Prompted by a listener request, Bob gives the standard economic analysis of tariffs and other types of taxes. This is relevant because the populist Right is arguing for a hike in tariffs to fund income tax cuts.

• Bob's Article, "Carbon Taxes and the 'Tax Interaction Effect'": Mises.org/HAP458a
• Trump-Biden Tariff Tracker: Mises.org/HAP458b
• Bob and Dave Smith on Open Borders: Mises.org/HAP458c
• Frédéric Bastiat's Candlestick Makers' Petition: Mises.org/HAP458d

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Jason Purcell is an analyst at a major financial institution with a specialty in bond analysis. He joins Bob to discuss his historical analysis of yield curves (in both UK and US) going back to the 1870s, which shows that central banks do indeed manipulate short-term interest rates.

• Bob's Article on the Inverted Yield Curve: Mises.org/HAP457a
• Goerge Selgin's Cato Article on the Fed: Mises.org/HAP457b
• The Charts Referenced in this Episode: Mises.org/HAP457c
• Jason's Twitter: Mises.org/HAP457d
• Purcell Investment Research: Mises.org/HAP457e
• Read More on Jason's Substack: Mises.org/HAP457f

Join us in Fort Myers, Florida, on November 9, 2024, to cut through the political noise and discuss the state of the economy. Distinguished speakers Tom DiLorenzo, Mark Thornton, and Murray Sabrin will challenge prevailing economic myths and take a critical look at the US political theater, offering insights into how political interventions distort our economy. It’s an opportunity to move beyond partisan rhetoric and examine the way the government affects our lives and livelihoods. Register now: Mises.org/FtMyers24

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Bob critiques MMT godfather Warren Mosler's recent interview on the Odd Lots podcast, where Mosler argued that the Fed rate hikes have been fueling the strong economy.

• Bob's Critique of Stephanie Kelton's MMT Documentary: Mises.org/HAP456a

Join us in Fort Myers, Florida, on November 9, 2024, to cut through the political noise and discuss the state of the economy. Distinguished speakers Tom DiLorenzo, Mark Thornton, and Murray Sabrin will challenge prevailing economic myths and take a critical look at the US political theater, offering insights into how political interventions distort our economy. It’s an opportunity to move beyond partisan rhetoric and examine the way the government affects our lives and livelihoods. Register now: Mises.org/FtMyers24

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Are wealthy people getting wealthier because they work harder? Dr. Jonathan Newman is back on the show to discuss Robert Reich's latest videos about debunking economic myths.

Robert Reich incorrectly blames the free market when businesses act on incentives provided by the government. He condenses this information into short, impactful videos for his audience. However, most of what Reich talks about isn't really economics. And when he does discuss economics, he relies on flawed assumptions that have been meticulously refuted over the past century. Bob and Dr. Newman dissect the misconceptions and provide some insights.

• Robert Reich's "Debunking Economic Myths" Episode 3: Mises.org/HAP455a
• Robert Reich's "Debunking Economic Myths" Episode 4: Mises.org/HAP455b
• Dr. Newman's Post on Reich's Episode 5: Mises.org/HAP455c

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Kyle Anzalone from AntiWar.com and the Libertarian Institute joins Bob to discuss the timeline of Wikileaks and why the US government disliked Julian Assange.

This week, Assange was offered his freedom in exchange for admitting to espionage charges, but what exactly did he do? And how can the US prosecute Assange when he is not a US citizen? Bob and Kyle review the facts, including how Wikileaks began, the information they leaked, and the reasons behind Julian Assange's arrest.

• Kyles Article on AntiWar.com: Mises.org/HAP454a
• Kyle's Libertarian Institute Page: Mises.org/HAP454b

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Bob continues his feud with George Selgin, explaining why the alleged free banking period in Scotland doesn't show that free-market banks would carry low reserve ratios.

• Reason Debate Between Bob and George Selgin: Mises.org/HAP453a
• George Selgin Interview on Free Banking: Mises.org/HAP453b
• Selgin's Response to Bob on Twitter: Mises.org/HAP453c
• Rothbard's Economic Controversies: Mises.org/HAP453d

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In a new YouTube series, former US Secretary of Labor Robert Reich promises to explode ten "economic myths." Jonathan Newman joins Bob to respond to the first two episodes in the series, regarding whether economics is an objective science, and whether government intervention interferes with a free market.

• Robert Reich's 'Debunking Economic Myths' Series: Mises.org/HAP452a
• Bob's JLS Article on Kevin Carson's Studies in Mutualist Political Economy: Mises.org/HAP452b
• Dr. Newman Debunking Robert Reich's First Myth: Mises.org/HAP452c
• Dr. Newman Debunking Robert Reich's Second Myth: Mises.org/HAP452d

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Economics researcher Joakim Book joins Bob to discuss his recent article on the dollar's international dominance at the American Institute for Economic Research.

US Sanctions incentivize foreign governments to find alternatives to the dollar, but none have successfully escaped Washington's grip. Joakim argues that alternative payment systems are in the works, but even international banking transactions still use US banking systems. How much longer will the US dollar be the king currency? Why aren't foreign Governments fleeing to BTC and Gold? Bob and Joakim discuss.

• Joakim's Article at the AIER: Mises.org/HAP451a

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