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Let People ProsperLiberty’s Long Road—and Why It Still Matters with Dr. Peter Boettke | Let People Prosper Ep. 180If you’ve ever wondered why so many people assume progress is automatic, why trillion-dollar deficits barely raise eyebrows anymore, or why “economic planning” keeps making a comeback despite its long record of failure—this episode gets to the heart of the issue.Prosperity doesn’t happen by accident. Freedom doesn’t sustain itself. And history doesn’t bend toward progress unless the rules of the game allow it to.That’s why this conversation matters.My guest is Dr. Peter Boettke, Distinguished University Professor of Economics at George Mason University and Director of the F.A. Haye...
2026-01-0851 min
IEA PodcastAI Won't Save Socialism | Prof Peter Boettke | IEA InterviewIn this Institute of Economic Affairs interview, IEA Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz speaks with Professor Peter Boettke, professor of economics at George Mason University. The conversation explores artificial intelligence and what it means for both capitalism and socialism, starting with a deep dive into the original socialist calculation debate of the 1920s and 1930s between Ludwig von Mises and socialist economists.Professor Boettke explains how Mises demonstrated that without private property and market prices, socialist planners cannot make rational economic calculations to distinguish between technologically feasible and economically viable projects. This fundamental inability to “produce more with le...
2025-12-1055 min
The Podcast BrowserHow Liberty Made Progress Possible | Peter Boettke | Ep. 68 Podcast: The Human Progress Podcast (LS 32 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: How Liberty Made Progress Possible | Peter Boettke | Ep. 68Pub date: 2025-10-09Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationPeter Boettke joins Marian Tupy to examine the institutional foundations of the modern world. Check out his book, The Historical Path to Liberty and Human Progress.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from HumanProgress.org, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Not...
2025-11-061h 12
Hayek Program PodcastPerspectives on Peace — Peter Boettke on the Life and Legacy of Kenneth E. BouldingOn this episode, Chris Coyne and Peter Boettke explore the life and legacy of economist Kenneth E. Boulding, Boettke's former professor and mentor. Boettke recalls his experiences in Boulding's Great Books in Economics course and their conversations outside of class about peace, economics, and poetry. The conversation outlines Boulding’s path from studying chemistry at Oxford and an unusually early publication in the Economic Journal to his formative time in Chicago with Frank Knight and his later academic years. Coyne and Boettke discuss why no “Boulding school” emerged, how Boulding's ideas can and are still inspiring new research on instit...
2025-10-151h 19Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke’s Meditations on Life After GraduationOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke reflects on the lessons he’s learned throughout his academic career, focusing on what it takes to succeed after graduate school. Boettke encourages graduates to: value the scientific pursuit of truth and scholarship; cultivate a sense of awe, wonderment, surprise, and appreciation; and to be curious. He cautions against prioritizing cleverness over clarity and emphasizes the need to continually adapt and adjust. Persistence and hard work pays off. Try to pursue ideas, not people. Don’t be inept and don’t be lazy. Pay attention to details. Be a produc...
2025-05-141h 23
Ceteris Never Paribus: The History of Economic Thought PodcastSERIES ON SUPERVISION, PART IV – In conversation with Peter Boettke, a sort of PhD coach, Episode 46
Guest: Peter Boettke (George Mason University)
Host and Producer: Maria Bach (Centre Walras-Pareto, University of Lausanne)
Based on almost 2 years of interviews with current and former PhD students, supervisors along with lots and lots of conversations on supervision, I offer you a series of episodes on supervision.
In the first episode, I explore a series of critical “don’ts” that both PhD students and their supervisors should be aware of to ensure a healthier, more productive PhD journey. In the following episode, I will be offering up lots of solutions or rather the dos of supervision. Then there...
