U.S. Economy
Oren Cass and the Conservative Critique of Pure Laissez-Faire
Bob Murphy and Oren Cass have a friendly discussion about their disagreements on economic policy.
Commentary on the Politics and Economics of the Coronavirus Response
Bob Murphy comments on various aspects of the response to the coronavirus.
The End of Civilization?
Even if the COVOID-19 virus turns out to be more severe than the skeptics give us reason to think it is, we can get through it. We cannot survive the end of the division of labor. It would be the finish of civilization as we know it.
The Fed Is a One-Trick Pony
Printing up paper money—which is the Fed's solution to nearly everything—will not bring about a miraculous replacement of the lost goods and services or repair broken supply chains.
Jeff Deist Discusses Trump’s Stimulus Package
Jeff Deist joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the immense stimulus package proposed by the Trump administration to help the failing US economy.
Brian Williams’ Billionaire Bloomberg Blunder
Bob Murphy gives some thoughts on the stock market crash and coronavirus, then discusses the jaw-dropping discussion between Brian Williams and a member of the New York Times editorial board.
Harry Dent on the Coming Financial Crash
Harry Dent believes that a major crash is coming, which will probably begin this year.
US Mandatory Spending Projected to Increase Over a Trillion Dollars by 2023
Even if discretionary spending stays flat, total government outlays are estimated to increase by more than $1 trillion, significantly above any measure of tax revenues. And that is without considering a possible recession.
Understanding Money Mechanics
Dr. Bob Murphy introduces an upcoming e-book on the mechanics of the Fed.