Early Dollar Crises: Lessons for Today
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023.
Recent Podcast Episodes
Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023.
Richard Cantillon at the Louvre
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023.
Rothbard on a Priori History
Rothbard warned against the assumption that because democracies are “better” than dictatorships, they are necessarily more peace loving.
Is There Inflation in Government-Financed Goods and Services?
Governments are fond of accusing private firms of “greed” when prices increase during periods of inflation. However, they fail to tell the public that government services also face price increases.
How a Trickle Can Turn into a Flood
Infamous hyperinflations like what hit Germany in 1923 did not begin as a flood. Instead, they started as smaller bouts of inflation initiated by governments that printed money to pay for deficit spending.
Taking a Closer Look at the Vaunted Scandinavian Welfare States
While politicians like Bernie Sanders and AOC tout the Scandinavian welfare model for the USA, there are a few things to understand about these countries and the economies that support their welfare programs.
Fed Forecasts: Financial Sport or Costly Distraction?
Forget Vegas sports betting for reckless speculation. When the Fed officials make projections, the markets assume they are accurate. However, as Jerome Powell himself admits, forecasts are speculative at best.
What Is Seen—And What is NOT Seen: Bastiat’s Often-Ignored Wisdom
Bastiat reminded his readers that economic analysis involves not just what we see on the surface, but also the costs that are hidden from view.
Where Did the Dollar Come From?
On this week's episode, Mark explains the origin of our (near-worthless) US dollar.
Economics and the Real World
Much of modern neoclassical economic theory depends upon assumptions that do not reflect real world conditions. Austrian economists, however, know that realistic assumptions matter.
Tyranny, Inc.: How “Beltway Libertarians” Failed to Convince Conservatives
From the various compromises pushed by "Beltway Libertarians" to the anti-free market rhetoric of conservative Sohrab Ahmari, government intervention has a lot of new friends. This will not end well.
The American Front of the Hamas-Israeli War
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan and Tho look at the consequences of the Hamas-Israeli War may have on Americans.
The Male/Female Wage Gap and This Year’s Nobel Laureate
Brian Albrecht joins Bob to discuss the work of this year's Nobel (Memorial) Prize Winner Claudia Goldin, with an emphasis on the male-female wage gap.
Cotton Pickin’ Sanctions
On yet another crusade, US authorities have sanctioned Chinese cotton imports. The sanctions won't change Chinese policies but they will create hardships for many.
Central Bank Digital Currencies: The Last Battle in the War on Cash
Sponsored by Dan Johnson and Randee Laskewitz.
Living Libertarian: Brief Biographies
Why do people become libertarians? What attracts them to Austrian economics?