2025-04-031h 11Allgemein - Ceteris Never Paribus: The History of Economic Thought PodcastSERIES ON SUPERVISION, PART IV – In conversation with Peter Boettke, a sort of PhD coach, Episode 46
Guest: Peter Boettke (George Mason University)
Host and Producer: Maria Bach (Centre Walras-Pareto, University of Lausanne)
Based on almost 2 years of interviews with current and former PhD students, supervisors along with lots and lots of conversations on supervision, I offer you a series of episodes on supervision.
In the first episode, I explore a series of critical “don’ts” that both PhD students and their supervisors should be aware of to ensure a healthier, more productive PhD journey. In the following episode, I will be offering up lots of solutions or rather the dos of supervision. Then there...
2025-04-031h 11
The Inequality PodcastPeter Boettke on Classical Liberalism’s Moral PhilosophyEconomists are often accused of practicing a “dismal science,” a discipline defined by the sober measurement of humanity’s limits: scarcity, zero-sum propositions, and inequality. But the old stereotype overlooks a more hopeful side of the science, one in which economists resemble moral philosophers.Peter Boettke is among the foremost scholars of this latter brand of economics. He teaches at George Mason University, where he is the Director of the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center. A disciple of what is often called the Austrian school, Boettke has wr...
2025-03-2447 min
EconTalkWho Won the Socialist Calculation Debate (with Peter Boettke)For more than a century, some economists have insisted that central planning can outperform markets. Economists like Mises, Hayek, and Friedman disagreed. Who won this debate? Is it over? Does AI change how we should think about the power of planning? Listen as economist Peter Boettke of George Mason University discusses what is known as the "socialist calculation debate" with EconTalk's Russ Roberts.
2025-02-171h 21Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke — 2022 Markets and Society Conference KeynoteOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke gives the opening keynote lecture at the 2022 Markets & Society conference. In this lecture, Boettke speaks on the importance of “relations before transactions”, emphasizes the impact of social interactions on economic activity and the role of trust, norms, and institutions, and highlights the insights of Adam Smith, F.A. Hayek, and Elinor Ostrom. Boettke explores the intersections between markets and society, opening the conference with a discussion of its theme.Peter Boettke is a Distinguished University Professor of Economics and Philosophy at George Mason University and Director of the...
2024-12-2642 min
Let People ProsperUnderstanding Economics for a Better World with Dr. Peter Boettke | Let People Prosper Show Ep. 119🎙️Join me for Episode 119 of the Let People Prosper Show with Dr. Peter Boettke, a Distinguished University Professor of Economics at George Mason University, the BB&T Professor for the Study of Capitalism, and the Director of the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He recently received the Public Choice Society's highest academic honor for his significant contributions to Public Choice scholarship.In our conversation, Pete discusses the evolution of economic thought, the importance of education in shaping economists, and t...
2024-10-241h 06Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Chris Coyne on How to Run WarsOn this episode of the podcast, Peter Boettke interviews Chris Coyne on his latest book, How to Run Wars: A Confidential Playbook for the National Security Elite, co-authored with Abigail R. Hall. How to Run Wars provides a satirical take on the logistics and ethical considerations involved in conducting wars, drawing inspiration from Bruce Winton Knight's How to Run a War. Chris discusses his motivations for writing the book, its contents, and his research agenda.To learn more about Chris’s research that aims to better understand stable peace and conflict, check out his Initiative for the St...
2024-07-101h 09Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & David Beito on the New Deal's War on the Bill of RightsOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke chats with David Beito on his latest book, The New Deal’s War on the Bill of Rights: The Untold Story of FDR’s Concentration Camps, Censorship, and Mass Surveillance (Independent Institute, 2023). Beito begins by recounting his early interests in classical liberalism, his association with then fellow student, Nancy MacLean, and his work on tax revolts and mutual aid societies. He then discusses FDR’s ideological motivations and his pragmatic approach to politics, critiques FDR’s encroachment on civil rights, including his approval of Japanese concentration camps, and explains the cont...
