Why Must Supply Precede Demand? Understanding Economic Foundations
Popular economic thinking holds that consumer spending is the most important driver of the economy. Actually, demand can’t exist without something first being supplied.
Recent Podcast Episodes
How the Fed Undermines Prosperity
The boom-and-bust cycles are not natural to a market economy, contra Keynes. Instead, government through monetary manipulation creates them—and then politicians blame markets themselves.
Responding to Yaron Brook’s Critique of Anarcho-Capitalism
Bob critiques Yaron Brook's opening statement from the recent Soho Forum debate on the merits of anarchism .
Spending More Taxpayer Money on Foreign Policy Boondoggles Has Solved Nothing
The US government doesn't just blow money in the US. Indeed, the reach of its wasteful spending spans the globe, and Congress seems incapable of stopping it.
The Regime Plans More for Us Than Just Hillary Clinton’s “Deprogramming” Demands
While Hillary Clinton’s call to have Trump supporters “deprogrammed” has been met with snickers, her attitude is in line with most of this country’s governing elites.
The Federal Reserve Turns 110: A Review of the Damage Done
It's about much more than just price inflation. Ryan and Jonathan Newman look at the many ways that America's central bank causes economic chaos while making us poorer and more unequal.
Police Mergers Are Not the Answer, but Privatization Is
Some small municipalities in Pennsylvania have disbanded their police departments, so others want to tax them for “depending” on state police. There is an even better course of action: allow private policing.
Government Is the Hidden Hand Directing the Culture Wars
American culture wars are not the product of religious fundamentalists or even activist groups. They exist because of state interference in the private lives of individuals.
Early Dollar Crises: Lessons for Today
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023.
How Inflationary Money Causes the Affordability Crisis
The affordability crisis is upon us. Housing, food, you name it, life is becoming expensive. The government blames business, but perhaps government officials should look in the mirror.
Early Dollar Crises: Lessons for Today
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023.
The Dollar Crisis of 1861–1865: Greenbacks, Gold, and Confederate Dollars
Sponsored by Scott and Cathy Ullery.
Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023.
No, We Cannot Afford to Fund Yet Another War
US government officials from President Biden to Secretary Yellen think the US can fund endless wars, but the American people are suffering in reality.
Richard Cantillon at the Louvre
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023.
Is There Inflation in Government-Financed Goods and Services?
Governments are fond of accusing private firms of “greed” when prices increase during periods of inflation. However, they fail to tell the public that government services also face price increases.
