate slaughter of innocent civilians in Gaza is the complete and uninhibited rejection and renunciation of the nonaggression principle that constitutes one of the very cornerstones of the Rothbardian system. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In the wake of the financial meltdown fifteen years ago, some countries placed strict limits on piling on public debt. Despite cries that this harms investment opportunities, the ”debt brakes” have worked well. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Progressives argue that free markets stand in the way of economic and racial equality. In fact, free markets are the only vehicle that can help make people more equal. Narrate by Millian Quinteros.
Political and economic elites predicted a doomsday scenario when Trump was elected in 2016, but the reality of his presidency didn’t come close to matching the apocalyptic rhetoric that accompanied it. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Recorded in Tampa, Florida, on February 17, 2024. Special thanks to Liberty Villages and the Shrader family for sponsoring this event.
On February 13, 2024, Bob participated (with Jim Rickards, Brent Johnson, and Michael Every) in a ZeroHedge debate on the fate of the USD. In this episode of the Human Action podcast, Bob highlights some of the key issues and explains why he thinks his side won. The ZeroHedge Debate: https://Mises.org/HAP435a Brent Johnson's Milkshake Theory:[...]
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Doug French to discuss the health of US banks, the specific dangers of commercial real estate debt, and the risks of industry consolidation. Discussed on the Show "The Fed Claims the Banking System is "Sound and Resilient." The Banks' Balance Sheets[...]
Modern international law tends to grant a right to “remedial self-determination” only in extreme cases. Unfortunately, this position accepts that states ought to be free to violate human rights so long as the abuses fall short of war crimes and genocide. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Congressional Democrats are trying to intervene in a complex and varied market they know little about but that consumers navigate without need of help. This will not end well. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
So-called climate change is really an excuse for government to do what it does worst: intervene in our economic affairs. While government efforts will not cool the planet, they will make life more difficult for the planet’s inhabitants. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Whenever governing elites create a new crisis, they insist that “we're all in this together.” It’s time to ignore their lies altogether. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this week's episode, Mark takes a quick look back at Fed wisdom in the year 2000, and then surveys today's stock market—and, in particular, the Magnificent Seven stocks, which represent very narrow leadership of the overall stock market. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues. Get your free copy of Dr. Guido Hülsmann's[...]
Scott R. Sehon tries to be intellectually honest in his critique of capitalism and his endorsement of socialism, but David Gordon writes that Sehon needs to better know the arguments favoring capitalism. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Is the regulatory choice a tradeoff between safety or “breaking a few eggs” via free markets? The logic of allowing for free and unhampered markets is compelling. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Under Obama and Biden, the banking sector has been weaponized against industries American leftists don't like. The Obama administration acted as if its regulatory targets did not deserve due process, and the program ravaged far and wide. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The Biden administration’s Middle East policies are going to produce the same kind of blowback that led to the 9/11 attacks. The more reckless Biden becomes, the more American lives are placed at risk. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Bob goes solo to give a point-by-point rebuttal to James Lindsay's recent essay arguing that "national divorce means national suicide." Bob argues that James employs inconsistent claims and ignores the tremendous economic boon to an independent Texas. James Lindsay's Article "National Divorce is National Suicide": https://Mises.org/HAP434a Bob's Book "Common Sense: The Case for an Independent[...]
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop do a recap of Ryan's debate at LibertyCon on the question of national divorce. Tho and Ryan address some of the libertarian arguments against secession, as well as the larger divide between libertarians like David Boaz and Rothbardians on matters of voluntary association. Discussed[...]
Fact-checking has become a veritable industry in the media. However, the conclusions of “fact checkers” mysteriously seem to align with the opinions of elites. That’s their story, and political, educational, and social elites are sticking to it. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Social media tends to be blamed for the overall nastiness of public discourse. Instead of condemning this form of communication, condemn the fuel that feeds this conflagration: democracy. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced legislation to create government-owned banks, ostensibly to “increase accountability.” In truth, the banks would exist to fund progressive causes. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
One doesn’t need to search modern economic literature to take on the MMT crowd. Just read Bastiat. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Intellectual property laws provide another example of how government stifles innovation and competition.