2024-04-0359 min
Liberty + LeadershipReal-Life Applications to Navigating Economic Theory with Peter BoettkeHow can economics empower individuals? This week, Roger Ream is joined by Peter Boettke, Professor of Economics and Philosophy at George Mason University and former professor for TFAS Prague, to unravel the impact of teaching economics beyond mere equations. To illustrate economic theory's relevance and its potential to shape a brighter future, Peter covers a broad range of subjects including the significance of the Austrian economics tradition, the economic transformation of Estonia and the dangers of socialist policies. Peter also shares how his own career shaped his belief that economics can serve as a tool...
2024-03-2043 min
The Curious TaskMatthew Mitchell and Peter Boettke - What Can We Learn From Estonia?Alex speaks with Peter Boettke and Matthew Mitchell about their recent book co-authored with Konstantin Zhukov about the unusual rise of Estonia from the ashes of Stalinism to their current status as one of the freest nations on earth.
Episode Notes:
The conversation focusses on the book "Road To Freedom" which can be read in its entirety here: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/road-to-freedom-estonias-rise-from-soviet-vassal-state-to-one-of-the-freest-nations-on-earth_0.pdf
A similar publication on the economic history of Poland by these same authors can be read in its entirety here: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/fi...
2024-01-101h 23Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Bryan Cheang on Unveiling Liberalism in Southeast AsiaPeter Boettke sits down with Bryan Cheang, discussing unveiling liberalism in Southeast Asia. In this conversation, Bryan begins with discourse on the synthesis of different schools of thought in economic growth and development, stressing the importance of considering the relationship between cultural differences, classical liberalism, and economic development. He points out that in Asia, many countries adopted capitalist practices but remained authoritarian, challenging the notion that capitalism and freedom always go hand in hand. Bryan also argues for a broadening of methodological approaches in economics to include cultural and historical contexts of individuals.Bryan Cheang is the...
2024-01-1053 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Jennifer Burns on the Life of Milton FriedmanThis week, Peter Boettke interviews Jennifer Burns, author of Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative. Milton Friedman achieved tremendous sucess as an economist including being a John Bates Clark Medal winner, a Nobel Prize winner, and the president of the American Economic Association (AEA). In this episode, they discuss Friedman's time at Columbia University, the origin of his economic theory, the influence of Frank Knight, Friedman's female coauthors including Anna Schwartz and Rose Friedman, Friedman's association to conservatism, and more.Jennifer Burns is an Associate Professor of History at Stanford University and a Research Fellow at Stanford's Hoover...
2023-11-1554 min
The Great AntidotePete Boettke on Mainline EconomicsSend us a textPeter Boettke is a professor of economics and philosophy at George Mason University, as well as the author of several books. Today we talk about a book called Mainline Economics, which is a collection of Nobel lectures from what he defines as “mainline economists”. A mainline economist’s methodology of economics falls in the tradition and lineage of Adam Smith. We talk about the benefits of this type of economics and how it diverges from mainstream economics, along with when and why that happens. Support the showNev...
2023-09-291h 02Hayek Program PodcastThe Road to Socialism and Back — Peter Boettke & Rosolino CandelaOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Rosolino Candela interviews Peter Boettke on his most recent book, The Road to Socialism and Back: An Economic History of Poland, 1939-2019, coauthored with Konstantin Zhukov and Matthew Mitchell.Pete and Rosolino dive into the world of scarcity and limited information, discussing the road to socialism and back. What does socialism lead to? What is necessary for countries to transition from poverty to wealth? Why did Poland do better than its neighbors? Have we overcome poverty today?They answer these questions and more and discuss the transitional...
2023-08-2334 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke on Austrian Economics and the Knowledge Problem, Pt. 2On this special crossover episode, Ideas of India podcast host, Shruti Rajagopalan, interviews Peter Boettke on Austrian economics and the knowledge problem. In this, the second half of their conversation, Boettke speaks on the feasibility of technosocialism, why artificial intelligence will not solve the knowledge problem, what many economists throughout history misunderstood about the market process, mainline vs. mainstream economics and more.If you liked this two-part series with Shruti Rajagopalan, go check out the Ideas of India Podcast!Shruti Rajagopalan is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center, a Fellow at the Classical...
