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The Human Action Podcast

Mises Institute
Austrian Economics
Robert Solow
US Dollar
Inflation
Productivity Growth
Capital Gains
Mises Institute
Economic Growth
Total Factor Productivity
Institutions
National Divorce
Social Security
Federal Reserve
United States Debt
Recession
Monetary Economics
Texas
Global Reserve Currency
Dollar Milkshake Theory
Consumer Sentiment Survey

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

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Latest Episodes

Is paying down the federal debt a recession trigger? Bob takes on the MMT claim and checks the record, citing US debt payoffs, Canada’s 1990s reforms, and ECB case studies. Conclusion: real wealth beats accounting tricks and paydowns aren’t a mechani... more

Alex Pollock joins the Human Action Podcast to explain his recent Congressional testimony on the Fed’s growing insolvency and mandate overreach. The Fed now admits to $243 billion in operating losses and nearly $1 trillion in mark-to-market losses, l... more

In this episode of the Human Action Podcast, Bob unpacks Lerner’s Symmetry Theorem—the classic result that, under tight conditions, an import tariff is equivalent to an export tax. He applies the framework to recent 100% China‑tariff headlines, expla... more

This week, Bob tackles growing concerns about artificial intelligence, automation, and mass unemployment. Using the principles of marginal productivity and comparative advantage, he shows how the standard economic arguments still apply—even in the ag... more

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Dr. Alex Pollock
Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute with a long career in banking
Mises Institute
Episode: How Congress Should Reform the Fed
Georgy Ganev
Monetary economist focusing on the barter theory of money origins.
Episode: Menger's Barter Theory of the Origin of Money Is Still Standing
Jeff Degner
Author with a focus on inflation and family economics
Episode: Inflation’s Impact on Marriage and Children
Peter Klein
Senior fellow at The Mises Institute.
The Mises Institute
Episode: Peter Klein on Hayek for the 21st Century
Jason Priddle
PhD student at Florida State University focusing on stablecoins
Florida State University
Episode: Understanding Stablecoins and US Crypto Policy
Steve Hanke
Distinguished Senior Scholar at the Ludwig von Mises Institute and expert in monetary economics
Ludwig von Mises Institute
Episode: Steve Hanke on Hyperinflation, Currency Boards, and the COVID Lockdown Debacle
George Smith
Scholar on Thomas Paine and his contributions to the American Revolution
mises.org
Episode: Thomas Paine: The American Revolution's Unlikely Hero
Daniel Lacalle
An economist and author known for his insights on finance and economics.
Episode: The Debate Over the Big Beautiful Bill
Vincent Geloso
Co-author of the discussed paper and economist focused on measuring economic output without government impact.
Episode: New Academic Paper Uses Rothbard's National Output Metric

Host

Dr. Bob Murphy
Dr. Bob Murphy is an economist known for his work in the Austrian School of Economics and often explores complex economic theories and critiques of current economic systems in his discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 513 ratings
  • Fav

    My favorite podcast. I learn so much. Thanks so much for all you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jecc47
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good, but…

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    pblumel
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Only thing they should do is make it twice as loud and it would be perfect

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ricky_Bobby69420
    United States2 years ago
  • Good analysis. An Austrian take on economics and current events. Brings a sane perspective to a clown world.

    Audible
    5
    Anónimo
    United States3 years ago
  • Human Action Pod

    Good analysis. An Austrian take on economics and current events. Brings a sane perspective to a clown world.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous User
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners frequently commend the show for its insightful and informative content, particularly on complex economic topics.

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How Congress Should Reform the Fed
Q: What should Congress do regarding the Federal Reserve?
Congress should set clear objectives and oversight for the Fed, particularly regarding its financial management and accountability.
How Congress Should Reform the Fed
Q: Can you just explain what your testimony was about?
It focused on the financial health of the Federal Reserve, their operating losses, and the implications for taxpayers and the national economy.
Menger's Barter Theory of the Origin of Money Is Still Standing
Q: Was it because the translation from the Greeks to the Latin was incorrect and Polanyi was just relying on a faulty translation?
I think he was just reading a Latin translation and he was wishfully thinking.
Menger's Barter Theory of the Origin of Money Is Still Standing
Q: Can you just explain there what happened, and then why you think they're attacking a more modern form that's actually weaker?
Actually, as a fan of Austrian economics, I'm not a big fan of neoclassical economics.
Menger's Barter Theory of the Origin of Money Is Still Standing
Q: Can we just explain, like, is that pervasive in this anti-barter story literature that they're saying to economists?
Yes, the anti-barter. Go ahead.

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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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