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Bob discusses common talking points that pro-free-trade economists often use when making the case against tariffs. The purpose is to facilitate discussion so both sides have a deeper understanding of the subtle issues involved.

Bob's Article on Trade Deficits: https://Mises.org/HAP475a

Steve Landsburg on Obama's State of the Union Remarks about Exports: https://Mises.org/HAP475b

Ryan McMaken and Zachary Yost look at some of the ways Trump’s foreign policy might actually be a step in the right direction.

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Nicolaus Copernicus is best known for his observation that the sun was at the center of our solar system, but he also made a number of astute observations about economics.

Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

The iconic Hermès Birkin bag helps illustrate Carl Menger’s “Theory of the Good,” and Ludwig von Mises’s explanation of human action.

Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

As with any other government-controlled institution, a high level of public skepticism about elections is healthy.

Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

So-called economic moderates claim to support free-market capitalism, but then say that markets still need “some” government oversight. Free markets, however, don't need government-based rules because markets effectively regulate themselves.

Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

While men like Murray Rothbard and Ludwig von Mises believed in “just” war, nonetheless, they did not believe that wars lead to “just” outcomes, as war leads to destruction of civilization. The outcome of the American war of secession proved that point eloquently.

Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

One of the oldest and most harmful economic fallacies is the belief that, at best, economic exchange is a zero-sum activity. However, free exchange in an unhampered market is always positive.

Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

In his failed 1896 presidential campaign, inflationist William Jennings Bryan declared that he would “not crucify mankind on a cross of gold.” But at least even Bryan favored silver money. Today‘s political candidates will crucify us on a cross of paper.

Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

Voting is controversial among Austro-Libertarians for many reasons. However, if one does choose to vote, one should understand that the state is never constrained by the voters and cannot be “reformed.”

Narrated by Millian Quinteros.