Bob Murphy

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Salvation Through Faith or Works?

I was raised a Catholic, and now call myself a born-again Christian. The biggest doctrinal change is that as a Catholic, I thought that the way you “get into heaven” was by trying to live a good life, and then if God thought you made the final cut, you got onto His team. But you […]

Checking in From FreedomFest

I am trying to contain costs during my Vegas getaway, so I had toyed with the camel-esque strategy of loading up at 3pm at casino buffets to knock out two meals at once. (I actually don’t think it’s a good idea.) I texted Robert Wenzel, who said the Mirage buffet was good, and it was. […]

NYT Calls It "Torture" When Iran Does It

It’s not surprising that Glenn Greenwald busted the NYT on its double-standard regarding the use of the word “torture.” (Hint: Americans don’t torture.) But if you’re interested, click on the link and see just how red-handed the NYT gets caught. Here’s Glenn: It’s not particularly unusual for a government to permit itself to do something […]

Potpourri

* I am going to be in Las Vegas for FreedomFest for a few days, so drop me an email if you will be too. * Doug French favorably reviews my new book. * Vasko Kohlmayer favorably reviews my new book. * Mercedes Rules asks me, in regard to the reports about Goldman Sachs’ trading […]

Potpourri

In my weakened state, I can’t do full-blown blog analysis. I must opt for s list of links… * “Lilburne” kicks a horse on its deathbed, but to good effect. There are some juicy Krugman (and Keynes) quotes in here, on the whole issue of “Did Paul Krugman actually suggest that Greenspan deliberately engineer a […]

Am I Delirious, or Did Paul Krugman Just Say What I Think He Said…?

I am in bed all day–well, except for right now–because I’m pretty sick, and I’m trying to get over this runny nose/headache/fever/achiness before Freedom Fest (imagine the possibilities!). So I thought maybe I was suffering from delirium, when I read Paul Krugman’s recent blog post on the paradox of thrift. It is hands down the […]

"Man Dies as Bug Hits Cruise Ship"

That was the headline on this BBC story, so I naturally clicked on the link. I was imagining a really really heavy beetle that smacked into the hull, knocking the guy who was doing his Leonardo DiCaprio impression into the icy sea. But that seemed absurd, so my second thought was that a motorist died […]

Monday Murphy Twin Spin

* If you have never really gotten into the economics of climate change, and want an accessible introduction, here you go. * If you have been laying awake at night, worrying that the depression of 1937-38 proves the success of Keynesianism, here you go. An excerpt: In any event, Hoover’s last fiscal year was FY […]