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The Human Action Podcast features in-depth interviews on current topics in economics through an Austro-libertarian lens.
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The Human Action Podcast
The Human Action Podcast
23 AUG 2024 · Bob quotes from David Ricardo to show that the classical economists understood that utility was essential to explaining market value, but then he also explains why the Marginalist Revolution was a scientific advancement.
- Bob's Journal of Libertarian Studies Article on The Labor Theory of Value: https://Mises.org/HAP462a
- Human Action Podcast Episode 460, "What Does Say’s Law Really Say?": https://Mises.org/HAP462b
- David Ricardo, On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation: https://Mises.org/HAP462c
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16 AUG 2024 · With recent market turbulence and new potential recession indicators emerging, Peter St. Onge joins Bob to examine whether market performance accurately reflects the true state of economic health. There is rising debt, growing entitlements, and ongoing structural issues within the US economy, Bob and Professor St. Onge analyze how these factors contribute to our current economic landscape and whether recent developments are indicative of a 1987-style crash or a 2008-style crash.They also explain the Japanese carry trade, its impact on the dollar and Japanese markets, and the recent market fluctuations, including the significant decline in the Japanese stock exchange and the S&P 500.Â
- Dr. St. Onge, "Is it Black Monday or Another 2008?": https://Mises.org/HAP461a
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9 AUG 2024 · Bob goes solo to give the historical context and true meaning behind "Say's Law," as well as the caricature presented by Keynesian critics.
- J.B. Say's A Treatise on Political Economy: https://Mises.org/HAP460a
- James Mill, "On the Overproduction and Underconsumption Fallacies": https://Mises.org/HAP459b
The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
4 AUG 2024 · Recorded in front of a live audience at the 2024 Mises University, Bob discusses recent market turbulence with Mark Thornton. They also delve into the Skyscraper theory and the practicality of the Austrian Business Cycle Theory.Mises University is the world’s leading instructional program in the Austrian School of economics, and is the essential training ground for economists who are looking beyond the mainstream
- Dr. Thornton’s Minor Issues Episode on the Inverted Yield Curve: https://Mises.org/HAP459a
- The Skyscraper Curse: https://Mises.org/HAP459b
- Dr. Thornton's Article From 2004 on the Housing Market: https://Mises.org/HAP459c
- The Inverted Yield Curve from Understanding Money Mechanics: https://Mises.org/HAP459d
- Bob’s Econlib Article on Fiscal Austerity and Tax Rates: https://Mises.org/HAP459e
Join Peter Klein and Ryan McMaken in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a Mises event on strategy, economics, and decentralization of power. Register now: https://Mises.org/NM24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
27 JUL 2024 · Prompted by a listener request, Bob gives the standard economic analysis of tariffs and other types of taxes. This is relevant because the populist Right is arguing for a hike in tariffs to fund income tax cuts.
- Bob's Article, "Carbon Taxes and the 'Tax Interaction Effect'": https://Mises.org/HAP458a
- Trump-Biden Tariff Tracker: https://Mises.org/HAP458b
- Bob and Dave Smith on Open Borders: https://Mises.org/HAP458c
- Frédéric Bastiat's Candlestick Makers' Petition: https://Mises.org/HAP458d
Join Peter Klein and Ryan McMaken in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a Mises event on strategy, economics, and decentralization of power. Register now: https://Mises.org/NM24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
20 JUL 2024 · Jason Purcell is an analyst at a major financial institution with a specialty in bond analysis. He joins Bob to discuss his historical analysis of yield curves (in both UK and US) going back to the 1870s, which shows that central banks do indeed manipulate short-term interest rates.
- Bob's Article on the Inverted Yield Curve: https://Mises.org/HAP457a
- Goerge Selgin's Cato Article on the Fed: https://Mises.org/HAP457b
- The Charts Referenced in this Episode: https://Mises.org/HAP457c
Join us in Fort Myers, Florida, on November 9, 2024, to cut through the political noise and discuss the state of the economy. Distinguished speakers Tom DiLorenzo, Mark Thornton, and Murray Sabrin will challenge prevailing economic myths and take a critical look at the US political theater, offering insights into how political interventions distort our economy. It’s an opportunity to move beyond partisan rhetoric and examine the way the government affects our lives and livelihoods. Register now: https://Mises.org/FtMyers24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
12 JUL 2024 · Bob critiques MMT godfather Warren Mosler's recent interview on the Odd Lots podcast, where Mosler argued that the Fed rate hikes have been fueling the strong economy.
- Bob's Critique of Stephanie Kelton's MMT Documentary: https://Mises.org/HAP456a
Join us in Fort Myers, Florida, on November 9, 2024, to cut through the political noise and discuss the state of the economy. Distinguished speakers Tom DiLorenzo, Mark Thornton, and Murray Sabrin will challenge prevailing economic myths and take a critical look at the US political theater, offering insights into how political interventions distort our economy. It’s an opportunity to move beyond partisan rhetoric and examine the way the government affects our lives and livelihoods. Register now: https://Mises.org/FtMyers24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
5 JUL 2024 · Are wealthy people getting wealthier because they work harder? Dr. Jonathan Newman is back on the show to discuss Robert Reich's latest videos about debunking economic myths.Robert Reich incorrectly blames the free market when businesses act on incentives provided by the government. He condenses this information into short, impactful videos for his audience. However, most of what Reich talks about isn't really economics. And when he does discuss economics, he relies on flawed assumptions that have been meticulously refuted over the past century. Bob and Dr. Newman dissect the misconceptions and provide some insights.
- Robert Reich's "Debunking Economic Myths" Episode 3: https://Mises.org/HAP455a
- Robert Reich's "Debunking Economic Myths" Episode 4: https://Mises.org/HAP455b
- Dr. Newman's Post on Reich's Episode 5: https://Mises.org/HAP455c
Join us in October for a weekend of celebration at the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Registration is open for Mises Members at https://Mises.org/SS24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
28 JUN 2024 · Kyle Anzalone from AntiWar.com and the Libertarian Institute joins Bob to discuss the timeline of Wikileaks and why the US government disliked Julian Assange.This week, Assange was offered his freedom in exchange for admitting to espionage charges, but what exactly did he do? And how can the US prosecute Assange when he is not a US citizen? Bob and Kyle review the facts, including how Wikileaks began, the information they leaked, and the reasons behind Julian Assange's arrest.
- Kyles Article on AntiWar.com: https://Mises.org/HAP454a
- Kyle's Libertarian Institute Page: https://Mises.org/HAP454b
Join us in October for a weekend of celebration at the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Registration is open for Mises Members at https://Mises.org/SS24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
21 JUN 2024 · Bob continues his feud with George Selgin, explaining why the alleged free banking period in Scotland doesn't show that free-market banks would carry low reserve ratios.
- Reason Debate Between Bob and George Selgin: https://Mises.org/HAP453a
- George Selgin Interview on Free Banking: https://Mises.org/HAP453b
- Selgin's Response to Bob on Twitter: https://Mises.org/HAP453c
- Rothbard's Economic Controversies: https://Mises.org/HAP453d
Join us in October for a weekend of celebration at the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Registration is open for Mises Members at https://Mises.org/SS24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
The Human Action Podcast features in-depth interviews on current topics in economics through an Austro-libertarian lens.
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Organization | Chad Parish |
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