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- Foundational Concepts in Economics: 2: Scarcity and Opportunity CostBaetjer explains scarcity, the problem that any given good of finite supply can only ever be put to some of the many ends for which we might use it, and opportunity cost, the concept that taking one option costs us the benefit we would have gotten from taking the next-best option instead.22 min
- Foundational Concepts in Economics: 1: Subjective Value and TradeBaetjer outlines some basic concepts essential to understanding economics, including the natures of wealth and economic value.23 min
- Libertarian Public Policy: 12: ConclusionWhat would a libertarian society look like? Which changes in that direction are most important?20 min
- Libertarian Public Policy: 11: Economics and Public PoliciesDr. Miron briefly discusses criminal justice, intellectual property, scientific research, risk management, campaign finance, abortion, and behavioral economics.29 min
- Libertarian Public Policy: 10: National DefenseNational defense is a legitimate function of government, but military spending and the scope of military action tend to grow to excess.17 min
- Libertarian Public Policy: 9: MacroeconomicsPolicies aimed at economic stabilization do more harm than good. Macroeconomic policy should be focused not on stabilization, but on economic growth.20 min
- Libertarian Public Policy: 8: RedistributionThere’s a plausible case, though not a fully persuasive one, for redistributing income to relieve poverty. Other forms of redistribution should be eliminated.23 min
- Libertarian Public Policy: 7: HealthGovernment intervention has lowered the quality of medical care and made it more expensive.19 min
- Libertarian Public Policy: 6: CapitalismEven though markets aren’t perfect, most regulations end up being counterproductive. Other regulations, like contract enforcement and rules against fraud, help.23 min
- Libertarian Public Policy: 5: DiscriminationMarkets have been shown to be effective to a degree in combating certain types of discrimination. Anti-discrimination laws have drawbacks we shouldn’t ignore.24 min
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