Ludwig von Mises’ story is inspiring; he was an incredible and pathbreaking economist, a tireless defender of classical liberalism, and a tremendous influence on many economists both in his time and today. Jeffrey Tucker hosts this incredible 9-part series on the life and contributions of Mises Thursdays beginning September 18th at 2:30pm EDT right here on Liberty.me. This installment of The Man of the Century will explore Mises life in the early years, as he published his first book, “The Theory of Money and Credit.” This incredible work, which was used as a textbook for decades, established Mises among his colleagues as a force to be reckoned with and laid the foundations for Austrian business cycle theory. Want to learn more? Join Jeffrey Tucker September 18th at 2:30pm EDT!
Science Fiction has long been a favorite genre for liberty-lovers. But can it teach Economics? Enter “Sci-Fi Economics,” a four-part original course from Liberty.me LIVE. Instead of assigned (suggested) readings, we’ll have “assigned watchings” from your favorite sci-fi TV shows. Professor Lucas Engelhardt, himself a connoisseur of science fiction, will be your guide. This week will begin with “Treachery, Faith, and the Great River,” Season 7 Episode 6 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, available free from CBS.com, by subscription through Hulu, Amazon Prime Instant Video, and Netflix, and for digital purchase from Apple TV and Vudu. Prof. Engelhart will use this episode to discuss the role of money and discuss the relationship between praxeology and fiction Monday, October 13th at 9pm EDT, only on Liberty.me LIVE! Update: Thanks to an epic glitch with the recording, we’ll be reprising session #1 October 13th, so if you missed it, head on over!
Bitcoin has no intrinsic value! Bitcoin is fiat money! Deflationary currency can’t work! Have you heard these and other loudly-proclaimed attacks on Bitcoin? The good news is, there’s nothing to them. But is Bitcoin all it’s cracked up to be? Is its takeover inevitable? Get the skinny on the economics of Bitcoin and get a realistic take on its future prospects! Join Matt Gilliland Tuesday, November 4th at 9pm ET, and bring your questions!
In the midst of the Great Depression, Mises and Hayek worked together from Austria to explain the cause and effect behind the meltdown. In the course of doing so, they found themselves battling multiple fronts. They urged an embrace of sound money and warned against Keynesian-style planning and socialism. Jeffrey Tucker discusses their work, their battle, and their ultimate failure to stop the rise of leviathan in Europe and the United States. Join Jeffrey Thursday, October 16th at 2:30pm ET to learn more about Mises’ incredible theory!
