The R Word

Tags: Booms and Busts, U.S. Economy

08/03/2022 Ryan McMaken Tho Bishop

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the regime’s latest Orwellian word game to avoid acknowledging a recession. Is this an attempt to gaslight the country, or a reflection of economic pain being less obvious to the beltway class?

Recommended Reading

“GDP Shrinks Again as Biden Quibbles over the Definition of Recession“ by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_93_A

“The Fed Is Making It Up as It Goes, So It Ditched Forward Guidance” by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_93_B

“Yellen: Recession Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means” by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_93_C

“The Economy Needs a Volcker Moment” by Connor Mortell: Mises.org/RR_93_D

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