Unraveling the Roots of the German Mark’s Collapse
A century ago, the German reichsmark went into freefall as the most famous hyperinflation in history exploded the German economy. The repercussions still are with us.
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Woodrow Wilson’s Christmas Grift of 1913
Two days before Christmas, 1913, the infamous "creature from Jekyll Island," the Federal Reserve System, was birthed into our body politic. It has been devouring the economy ever since.
Unraveling the Roots of the German Mark’s Collapse
A century ago, the German reichsmark went into freefall as the most famous hyperinflation in history exploded the German economy. The repercussions still are with us.
The Treasury is Running Out of Creditors
The US Government will face another round of federal debt expansion in 2024, but will there be enough creditors to allow their continued spending?
Co-Creator Explains Javier Milei’s Plan to Abolish the Central Bank
Nicolás Cachanosky was a co-author on the dollarization proposal for Argentina that Javier Milei publicly endorsed. He explains to Bob the outlines of the proposal, which involves replacing pesos with USD for bank deposits, currency in circulation, and central bank liabilities.
How Statism Leads to War
Dr. Jonathan Newman joins Bob to break down the history of warfare, how states fund war, and why war is more destructive in the modern era.
The Radical Uncertainty of a Polymorphic Fed
Recorded at the Mises Circle in Fort Myers, Florida, 4 November 2023. Includes audience question and answer period.
Rothbard: Understanding the History of Banking from an Austrian Perspective
Jesús Huerta de Soto reviews Murray Rothbard's A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II.
The Dollar Crisis of 1861–1865: Greenbacks, Gold, and Confederate Dollars
Sponsored by Scott and Cathy Ullery.
