
The Human Action Podcast features in-depth interviews on current topics in economics through an Austro libertarian lens.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 301 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsSociety & Culture | |||

Bob walks through a recent WIRED video on “the economics behind the Great Depression,” correcting its claims on lax regulation, Hoover’s alleged inaction, the role of the Fed and the gold standard, and the notion that World War II ended the slump.
Bo... more
Bob revisits capital and interest theory to show why the textbook result “interest = MPK” only holds in a one-good world, and why in actual markets the interest rate emerges from time, prices, and capital valuation—not raw productivity.
Bob and Alber... more
Prompted by an online debate about whether economics belongs with the hard sciences, Bob reviews common defenses of mainstream practice and explains why they don’t settle the scientific status of the field. He outlines the Mises–Rothbard view: econom... more
Dr. Jonathan Newman joins the Human Action Podcast to discuss his recent QJAE article disputing the claim that 'sticky prices' prevent markets from clearing--i.e., when the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded. Dr. Newman applies Mises’s “p... more
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My favorite podcast. I learn so much. Thanks so much for all you do.
Oddly, the guests on this program are not always or even usually announced by name in the podcast. Apparently a listing of the guests and topics are found elsewhere. But for people using their phones and subscribing to the podcast through iTunes or other services and listening while driving or walking their dogs, this is of little help. Sometimes the host will start the episode by referring to the guest by their first name only! For me this is a major obstacle to enjoying the show.
Only thing they should do is make it twice as loud and it would be perfect
Good analysis. An Austrian take on economics and current events. Brings a sane perspective to a clown world.
Good analysis. An Austrian take on economics and current events. Brings a sane perspective to a clown world.
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The show engages listeners with comprehensive discussions on contemporary economic issues, interpreted through an Austro-libertarian perspective. Episodes typically feature interviews with various experts and thought leaders, exploring topics such as tariffs, inflation, and the role of central banking, while actively encouraging debates on controversial economic theories and their societal impacts. Its unique approach aims to blend deep economic principles with real-world applications, making complex topics more accessible while catering to enthusiasts of libertarian thought.
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Recent guests on The Human Action Podcast include:
1. Dr. Alex Pollock
2. Georgy Ganev
3. Jeff Degner
4. Peter Klein
5. Jason Priddle
6. Steve Hanke
7. George Smith
8. Daniel Lacalle
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