While the “Great Reset” involves an unholy alliance between governments and big businesses, implementing its policies is impossible without central banks suppressing interest rates. Now that rates are rising, people are finding firsthand the real costs of the “Great Reset.” Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In his review of Claes G. Ryn's The Failure of American Conservatism, David Gordon points out that Austrian economic methodology is not a value-laden Jacobin experiment, but rather a workable explanation of how a successful economy works. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mark talks about the Fed's Reverse Repo Operations, which explain the conundrum of the Fed's "tight" monetary policy and new record highs in the stock market. It turns out that the Fed is not a bunch of "tightwads" after all, but has served up a nearly $2 trillion monetary injection since the bond market cratered[...]
Academic VP of the Mises Institute, Joe Salerno, joins Bob to discuss his talk at the Supporters Summit, centering on the mainstream's focus on "rules vs. discretion" in monetary policy. Salerno explains how President Eisenhower's administration marked a pivot away from the ideology of inflation. Dr. Salerno's Talk at the 2023 Supporters Summit: https://Mises.org/HAP433a
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the growing tensions between the State of Texas and the Biden Administration. The two evaluate the situation today, what we should expect in the near future, and what its lasting ramifications could be for the regime. Discussed on the Show "It's Biden[...]
Government efforts to expand “aggregate demand” involve new spending and money creation. In reality, these activities destroy wealth in the name of expanding it. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
As the recent election of Javier Milei in Argentina shows us, there still is a place in the political world for libertarian thinking. Liberty is a goal still worth pursuing. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Since Adam Smith, economic thinkers have failed to understand that profits in a market economy are not extractions of wealth from laborers. In truth, profits lead to higher wages and higher living standards for those workers. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
By borrowing money and “creating” new jobs, the government is creating the illusion of a strong economy. This does not end well. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Javier Milei has begun his presidency by taking action against much of Argentina’s vast welfare state. One hopes it is the beginning to a successful term in office. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
There is a lack of buyers for US Treasury debt. Rating agencies have recently downgraded the US debt, and entitlement benefits’ “trust funds” will go into the red in a few years. The classical economists offer few answers to the depth of this problem. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The job market is still hanging on—but not nearly as well as the headline numbers and media pundits would have you believe. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this week's episode, we replay Mark's recent appearance on the Rob Taylor Report. Mark and Rob take a deep look at the practical impact of socialist ideology in Oregon when mixed with the partial "decriminalization" of all hard drugs in the state. The main issues they discuss are the lack of respect for private[...]
Economist Peter St. Onge summarizes some of the major financial and government news stories of the day. Bob's Mises University Talk 'Price Inflation: Corona vs. QE': https://Mises.org/HAP432a
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Institute Fellow Jonathan Newman to discuss economic fake news, featuring a cameo by Taylor Swift and Selina Gomez. Also, sign up today for our special Radio Rothbard raffle for a free entry into our 2024 Human Action Conference, celebrating the[...]
Ryan and Zach review a new book on the basics of the "classical liberal" theory of international relations. Drawing on the work of Mises and Hayek, Edwin van de Haar's new IR book provides a useful and insightful summary of how a pro-freedom foreign policy differs from the usual foreign policy in Washington. Additional Resources[...]
The arguments of open-borders advocates may be applicable in some corners of the developed world. However, for small countries next to larger ones, open borders bring serious geopolitical consequences. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The island nation of Jamaica has beautiful beaches but a problem with poverty. Jamaica needs capital and free markets, not more state control of the economy. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Thomas Hill Green, an eighteenth-century English philosopher, didn't believe it was possible to have a good society without a powerful state. David Gordon explains why Green’s argument fails to impress. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
When an economy suffers a recession, some factors of production, such as labor, become unemployed. Keynesians believe that expanding credit and fiat money will bring back full employment. That's not how an economy works. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
American political and economic elites insist that they should have authority over everyone else. As people rebel, the elites are only doubling down on their original demands. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While Western attention is on the Israel-Hamas conflict, war quietly rages in Yemen with predictable destruction. Not surprisingly, US interventionism is fueling this fight. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this week's episode, Mark compares two definitions of inflation and what this means for policy makers and the productive population in 2024. The mainstream view creates nothing but confusion and smokescreens, while the Austrian definition shows that the true definition shows a much higher level of economic pain and uncertainty and more economic problems[...]
Bob goes solo to discuss a recent Twitter controversy, in which opponents of a proposed tax argued that unrealized capital gains couldn't possibly be a form of income. Bob cites both Austrian theory and corporate accounting practice to respond that all capital gains are income, which is not to say that they ought to be[...]
While economics textbooks are weak on causes of the Great Depression, American history texts are even worse. It's time for some truth telling. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
For most of the past century, Argentina has seen the destruction wrought by collectivism. To reverse the damage, the nation must allow decentralization, beginning with free cities. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The recent campus protests following the Hamas-Israel conflict have been framed as either antiapartheid or anti-Semitic. The conflict is much deeper, being rooted in toxic identity politics. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
When it comes to housing, the solution to the problem of affordability is rather straightforward: build more. Slapping price controls on housing in the form of “rent control” only makes things worse. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the results of the Iowa Caucuses. What does Trump's overwhelming win mean for American politics, and what is the future for candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Ron DeSantis? Also, did anyone know Asa Hutchinson was still around? Ryan and Tho discuss this and[...]
The Rothbard Graduate Seminar (RGS) provides an opportunity to learn about Austrian economics at a high level. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
With the Houthis in Yemen firing on commercial ships in the Red Sea, the US is contemplating yet another Middle East conflict. As we see again, aggression leads to more aggression. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
All of us have experienced government road closures and the traffic and safety nightmares they create. Private roads may be the answer to solving the problem. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
On this week's episode, Mark opens the Congressional Political Playbook to examine the proposed Congressional compromise spending legislation—and what they might name it. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues. Get your free copy of Murray Rothbard's Anatomy of the State at https://Mises.org/IssuesFree.
Economic giant Robert Solow died in December 2023. He was a Nobel laureate, and four of his PhD students went on to also receive the Nobel. He is known for the growth model named in his honor. Garett Jones of GMU joins Bob to discuss the work of Solow, focusing on the possible tension between[...]
The response to the covid-19 outbreak is better understood as a tool of the national security state rather than as a public health measure. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
As both progressives and conservatives turn authoritarian, libertarian populism inspired by Murray Rothbard provides an alternative to the statist nonsense that dominates political discourse. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While the creator of modern portfolio theory was awarded a Nobel Prize, that doesn't mean the theory isn’t flawed. In fact, it explains very little about investments. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss immigration. While many libertarians have adopted an absolutist open borders position on immigration, there are a number of other factors that should be considered. Ryan and Tho look at the case of small states and the issues raised by government "Why Open Borders[...]
Using the rhetoric of “protecting democracy,” American ruling elites have tried to censor the internet because they don’t like the results of democracy when information no longer is filtered by the political classes. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Economist Antony C. Sutton understood one of the most fundamental economic truths: gold is money. Thorsten Polleit reviews Sutton’s classic book, The War on Gold. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Jamaicans are willing to accept authoritarian behavior from the state in the name of rejecting colonialism. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Since government regulates nearly everything, it is not surprising that regulations often prohibit the sale and consumption of raw milk. Like many other regulations, these prohibitions reflect political favoritism, not health science. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
This week's episode begins 2024 by looking at the growing political divide among the American people—and how to solve it. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues. Get your free copy of Murray Rothbard's Anatomy of the State at https://Mises.org/IssuesFree.
Murray Sabrin joins Bob to discuss his upcoming online course on the economics of the US healthcare system, including practical solutions. The course begins in mid-January 2024. Dr. Sabrin's New Online Course: https://Mises.org/HAP429a IPAK-EDU.org is offering the following discounts: 50% off until Jan 6th with code: COUNTMEIN 25% off after January 6th with code: JACKSAYS75
Economist Daniel Lacalle joins Ryan and Tho to talk about how central banks are engineering more zombie companies, higher inflation, and a "private sector recession," all hiding behind misleading and bullish aggregate data. Claim your free book: https://Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises[...]
Many cities and states in this country have been tearing down or destroying monuments because they represent part of a past that progressives and leftists believe should not have existed. Each time we tear down something, we potentially lose part of an important heritage. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Progressives claim that state-sponsored healthcare systems are superior to market-based systems. Their arguments don’t add up. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
President Joe Biden is promoting his “AI Bill of Rights,” which looks to be an attempt to censor political opposition. Naturally, political and media elites are enthusiastically endorsing it. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Federal debt is soaring out of control, and perhaps it is not surprising that the CBO has not updated its forecasts with this debt uncertainty. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 2: Classical Economics The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition,[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became[...]
The Bill of Rights turns 232 years old today. Adopted in 1791 as a consolation prize for the Anti-Federalists, it has been the most important part of American legal history since the 18th century. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While zoning laws do not explain all homelessness in this country, they help make housing less affordable, putting more people on the streets who no longer can pay for a place to live. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
A coin collection can tell a lot about this nation's monetary history, and especially what happened nearly 60 years ago after the government debased U.S. coinage. This history is not having a happy ending. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
It seems U.S. government officials are entitled to blindfold and deceive the American people to avoid “intruding” on foreign leaders planning a military attack? This theory of democracy gets curiouser and curiouser. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this episode, Mark looks back at 2023 as a great year for the goals and prospects of the Mises Institute moving forward, but a very bad year for the State. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues. Get your free copy of Murray Rothbard's Anatomy of the State at https://Mises.org/IssuesFree.
Tyler Cowen is Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics and chairman of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. With Alex Tabarrok, he runs the popular economics blog Marginal Revolution. Tyler joins Bob to discuss his latest book. Tyler's New Book for Free: https://Mises.org/HAP428a Tyler's Blog: https://Mises.org/HAP428b
Nippon Steel's proposal to merge with US Steel is meeting opposition from the usual suspects in Washington, not to mention Tucker Carlson. Their hysteria is off the charts. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
America's famous Corn Belt should better be known as the nation's Subsidy Belt. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Like every other government program designed to make something “more affordable,” the student loan program has managed to drive college tuition to atmospheric levels and saddle students with massive levels of debt. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
On the final Radio Rothbard of 2023, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Patrick Newman. At a recent Mises event, Newman made some bold predictions about the Federal Reserve's actions in 2024, some of which already look to becoming true. The three talk about what may be on the table for the new[...]
World elites gathered in yet another attempt to remake the world in a different image, with so-called climate change invoked as the catalyst for the meeting. As one can imagine, their "good" society is not very good for those who are not elites. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In the name of dealing with a so-called public health crisis, U.S. political and medical elites created even more crises. David Gordon reviews Tom Woods' new book that deconstructs the disastrous decisions made by progressive politicians and medical authorities. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
As the delegates gather for COP28 to set an agenda to "fight climate change," we should remember what they are seeking to do: destroy the world's economy as we have known it. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
With a doveish pivot, Jerome Powell is declaring victory over inflation. It would be extraordinarily naive to ignore the influence of next year’s presidential election on the Fed’s new outlook. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Stock and bond markets are abuzz this week over Chairman Jay Powell's hints of a "Fed Pivot" in interest rate policy. Mark Thornton explains why this optimism is badly misplaced. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues. Get your free copy of Murray Rothbard's Anatomy of the State at https://Mises.org/IssuesFree.
A century ago, the German reichsmark went into freefall as the most famous hyperinflation in history exploded the German economy. The repercussions still are with us. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Africa, while being rich in natural resources, is hobbled by government corruption, socialistic policies, and a lack of economic freedom. One only can hope for change. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
One usually does not equate libertarian thinking with a US prison, but prison life does offer some surprises, especially when it comes to internal governance. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In his latest defense of bloated military spending, President Joe Biden claims that the military budget creates real wealth. Instead, military spending is destroying it. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The behemoth known as the US government didn’t metastasize by accident. The process began as soon as the US Constitution was ratified. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Statists reveal their belief in the almighty state in many different ways, but they all want the same outcome: more government control over our lives. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Get ready to see George W. Bush, Michelle Obama, Mitch McConnell, and Hillary Clinton all mourn together at Kissinger's funeral as they hail one of the regime's most devoted apologists. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Protectionists are no better than any run-of-the-mill Progressive who wants more taxes on one group in order to subsidize some other group. There's no moral high ground here for the protectionists, just unfounded self-righteousness. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mark Thornton to discuss Jerome Powell's most recent announcement. As the Fed signals its potential for a policy pivot, other members of the FOMC are sending other signals. What does this mean for monetary policy, the dollar, and the performance of[...]
British conservative critics of industrialization invented new terms like "wage slavery," "factory slavery," and "white slavery." Much of the conservatives' terminology and their arguments would later be adopted by socialists. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Thanks to Federal Reserve intervention, apartments and apartment buildings have turned into giant malinvestments. Once again, a federal entity intervenes in markets presumably to make them work better, but things end in a crisis. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Ryan and Zachary make some guesses about where things are headed in 2024 for both Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war. How long will the US try to keep the Ukraine war going, and what is Israel's plan for Gaza? Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at https://Mises.org/WES.
Murray Rothbard and Milton Friedman didn’t only disagree on the subject of economics. They also sharply disagreed on the direction American conservatism needed to go. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Anarchocapitalism does not fall into the same category as socialism, whose establishment and maintenance require violence. Anarchocapitalism arises spontaneously from the removal of barriers that stand against the natural order of things. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The Malthusian fallacy created the common view that economics is cold, hardhearted, excessively rational, and opposed to the welfare of people, writes Murray N. Rothbard (1926–1995). This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.
Those who voted for the omnibus to avoid a shutdown fail to grasp that the consequences of blindly expanding government are far worse than the consequences of a temporary government shutdown, writes Ron Paul. This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.
As the Biden administration doubles down in its determination to create a more progressive nation, it inadvertently is creating more opportunities to promote libertarian alternatives. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The accusations against capitalism that we read not only from progressives but also conservatives are based upon fallacious thinking. It’s time to deal with these fallacies head on. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While Austria is not the free-market republic Ludwig von Mises hoped it would be, the country has made many steps in the right direction, freeing markets and protecting private property. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this week's episode Mark explains the term "Greenwashing" and describes how Austrian economists might agree with the sentiment behind it. Are Austrian school economists against the environment? Mark thinks not and explains why. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues. Get your free copy of Murray Rothbard's Anatomy of the State at https://Mises.org/IssuesFree.
One of the biggest and most pervasive myths in modern-day economics is the myth of the omnipotence of the Federal Reserve. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Coal drove the development of a whole new way of cooking and a radically different diet. A menu based upon coal-fired food was the cuisine that accompanied industrialization. Food and fuel were intricately linked in a fossil fuel-burning age. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Between war weariness and the inability of the US government to pay war bills, reality is going to come to the fore even if Washington doesn't like it. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The student loan program is descending into chaos and the Biden administration is clueless about what to do. Furthermore, the value of a college education continues to fall while college costs increase. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss ideas for states to consider going into 2024. With faith in the federal government dropping across the country, Ryan and Tho identify meaningful steps states can pursue to help decentralize political power.
