Podcasts about monopoly and competition

Keith Smith, MD is an anesthesiologist and founder of the cash-price Surgery Center of Oklahoma. In the wake of the shooting of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, Keith explains why US health care is so expensive and how to fix it. The Surgery Center of Oklahoma: Mises.org/HAP479aThe Story of the $100 Hospital Aspirin: Mises.org/HAP479bPrimal Prescription: Surviving the 'Sick Care' Sinkhole: Mises.org/HAP479cFor just $25, you can receive our December Bundle, including three essential reads:Tom DiLorenzo's Axis of Evil: America's Three Worst Presidents, Per Bylund's How to Think About the Economy,and Murray Rothbard's What Has Government Done to Our Money?. Claim your bundle now at Mises.org/HumanAction24

Keith Smith, MD is an anesthesiologist and founder of the cash-price Surgery Center of Oklahoma. In the wake of the shooting of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, Keith explains why US health care is so expensive and how to fix it. The Surgery Center of Oklahoma: Mises.org/HAP479aThe Story of the $100 Hospital Aspirin: Mises.org/HAP479bPrimal Prescription: Surviving the 'Sick Care' Sinkhole: Mises.org/HAP479cFor just $25, you can receive our December Bundle, including three essential reads:Tom DiLorenzo's Axis of Evil: America's Three Worst Presidents, Per Bylund's How to Think About the Economy,and Murray Rothbard's What Has Government Done to Our Money?. Claim your bundle now at Mises.org/HumanAction24

Presented in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina on Friday, October 11, 2024.Sponsored by Nicholas Maier.

Presented in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina on Friday, October 11, 2024.Sponsored by Yousif Almoayyed.

"This is a core topic for Austrian economists, because we have a particular way of thinking about competition and the absence of competition in the form of monopoly that is a little bit different from the way some other economists approach the problem. And this is a perennially important sort of public policy topic."Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on July 30, 2024.Mises University is the world's leading instructional program in the Austrian School of economics, and is the essential training ground for economists who are looking beyond the mainstream.

Tom DiLorenzo spent a long and productive career in academia before assuming his current position as president of the Mises Institute. He joins Bob to discuss his early days getting into economics, and some of his important work on antitrust policy. He also discusses his popular books on Abraham Lincoln. Though it all, Tom stresses the importance of the Austrian viewpoint.Tom's Paper on the Origins of Antitrust: Mises.org/HAP438aNullification: An Interview with a Zombie: Mises.org/HAP438bHuman Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy of Dr. Guido Hülsmann's How Inflation Destroys Civilization: Mises.org/HAPodFreeEnter to win free admission to the Human Action Conference: Mises.org/HARaffle

Tom DiLorenzo spent a long and productive career in academia before assuming his current position as president of the Mises Institute. He joins Bob to discuss his early days getting into economics, and some of his important work on antitrust policy. He also discusses his popular books on Abraham Lincoln. Though it all, Tom stresses the importance of the Austrian viewpoint.Tom's Paper on the Origins of Antitrust: Mises.org/HAP438aNullification: An Interview with a Zombie: Mises.org/HAP438bHuman Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy of Dr. Guido Hülsmann's How Inflation Destroys Civilization: Mises.org/HAPodFreeEnter to win free admission to the Human Action Conference: Mises.org/HARaffle]]>

Tom DiLorenzo spent a long and productive career in academia before assuming his current position as president of the Mises Institute. He joins Bob to discuss his early days getting into economics, and some of his important work on antitrust policy. He also discusses his popular books on Abraham Lincoln. Though it all, Tom stresses the importance of the Austrian viewpoint.Tom's Paper on the Origins of Antitrust: Mises.org/HAP438aNullification: An Interview with a Zombie: Mises.org/HAP438bHuman Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy of Dr. Guido Hülsmann's How Inflation Destroys Civilization: Mises.org/HAPodFreeEnter to win free admission to the Human Action Conference: Mises.org/HARaffle

Too many economic commentators claim that monopolies are the cause of inflation. Austrian economic analysis shows that this is impossible. Original Article: "Do Monopolies Cause Inflation?"

Too many economic commentators claim that monopolies are the cause of inflation. Austrian economic analysis shows that this is impossible. Original Article: "Do Monopolies Cause Inflation?"

Some are claiming that AI can make socialism workable, but even AI cannot take the place of entrepreneurial economic calculation. Original Article: "Socialism Cannot Work, Not Even in an AI-Driven Economy"

Some are claiming that AI can make socialism workable, but even AI cannot take the place of entrepreneurial economic calculation. Original Article: "Socialism Cannot Work, Not Even in an AI-Driven Economy"

Ineffective teaching, the enrollment cliff, stifled academic discourse, and government driving up tuition. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU23_PPT_34. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 28 July 2023.

Ineffective teaching, the enrollment cliff, stifled academic discourse, and government driving up tuition. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU23_PPT_34. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 28 July 2023.

Government attempts to limit “monopoly power” cannot improve well-being. Download lecture slides at Mises.org/MU23_PPT_15. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 25 July 2023.

