Philosophy and Methodology

The following is an edited version of my recent post on a libertarian discussion list.

Here is the problem, according to Steven Landsburg:

Economists are everywhere.

Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.

Economics is therefore not quantitative prediction. Nor is it a game or puzzle solving. Neither of the Friedman's assumptions — the rationality of economic agents and of the simplicity of preferences — is necessary.

Recorded at Mises University 2007.

Recorded at Mises University 2007.

Recorded at Mises University 2007.

Recorded at Mises University 2007.