Part One: The Nature of Gratuitous Goods

Chapter 1 of Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles audiobook.

From pp. 29–62 in the print edition.

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Chapter 5 of Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles audiobook.

From pp. 137–178 in the print edition.

Part Three: Gratuitous Goods and the State

Chapter 9 of Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles audiobook.

From pp. 261–290 in the print edition.

The Conclusion to Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles audiobook.

From pp. 393–398 in the print edition.

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Chapter 6 of Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles audiobook.

From pp. 179–218 in the print edition.

Part One: The Nature of Gratuitous Goods

Chapter 4 of Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles audiobook.

From pp. 117–136 in the print edition.

Two reasons why Trump won't/can't get rid of the IRS:

1. It's political suicide to get rid of payroll taxes.

2. Tariff revenue isn't nearly enough to fund the federal government at the levels the welfare/spending-addicted voters demand.

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The federal government didn't take charge of immigration policy until the 1880s. In the early republic, almost everyone agreed that immigration policy was a matter for the states.

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While President Trump‘s tariffs certainly are causing economic harm, they alone could not cause a recession had there not already been years of artificial credit expansion.

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Is the silver market a victim of price manipulation, or are there other forces at play? Mark Thornton explores the often-misunderstood economics of silver, delving into the theory of "joint supply" to explain why silver prices can sometimes defy conventional wisdom. Mark examines how silver, often a byproduct of other mining operations, can experience a "silver lining" effect during economic downturns, potentially rising in value when other commodities fall. Forget the conspiracy theories for a clear-eyed look at the economic realities that shape the silver market.

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