Government attempts to limit “monopoly power” cannot improve well-being. Download lecture slides at Mises.org/MU23_PPT_15. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 25 July 2023.

South Africa is suffering from rolling blackouts and other power outages. These could be avoided if the government would permit competition in electricity markets. Original Article: "Licensing Laws Deepen South Africa's Electricity Crisis"

South Africa is suffering from rolling blackouts and other power outages. These could be avoided if the government would permit competition in electricity markets. Original Article: "Licensing Laws Deepen South Africa's Electricity Crisis"

Hunter Hastings of Economics for Business joins Jeff for a thoroughgoing discussion of how monetary and fiscal policy distort capital markets and create perverse incentives for financialization rather than real production. Jeff Deist, "Does M&A benefit the economy?": Mises.org/HAP373-A Rothbard's America's Great Depression: Mises.org/AGD The Economics for Business Podcast: Mises.org/E4Bpod

Hunter Hastings of Economics for Business joins Jeff for a thoroughgoing discussion of how monetary and fiscal policy distort capital markets and create perverse incentives for financialization rather than real production. Jeff Deist, "Does M&A benefit the economy?": Mises.org/HAP373-A Rothbard's America's Great Depression: Mises.org/AGD The Economics for Business Podcast: Mises.org/E4Bpod]]>

Hunter Hastings of Economics for Business joins Jeff for a thoroughgoing discussion of how monetary and fiscal policy distort capital markets and create perverse incentives for financialization rather than real production. Jeff Deist, "Does M&A benefit the economy?": Mises.org/HAP373-A Rothbard's America's Great Depression: Mises.org/AGD The Economics for Business Podcast: Mises.org/E4Bpod

Hunter Hastings of Economics for Business joins Jeff for a thoroughgoing discussion of how monetary and fiscal policy distort capital markets and create perverse incentives for financialization rather than real production. Jeff Deist, "Does M&A benefit the economy?": Mises.org/HAP373-A Rothbard's America's Great Depression: Mises.org/AGD The Economics for Business Podcast: Mises.org/E4Bpod

Hunter Hastings of Economics for Business joins Jeff for a thoroughgoing discussion of how monetary and fiscal policy distort capital markets and create perverse incentives for financialization rather than real production. Jeff Deist, "Does M&A benefit the economy?": Mises.org/HAP373-A Rothbard's America's Great Depression: Mises.org/AGD The Economics for Business Podcast: Mises.org/E4Bpod

Jeff and Bob break down the good, bad, and ugly behind Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.

Jeff and Bob break down the good, bad, and ugly behind Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.]]>

Jeff and Bob break down the good, bad, and ugly behind Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.

Jeff and Bob break down the good, bad, and ugly behind Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.

Jeff and Bob break down the good, bad, and ugly behind Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter.

Higher education signaling, grade inflation, federal aid and student debt, free speech, and university bureaucracy. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU21_PPT_34. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 29 July 2022.

Government attempts to limit “monopoly power” cannot improve well-being. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU22_PPT_15. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 26 July 2022.

The ruling class is claiming that free markets are nothing more than a "trickle-down" scheme. But a free market system really does serve society best. Original Article: "Consumers, Workers, and Monopolies: Free Markets Serve All" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.

The ruling class is claiming that free markets are nothing more than a "trickle-down" scheme. But a free market system really does serve society best. Original Article: "Consumers, Workers, and Monopolies: Free Markets Serve All" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.

Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU21_PPT_35. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 23 July 2021.

Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU21_PPT_14. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 20 July 2021.

Power and Market was never meant to be an addendum to Man, Economy, and State, but a vital part of the book’s unbridled economic analysis of a truly free market — and a searing new typology of interventionism. Dr. Patrick Newman joins the show for a fascinating look at Rothbard’s groundbreaking conceptual work in private defense, private courts, and the stark realities of political incentives. Read the book free of charge in searchable HTML format here. Use the code HAPOD for a discount on Man, Economy, and State from our bookstore: Mises.org/BuyMES Additional Resources Bob Murphy's study guide to Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/StudyMES​ Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/MES]]>

Power and Market was never meant to be an addendum to Man, Economy, and State, but a vital part of the book's unbridled economic analysis of a truly free market — and a searing new typology of interventionism. Dr. Patrick Newman joins the show for a fascinating look at Rothbard's groundbreaking conceptual work in private defense, private courts, and the stark realities of political incentives. Read the book free of charge in searchable HTML format here. Use the code HAPOD for a discount on Man, Economy, and State from our bookstore: Mises.org/BuyMES Additional Resources Bob Murphy's study guide to Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/StudyMES​ Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/MES

