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

From pp. 1–28 in the print edition.

Part One: The Nature of Gratuitous Goods

Chapter 3 of Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles audiobook.

From pp. 95–116 in the print edition.

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.

Part Two: Gratuitous Goods in a Free Economy

Chapter 7 of Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles audiobook.

From pp. 219–246 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.

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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Organizations like the European Union and the United Nations are inventions of government elites and are designed to serve the interests of government elites. They centralize political power and do nothing to advance peace or freedom.

Discussed on the Show:

“We Can’t Fix International Organizations like the WTO. Abolish Them.” by Joseph Solis-Mullen: https://Mises.org/RR_233_A

“Subsidiarity and Secession: Bringing the Austrian School to the 21st Century” by Marcos Falcone: https://Mises.org/RR_233_B

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