Posts by Robert Murphy
Ep. 215 Joe Salerno versus Paul Krugman on Austrian Business Cycle Theory
Using a recent Paul Krugman column as the jumping off point, the Mises Institute Academic Vice President Joe Salerno explains and defends Austrian business cycle theory. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. Bob’s response to Krugman’s NYT piece. Joe Salerno’s 2012 QJAE article responding to ABCT critics.…
Ep. 214 Explaining Libertarianism to Skeptical Christians
Doug Stuart and Dick Clark of the Libertarian Christian Institute talk about the book they co-authored (with 2 others) that answers tough questions. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. The book Faith Seeking Freedom: Libertarian Answers to Tough Questions, by the guests and co-authors. #Commissions Earned…
Ep. 213 Mark Spitznagel Teaches the Economists How to Invest
Bob reviews Mark Spitznagel’s latest book, “Safe Haven: Investing for Financial Storms,” on which he was a consultant. Bob explains that Spitznagel rejects the alleged dichotomy between risk and return, and then gives a numerical example to illustrate the two schools of thought. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: Bob’s appearance on Jordan Peterson‘s…
Ep. 212 The “Nixon Shock” Was Only the Final Nail in the Coffin of the Gold Dollar
Bob gives a brief history of money in the United States, explaining that the dollar was much “harder” in, say, 1810 than it was in 1910. This explains why there was significant consumer price inflation even in 1970, the year before Richard Nixon officially severed the dollar’s link to gold. Mentioned in the Episode and Other…
Ep. 211 Bob Murphy Explodes Popular Myths About Money
This is a replay of an interview Bob did on Silver Bullion TV. It occurred on July 23 and aired on July 30. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The original SBTV interview. Bob’s article on ZeroHedge. Bob’s Mises U lecture on money mechanics. Help support the Bob Murphy Show. The audio production for…