Capital and Interest Theory

Greenspan speaks of a condundrum whereby long-term yields on government bonds are surprisingly low. Why anyone would invest in them is a legitimate question, writes Stefan Karlsson.

Recorded at Mises University 2004.

Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk expressed concern that the interest rate might not get rid of its "moral shade"—its moralischer Schatten. Thorsten Polleit chronicles the attempts to drive it to zero.

Recorded at Mises University 2004.

Greenspan says it is a puzzle why long-term rates remain low while short-term rates have risen. But Frank Shostak says that this is not a puzzle at all. 

Many commentators say that there is more than enough savings to support future growth. But Frank Shostak says there is a problem with this view.

Recorded at the 2005 Austrian Scholars Conference, Mises Institute, Auburn, Alabama.

Recorded at the Austrian Economics and Financial Markets conference at The Venetian Hotel Resort Casino, Las Vegas, 02-19-2005

Recorded at the Austrian Economics and Financial Markets conference at The Venetian Hotel Resort Casino, Las Vegas, 02-19-2005

Recorded at the Austrian Economics and Financial Markets conference at The Venetian Hotel Resort Casino, Las Vegas, 02-19-2005