Praxeology
Praxeology is the method of economics. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU22_PPT_03. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 25 July 2022.
The Competing Ideologies for the Collectivist Mind
Competition creates service from businesses, and competition produces benefits for everyone. Neither are politics and ideologies exempt from competition, with Republicans and Democrats going door to door for their candidates, having political rallies, or even fighting in the streets. Despite
Subjective Value and Market Prices
This concept of economic calculation is really the foundation of all economic theory, and price theory is the cornerstone of economic calculation. Download lectures slides at Mises.org/MU22_PPT_02. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 25 July 2022.
The Birth of the Austrian School
Menger discovered much more than the principle of marginal utility—he created an entire system of economics based on subjective value and individual choice. Download lecture slides at Mises.org/MU22_PPT_01. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 25 July 2022.
Hotter than the Sun: Finally, a Book Worth Reading
Even though the Cold War ended three decades ago, the threat of nuclear war still hangs over us. Scott Horton reminds us that preventing nuclear war should always be high on our political agenda. Original Article: "Hotter than the Sun: Finally,
Do Price Increases or Money Supply Increases Misallocate Resources?
Most economists and economic commentators believe that inflation is defined as general increases in prices of goods and services. Thus, they hold that anything that contributes to price increases sets inflation into motion. A decline in unemployment or an increase in
An Evening with Clifton Duncan
Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 24 July 2021.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 24 July 2021.
Nozick on Morality and Evolution
It is hard to explain through evolution how we know any necessary truths. Does this give us reason to abandon necessary truth? Nozick thinks so. Original Article: "Nozick on Morality and Evolution" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.
We Need More Inequality, Not Less
Progressives claim that inequality is causing poverty and making people's lives worse. In reality, inequality leads to better economic outcomes overall and pulls more people out of poverty. Original Article: "We Need More Inequality, Not Less" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored