Emil Kauder as an Austrian Dehomogenizer
Rothbard's two-volume An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought contains a lengthy reference list, but a close look at the books reveals that Rothbard continually cited certain authors and borrowed his theses from them. One of them was Emil Kauder.
Markets and Medical Care
Terrell discusses impacts of price controls, occupational licensure, the FDA, and more. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU22_PPT_29. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on July 28, 2022.
The Government Runs the Ultimate Racket
"Seniors hurt in Ponzi scam" headlined the story of elderly Southern Californians bilked in a pyramid scheme. While sad, the story reminded me of Social Security, since it is also a Ponzi scheme involving those older, with high payoffs to
The Other Socialisms
Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 28 July 2026.
Economic After Effects of Covid
Is it all bad news? There is still entrepreneurship. There is still innovation. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU22_PPT_27. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 28 July 2022.
Like the Fed, the ECB Is Still a Long Way from “Normal” Monetary Policy
It's going to take more than a 0 percent policy interest rate and a newly invented name for QE to really address years of monetary inflation. Original Article: "Like the Fed, the ECB Is Still a Long Way from "Normal" Monetary
Austrians vs. Neoclassicists on Monopolies
A monopoly is often seen as one of the gravest and most concerning manifestations of market failure. In the neoclassical tradition, the existence of a monopolist in a market is generally seen as sufficient justification for government intervention to put
The Fed Just Got Rid of Forward Guidance Because It’s Making It Up As It Goes
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee announced Wednesday it is raising its key policy rate—the federal funds rate—by 75 basis points to 2.5 percent. According to the FOMC’s press release, the committee recognizes that economic activity is declining, but
Faculty Panel
Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 27 July 2022.
Interest Rate Tightening Will Cause Even More Economic Destruction
Rather than contributing to a "soft landing," raising interest rates will continue to destroy wealth. Original Article: "Interest Rate Tightening Will Cause Even More Economic Destruction" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.