Bob Murphy

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Tentative Winner in Austrian vs. Chicago Reader Contest

Last week I pointed out that I had started saying “more than a year” ago what Chicago economist Casey Mulligan just recently realized, namely that the hope of government bailouts caused or at least exacerbated the frozen market in “toxic” assets. Because I was far too lazy to document my bold claim, I promised a […]

A Sample Interview for The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Great Depression and the New Deal

So far I have done 7 radio interviews today, and in a few moments will begin the 8th. But I have time to post the link [mp3] to my interview on “Trunews” with Rick Wiles. This was a very interesting show; I sounded like the moderate!

Comrade Obama to Make Bank Nationalization Official

Wow I’m really shocked. The federal government is using the financial crisis to enlarge its power over the private sector. The NY Times reports: President Obama’s top economic advisers have determined that they can shore up the nation’s banking system without having to ask Congress for more money any time soon, according to administration officials. […]

Robert Wenzel Liked the Book

Another good review on EPJ. I think I will from now on tell credit card companies that my occupation is “master slayer.”

Jeff Tucker Liked the Book

Jeff Tucker, editor of Mises.org, gives me an even nicer review than my dad did on Amazon.

Welcome to Free Advice!

Because of the launch of my new book, there are many new visitors here. Ironically, this is the one week when I can’t really post much new material, since I am so busy with radio interviews. In the meantime, please check out my main website to find out who the heck I am, and also […]

Moses Supposes His Blows-It’s Are Roses

In my (intended) daily chapter reading of the Bible,* I am now in early Deuteronomy. I have always thought this part was hilarious. Moses is near the end of his days, and he is recounting everything that the Israelites have experienced since leaving Egypt. He reminds them of how the Israeli spies came back after […]

Mankiw Calls for Inflation

I don’t know what other evidence people need to realize that the dollar is doomed. Now in addition to Paul Krugman, we have “right wing” Greg Mankiw urging the Fed to promise us inflation. (HT2EPJ) This requires a full-length Mises.org treatment, especially the “clever” idea of randomly destroying 10% of the currency. (“Huh? What kind […]