The Human Action Podcast

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The Human Action Podcast features in-depth interviews on current topics in economics through an Austro libertarian lens.

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The Economics of National Divorce

Lots of Americans now openly discuss the idea of National Divorce, focusing on the political, cultural, and social divisions in America. But what about the economics? How would issues like debt, entitlements, and defense be addressed if the US split into two or more new political entities? Mises.org senior editor and economist Ryan McMaken joins Jeff to discuss. Listen to Hoppe on centralization and secession: Mises.org/HAP352-1

Jul 15, 2022•Ep. 356

Why the US Should Default

Jeff and Bob discuss the effect of rising interest rates on Uncle Sam's ability to service debt—and promote the increasingly less radical idea that a default on Treasury debt is both inevitable and good. Jeff's article on rising rates: Mises.org/HAP351-1 House Budget Committee report on higher interest rates and US debt service: Mises.org/HAP351-2 Rothbard on the ethics of debt repudiation: Mises.org/HAP351-3...

Jul 08, 2022•Ep. 355

Fossil Future with Alex Epstein

When it comes to energy and the environment, Americans not only get the wrong facts, arguments, and narratives–they get the wrong philosophy. Alex Epstein , who recently published perhaps the most important book of our time, joins Jeff and Bob to explain.  Get Alex's new book Fossil Future: Mises.org/Fossil...

Jul 01, 2022•Ep. 354

A Looming Recession: How Bad Is It?

Mises.org economist and senior editor Ryan McMaken joins Jeff and Bob for a hard look at the economic reality Americans face today. Shostak on the true definition of a recession: Mises.org/HAP349-Shostak Bob's article in the QJAE: Mises.org/HAP349-Murphy

Jun 24, 2022•Ep. 353

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