Per Bylund on the Importance of the Austrian School
Per Bylund is Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University. He discusses three of his current book projects, all touching on various aspects of the Austrian School and its continued importance. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: Per
“They Said What?!” John Lennon edition
Bob unveils a new recurring series, in which he gives the context of infamous quotations. In this episode, he covers two allegedly shocking quotes from John Lennon, John Maynard Keynes' "in the long run we're all dead," Trump on Nazis
What Made Rothbard Great
If you don’t mind, I am going to do what men of my age do from time to time, and that is tell you war stories—usually insufferably boring for younger people, but occasionally enlightening if you find that perhaps you
Savings Are the Foundation of Economic Growth
Most commentators’ regard savings as harmful to economic growth on the ground that savings are associated with fewer outlays. These commentators portray economic activity as a circular flow of money. Spending by one individual becomes part of the earnings of
Sticks, Not Carrots: Vaccines Must Be Forced, Says Indiana University Health Chief
An Indiana University health officer laments that incentives such as access to events, donuts, french fries, and even hard cash are no longer moving many Americans to fall in line with vaccination. Original Article: "Sticks, Not Carrots: Vaccines Must Be Forced,
How Botswana Became the World’s Fastest-Growing Economy
The risk of government expropriation of private property remained low, and Botswana rejected antiwhite reformist politics which destroyed capital in many other countries in the region. Economic success has been a result. Original Article: "How Botswana Became the World's Fastest-Growing Economy" This
Government “Stimulus” Keeps Having a Diminishing Effect
The United States economy recovered at a 6.5 percent annualized rate in the second quarter of 2021, and gross domestic product (GDP) is now above the prepandemic level. This should be viewed as good news until we put it in the context
Unrest in South Africa
South Africa is battling its worst riots since the end of the Apartheid in 1994. Instability, unrest and violence are currently dominating political discourse in South Africa and the severity of this situation has evoked concern from all across the
Kinnaur’s Hydroelectric Projects: Are they really fulfilling the development they promised?
Hydroelectricity, today, has become one of the most popular sources of power generation in India. Considering the environmental hazards and the non-renewable nature of resources like coal, it was imperative for the country to adapt to newer, cleaner ways of
Investors Are on the Lookout for a Crash. But Prices Keep Going Up.
With such a messed-up economy, why is it still hard to spot a bust on the horizon? Original Article: "Investors Are on the Lookout for a Crash. But Prices Keep Going Up." This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.