According to mainstream economists, the expectation of inflation leads to higher prices. That is impossible, however, because actual inflation involves real increases in the money supply. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
With US government debt skyrocketing past $33 trillion and possible recession looming, the Treasury faces the prospect of running out of suckers. Finding buyers for US debt will become much more difficult. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The concept of the state has more to do with the worldview of ancient Greek philosophers than with the Roman Empire. We could learn a few things about statelessness from the Romans. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Henry Hazlitt, a great champion of liberty and Austrian economics, was born on November 28, 1894. His most famous book, Economics in One Lesson, remains a best seller thirty years after his death. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While China achieved strong economic growth in the post-Mao years by allowing free markets to work, the Communist leadership wants to return the economy to its old socialist ways. However, while the government can give fake growth numbers, it cannot reverse socialist failures. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
David Gordon reviews Only a Voice, by George Scialabba, dealing with the author's comments on antiwar progressives Randolph Bourne and Dwight Macdonald. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
For those who value self-determination, free markets, peace, and freedom, Napoleon provides little to be admired. He was a despot, a warmonger, a centralist, and a hypocrite who claimed to spread freedom to justify his own lust for conquest and power. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Today, the Fed takes a short break from robbing us via inflation and, instead, delivers huge amounts of cash to banks to service Black Friday purchases. The large cash infusions often make banks vulnerable to robberies. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
While the United States has not fallen as far economically as Argentina, the fact is that the present economic policies are ruinous. We need someone like Javier Milei to speak the truth about what is happening. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
The Wall Street Journal reported last month that the ballot initiative to decriminalize all drugs in the state of Oregon is failing, and that efforts are underway to recriminalize hard drugs. Mark points out that decriminalizing drug possession does nothing to improve black market production of drugs, which makes drugs much more dangerous to consume.[...]
The standard line from US political elites is that failure to aid Ukraine would mean Russia's destruction of what is left of the country. However, the likely result would be a negotiated peace. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
One of the cliches of the New Deal was that businesses were entitled to a “fair” profit. Leonard Read astutely pointed out that profits (and losses) have nothing to do with “fairness.” Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Ivory Tower economists continue to tell us that the US economy is booming, but consumers disagree. Paul Krugman has a new explanation for the economic gloom: Republicans. In a recent New York Times article, Krugman touts that partisanship and media bias drive a wedge between consumer sentiment and economic reality. But is this actually what’s[...]
The Biden administration claims it wants to get out in front of the development of artificial intelligence. However, the likely scenario is that AI will leave government regulators in its wake. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her friends had to worry about wild animals and wicked witches. Today, Americans face a much more formidable foe: their own free-spending government. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Dr. Gilbert Berdine, an associate professor of medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and an affiliate of the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University. In 2020, Dr. Berdine was warning about efficacy and risks claims being made over[...]
Econometric models are constructed with the idea that they can be substituted for authentic human action. Not surprisingly, they fail badly. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
A bedrock of Austrian economic thinking is the notion of causality. A libertarian worldview also requires the understanding of causality. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Not only is Washington in political turmoil, but the policies emanating from the Beltway are more incoherent than ever. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Since the original sugar tariff of 1789, US government policy has been to subsidize sugar, a policy that has led to serious consequences, including a health crisis of obesity. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is at it again: demanding government intervention in the nation's healthcare system to deal with problems caused by earlier government intervention. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Critics of college legacy admissions claim that the practice is racist and admits undeserving students. The longer-term results of such admissions show why colleges continue to employ them. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Is cryptocurrency a scam or is it a legitimate alternative to state-corrupted money? Political elites want to eliminate it altogether, but that alone should tell us we need to better understand this alternative money source. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Philip Goff wants to solve the why of the universe, but his answers are not always logically coherent, as David Gordon explains. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
In this week's episode, Mark looks at "All Time Highs" in such things as stocks, real estate, and stock indexes. Housing prices hit an all time high this week, and gold is not far behind. While all time highs—or even "new highs"—are unambiguously good for owners of these assets, it is much more ambiguous as[...]

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