Philosophy and Methodology

“Property and Ownership” by Robert LeFevre.

“What is Wealth?” by Robert LeFevre.

“The American Revolution” by Robert LeFevre.

“Background to the Constitution” by Robert LeFevre.

Ryan Ford says he is glad to do the work others are unwilling to do at the going market wage. When one looks at the grocery workers who are striking for higher pay, their tactics and principles, he asks: is this consistent with freedom? Is this what free and fair trade is? To use coercion to force others to trade under your conditions is folly.

Recorded at Mises University 2003.

Boom, Bust, and the Future (19:39) January 18-19, 2002

Recorded at the Reassessing the Presidency seminar; March 2004.

Alexandre Padilla talks about Rothbard on Agency Problems at the 2003 Austrian Scholars Conference.

Economic theory is essential for understanding history. It is difficult to interpret data without economic theory. Theory cannot come from data. All states are aggressive. All wars require economic resources. More liberal states will pursue more aggressive policies. The biggest bullies will get away with murder.