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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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Why the Scottish "Free Banking" Episode Doesn't Justify Fractional Reserves
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: Mises.org/HAP453aGeorge Selgin Interview on Free Banking: Mises.org/HAP453bSelgin's Response to Bob on Twitter: Mises.org/HAP453cRothbard's Economic Controversies: Mises.org/HAP453dJoin 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 Mises.org/SS24
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Tackling Robert Reich's First Two "Economic Myths"
In a new YouTube series, former US Secretary of Labor Robert Reich promises to explode ten "economic myths." Jonathan Newman joins Bob to respond to the first two episodes in the series, regarding whether economics is an objective science, and whether government intervention interferes with a free market.
Robert Reich's 'Debunking Economic Myths' Series: Mises.org/HAP452aBob's JLS Article on Kevin Carson's Studies in Mutualist Political Economy: Mises.org/HAP452bDr. Newman Debunking Robert Reich's First Myth: Mises.org/HAP452cDr. Newman Debunking Robert Reich's Second Myth: Mises.org/HAP452dThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFree -
Is the Dollar the Global Reserve Currency Because There Is No Better Alternative?
Economics researcher Joakim Book joins Bob to discuss his recent article on the dollar's international dominance at the American Institute for Economic Research.
US Sanctions incentivize foreign governments to find alternatives to the dollar, but none have successfully escaped Washington's grip. Joakim argues that alternative payment systems are in the works, but even international banking transactions still use US banking systems. How much longer will the US dollar be the king currency? Why aren't foreign Governments fleeing to BTC and Gold? Bob and Joakim discuss.
Joakim's Article at the AIER: Mises.org/HAP451aThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFree -
Would Ending the Fed Cause a Depression?
Jonathan Newman returns to help Bob dissect a Twitter thread melting down about Rep. Massie's new bill to End the Fed.
The X thread discussing the "End the Fed Bill": Mises.org/HAP450aSelgin, Lastrapes, and White, "Has the Fed Been a Failure?": Mises.org/HAP450bBob's Article, "Putting the Country Back on Gold": Mises.org/HAP450cThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/Money
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Garett Jones on the Economic Impact of Culture on Immigration
Garett Jones is Associate Professor of Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He joins Bob to discuss his book, detailing the impact that immigrants' culture has on the institutions of their new home.
Professor Jones' New Book, The Culture Transplant: Mises.org/HAP449aThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/Money
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Mateusz Machaj on Economists and Inflation
Mateusz "Matt" Machaj holds a PhD in economics and is a Fellow with the Mises Institute, who has also won both the Douglas E. French and the Lawrence Fertig prizes in Austrian economics. He joins Bob to discuss his new booklet from Routledge, which explains how mainstream economists have responded to the recent bout of price inflation.
Dr. Machaj's Monetary Policy and Inflation: Mises.org/HAP448aBob's Book on MMT, Understanding Money Mechanics: Mises.org/HAP448bBob's MisesU Lecture, "Price Inflation: Corona vs. QE": Mises.org/HAP448cThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/Money
Human Action Podcast listeners can get a free book: Mises.org/HAPodFree