Political Theory

James Bovard discusses Bush, Terrorism, and Freedom at the 2002 Austrian Scholars Conference.

Professor Hoppe presents a pre-conference discussion of his book Democracy: The God that Failed at the 2002 Austrian Schola

Recorded at the 2003 Supporters Summit: Prosperty, War, and Depression.

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Recorded at Mises University 2001.

Recorded at the Reassessing the Presidency seminar; March 2004. (31:15)

Ronald Hamowy discusses Hayek and the Common Law: An Assessment at the 2002 Austrian Scholars Conference.

John Denson argues wars are sold with patriotic myths—then used to centralize power—and that honest history is the antidote to the “imperial presidency” and permanent war.

This is a federal constitution. Federalism is the most important idea for liberty. You must maximize your choices and you need meaningful choices, made against a cultural background. Federalism requires such moral correctness that it makes it the most difficult system to maintain. Federalism always fights consolidation.

Recorded at the Mises Institute, May 1994.

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.