Importance of economic principles
“An overseas experience affords plenty of ways to put the tools and principles of economics students have been taught to work, perhaps the best way to real mastery of ‘street-corner economics.’” ~ Gary M. Galles
Economics
Libertarian conversation – The Problems with Business School
Connor Mortell, a student at the business school at Florida State University, joins us to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in business school programs. Even in business schools, fallacies abound. Sponsor: CrowdHealth – – Enter promo code: WOODS.
Consumer Sentiment Begins 2022 with a Drop
“Consumer sentiment weakened again in January as consumers reacted to Covid and high prices. Some easing of supply-chain issues, policy actions by the Fed, and consumer spending decisions will all contribute to the future pace of economic activity and price pressures.” ~ Robert Hughes
Germany’s New Green Stimulus Plan Won’t Save Their Economy
Germany’s government is pushing a new plan for massive spending on a “Climate Fund.” This is justified with the usual Keynesian myths about the benefits of government spending.
Original Article: “Germany’s New Green Stimulus Plan Won’t Save Their Econo…
Review: Understanding Money Mechanics
Understanding Money Mechanicsby Robert P. MurphyMises Institute, 2021, 210 pp.
Robert Murphy aims to provide the “intelligent layperson a concise yet comprehensive overview of the theory, history, and practice of money and banking, with a focus on the …