When Murray Rothbard wrote Man, Economy, and State in the 1950s, monopoly theory was a mess. Even Mises did not have a full understanding of where neoclassical economics went wrong in diagnosing "market failure." But in Chapter 10 of his great treatise, Rothbard demolished the myths surrounding monopolies and cartels. His friend Dr. Walter Block joins the show to discuss Rothbard's breakthroughs and draw downward-sloping demand diagrams for us! We discuss why deadweight loss is nonsense; why government privilege and forced union bargaining are the real culprits; and why cartels are inherently unstable. Even Google should not worry us, says Dr. Block—but with a caveat. Don't miss this show on groundbreaking Rothbardian monopoly insights! Read the book free of charge in searchable HTML format here. Use the code HAPOD for a discount on Man, Economy, and State from our bookstore: Mises.org/BuyMES Additional Resources Dr. Joe Salerno's introduction to Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/SalernoMES Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/MES

When Murray Rothbard wrote Man, Economy, and State in the 1950s, monopoly theory was a mess. Even Mises did not have a full understanding of where neoclassical economics went wrong in diagnosing "market failure." But in Chapter 10 of his great treatise, Rothbard demolished the myths surrounding monopolies and cartels. His friend Dr. Walter Block joins the show to discuss Rothbard's breakthroughs and draw downward-sloping demand diagrams for us! We discuss why deadweight loss is nonsense; why government privilege and forced union bargaining are the real culprits; and why cartels are inherently unstable. Even Google should not worry us, says Dr. Block—but with a caveat. Don't miss this show on groundbreaking Rothbardian monopoly insights!  Read the book free of charge in searchable HTML format here. Use the code HAPOD for a discount on Man, Economy, and State from our bookstore: Mises.org/BuyMES Additional Resources Dr. Joe Salerno's introduction to Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/SalernoMES Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/MES]]>

Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU20_PPT_34. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 17 July 2020.

Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 17 July 2020.

Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/MU20_PPT_11. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 14 July 2020.

Today's solo show kicks off our reading of Rothbard's landmark Man, Economy, and State with a look at Chapter 1, "Fundamentals of Human Action." So much of what economics texts get wrong is laid out brilliantly here by Rothbard, who gives readers the basics of action, means/ends, time, ranking, factors of production, and capital in this 77 page master class. The short appendix at the end of the chapter alone is a bombshell—demystifying the correct form for economic analysis, and explaining why psychology is not praxeology. Don't miss this introduction to the book you know you need to read! Use the code HAPOD for a discount on Man, Economy, and State from our bookstore: Mises.org/BuyMES Additional Resources Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/MES Bob Murphy's Study Guide to Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/StudyMES

Today's solo show kicks off our reading of Rothbard's landmark Man, Economy, and State with a look at Chapter 1, "Fundamentals of Human Action." So much of what economics texts get wrong is laid out brilliantly here by Rothbard, who gives readers the basics of action, means/ends, time, ranking, factors of production, and capital in this 77 page master class. The short appendix at the end of the chapter alone is a bombshell—demystifying the correct form for economic analysis, and explaining why psychology is not praxeology. Don't miss this introduction to the book you know you need to read!  Use the code HAPOD for a discount on Man, Economy, and State from our bookstore: Mises.org/BuyMES Additional Resources Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/MES Bob Murphy's Study Guide to Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/StudyMES  ]]>

We dive into Part Four of Human Action with Professor Jeffrey Herbener, Chair of the Economics Department at Grove City College. This is a fantastic discussion of money and market exchange, with Mises proving timely as ever given the current financial meltdown and crazed response from Washington. Dr. Herbener and Jeff Deist cover catallactics and how imaginary constructs help us understand basic economics; markets as a system of social cooperation; how ordinal preferences find expression in money prices; the structure of production; consumer sovereignty; Mises's conception of monopoly; and the various media of exchange which complicate what ought to be the market's provision of commodity money. Use the code HAPOD for a discount on Human Action from our bookstore: Mises.org/BuyHA. Additional Resources Human Action: Mises.org/HumanAction Bob Murphy's Study Guide to Human Action: Mises.org/Study

We dive into Part Four of Human Action with Professor Jeffrey Herbener, Chair of the Economics Department at Grove City College. This is a fantastic discussion of money and market exchange, with Mises proving timely as ever given the current financial meltdown and crazed response from Washington. Dr. Herbener and Jeff Deist cover catallactics and how imaginary constructs help us understand basic economics; markets as a system of social cooperation; how ordinal preferences find expression in money prices; the structure of production; consumer sovereignty; Mises's conception of monopoly; and the various media of exchange which complicate what ought to be the market's provision of commodity money. Use the code HAPOD for a discount on Human Action from our bookstore: Mises.org/BuyHA. Additional Resources Human Action: Mises.org/HumanAction Bob Murphy's Study Guide to Human Action: Mises.org/Study]]>

Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 17 July 2019.

Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on 16 July 2019.

Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on July 17, 2018.

Politics operates according to principles that would horrify us if we observed them in our private lives, and would get us arrested if we lived by them. The state can steal and call it taxation, kill and call it war, writes Lew Rockwell.This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Ben Wiegold.

States wish to gain monopolies and maintain them in all facets of life, while entrepreneurs strive to offer alternatives to the state. It's our job to prevent the state from simply declaring the competition illegal, writes Julian Adorney.This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Dianna Keiler.