The Human Action Podcast

Bob goes solo to give a point-by-point rebuttal to James Lindsay's recent essay arguing that "national divorce means national suicide." Bob argues that James employs inconsistent claims and ignores the tremendous economic boon to an independent Texas.

James Lindsay's Article "National Divorce is National Suicide": https://Mises.org/HAP434a

Bob's Book "Common Sense: The Case for an Independent Texas": https://Mises.org/HAP434b

AntiWar.com Article on Gaza: https://Mises.org/HAP434c

Scott Horton's Interview with Arnon Soffer: https://Mises.org/HAP434d

Academic VP of the Mises Institute, Joe Salerno, joins Bob to discuss his talk at the Supporters Summit, centering on the mainstream's focus on "rules vs. discretion" in monetary policy. Salerno explains how President Eisenhower's administration marked a pivot away from the ideology of inflation.

Dr. Salerno's Talk at the 2023 Supporters Summit: https://Mises.org/HAP433a

Economist Peter St. Onge summarizes some of the major financial and government news stories of the day.

Bob's Mises University Talk 'Price Inflation: Corona vs. QE': https://Mises.org/HAP432a

Bob goes solo to discuss a recent Twitter controversy, in which opponents of a proposed tax argued that unrealized capital gains couldn't possibly be a form of income. Bob cites both Austrian theory and corporate accounting practice to respond that all capital gains are income, which is not to say that they ought to be taxed. The dispute is important because understanding the definition of "income" sheds light on the role of market prices in guiding entrepreneurial action.

Bob Talks to David Schizer on the Moore Ruling: https://Mises.org/HAP431a

Bob's Econlib Article on Capital and Income: https://Mises.org/HAP431b

Economic giant Robert Solow died in December 2023. He was a Nobel laureate, and four of his PhD students went on to also receive the Nobel. He is known for the growth model named in his honor.

Garett Jones of GMU joins Bob to discuss the work of Solow, focusing on the possible tension between the Solow model's conclusions about capital accumulation vis-à-vis the Austrian School.

Murray Sabrin joins Bob to discuss his upcoming online course on the economics of the US healthcare system, including practical solutions. The course begins in mid-January 2024.

Dr. Sabrin's New Online Course: https://Mises.org/HAP429a

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Mises' work explains how laissez-faire economies have incentives to be peaceful with each other, and how, inversely, tariffs and protectionism create isolation, instability, and war. His words are especially prescient today as conflicts rage and tensions between superpowers continue to rise—mirroring the rise in state power across the globe.

Dr. Jonathan Newman joins Bob to break down the history of warfare, how states fund war, and why war is more destructive in the modern era.

Dr. Newman's Article on the History of Warfare: https://Mises.org/HAP421a

Dr. Murphy on Private Military Defense: https://Mises.org/HAP421b

'Free Trade vs. Protectionism' MisesU 2023 Lecture: https://Mises.org/HAP421c

Bob and Jonathan's Talks from the Mises Circle in Fort Myers: https://Mises.org/HAP421d

Recently Yaron Brook and Bryan Caplan debated the merits of anarchism at the Soho Forum. Bob critiques Brook's opening statement.

The Soho Forum Debate: https://Mises.org/HAP419a

Bob's Book on Market Anarchy, Chaos Theory: https://Mises.org/HAP419b

Rothbard's Book on Natural Rights and the State, For a New Liberty: https://Mises.org/HAP419c

Hans-Herman Hoppe's Book on Private Defense, The Private Production of Defense: https://Mises.org/HAP419d

Join us in Fort Myers on November 4 to cut through the campaign talking points and offer an uncompromising look at what is coming next. Use Code "FL2023" for $10 off admission: https://Mises.org/FL23

Human Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy of Per Bylund's How to Think About the Economy: https://Mises.org/HAPodFree

Brian Albrecht joins Bob to discuss the work of this year's Nobel (Memorial) Prize Winner Claudia Goldin, with an emphasis on the male-female wage gap.

Claudia Golden and Tyler Cowan Discuss The Gender Earnings Gap: https://Mises.org/HAP418a

Claudia Golden's Paper on The Pill: https://Mises.org/HAP418b

More Content from Brian: https://Mises.org/HAP418c

Jonathan Newman rejoins Bob to explore more of the mechanics and political implications of the Fed's current state of insolvency.

The Mercatus Article on Quantitative Easing: https://Mises.org/HAP417a

Furman's Op-Ed in the WSJ: https://Mises.org/HAP417b

Join us in Fort Myers on November 4 to cut through the campaign talking points and offer an uncompromising look at what is coming next. Use Code "FL2023" for $10 off admission: https://Mises.org/FL23

Human Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy of Per Bylund's How to Think About the Economy: https://Mises.org/HAPodFree