World History

Recorded at Mises University 2003.

Recorded at the Mises Institute, May 1994.

Mises was well-versed in history, but many economists are not. History must be understood and revised. Wilson distorted the truth about how America entered WWI. The propaganda was not to be questioned. Wrong lessons are taught. The 1929 depression was displayed as proof that the free market had failed. The Treaty of Versailles continued WWI. That treaty should have been peacefully revised. Understanding history will create your political views. Wartime propaganda becomes history.

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.

Presented at the Mises Institute; July 17, 2003.

Recorded at Mises University 2003.

Recorded at the Mises Institute, May 1994.

Recorded at the Mises Institute, May 1994.

Recorded January 18-19, 2002.

Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on February 28, 2003.