Early Dollar Crises: Lessons for Today
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023.
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Early Dollar Crises: Lessons for Today
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023.
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US government officials from President Biden to Secretary Yellen think the US can fund endless wars, but the American people are suffering in reality.
How Inflationary Money Causes the Affordability Crisis
The affordability crisis is upon us. Housing, food, you name it, life is becoming expensive. The government blames business, but perhaps government officials should look in the mirror.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