2023-08-0958 min
ReImagining Liberty034: The Liberal Virtues (w/ Peter Boettke)In a series of essays on my website, I’ve been setting out the case goodwill and what I call sympathetic joy within the liberal project. These virtues not only strengthen liberalism, but help us to be happier and more content within a diverse and dynamic liberal society.I haven’t discussed this much on the podcast so far. And so I was happy that my friend Peter Boettke, a University Professor of Economics and Philosophy at George Mason University, gave me an excuse to do so by raising some critiques of my arguments. I’ve brought him on...
2023-08-0357 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke on Austrian Economics and the Knowledge Problem, Pt. 1On this special crossover episode, Ideas of India podcast host, Shruti Rajagopalan, interviews Peter Boettke on Austrian economics and the knowledge problem. In this, the first half of their conversation, Boettke speaks on the writings of FA Hayek, the knowledge problem, calculation versus coordination, markets and institutions, the marginalists, issues of perfect competition, and much more!Check back on August 9th for the second part of this conversation or check out the Ideas of India Podcast to get early access to the full episode!Shruti Rajagopalan is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center...
2023-07-261h 10Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Federica Carugati on Reframing Modern Political EconomyOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke interviews Federica Carugati, on reframing modern political economy. Carugati begins by sharing how she began her study of political economy and explains her work on premodern case studies, detailing which factors to consider when selecting premodern societies to apply to the modern day, including elements of size, homogeneity, and exclusion. Boettke and Carugati discuss the process of institution formation and the importance of creative and adaptive solutions. Later, they discuss how we ought to reconstruct the political economy and social science lenses, creating a space for a broader notion...
2023-04-1958 minHayek Program PodcastThe Four Corners of Liberalism with Peter Boettke & Emily Chamlee-Wright, Pt. 2On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke & Emily Chamlee-Wright continue their discussion of liberalism by focusing on the modern challenges facing liberal society. Boettke discusses what he views as the greatest missed opportunity for liberals in the 20th century and elaborates on what he views as the difference between an indicting liberal position and an instructive liberal position. Chamlee-Wright, in turn, offers up her thoughts on how an expansive view of liberalism helps us make better human connections and trust each other more as dignified equals. Additionally, Chamlee-Wright shares her thoughts on why she maintains an...
2023-02-0841 minHayek Program PodcastThe Four Corners of Liberalism with Peter Boettke & Emily Chamlee-Wright, Pt. 1On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke & Emily Chamlee-Wright engage in a fruitful discussion of liberalism in its various tenets. In early 2022, Chamlee-Wright penned a piece in Profectus entitled, "The Four Corners of Liberalism: Mapping Out a Common Ground," in which she charts the different types of liberalism with an eye toward respect for all its adherents. Boettke & Chamlee-Wright discuss her framework, including her inspiration for the project, what the four corners entail, and how they can exist in tension with each other without eliminating any one corner. Additionally, they stress the need for an underlying...
2023-01-2538 minThe Great AntidotePeter Boettke on Don Lavoie and Central PlanningSend us a textPeter Boettke is a professor of economics and philosophy at George Mason University. He talks to us today about Don Lavoie, a late GMU economics professor, and his contributions. Lavoie’s work focused mainly on central planning and the answer to the socialist calculation problem, continuing the work of Mises and Hayek. Support the showNever miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2023-01-201h 03Hayek Program PodcastIn Search of Monsters to Destroy — Peter Boettke & Chris CoyneOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke & Chris Coyne discuss Coyne's latest book, In Search of Monsters to Destroy. After 9/11, the United States tried to establish liberal political regimes in the Middle East and in the mountains of Afghanistan—but the effort, according to Coyne, was doomed to fail as illiberal means can lead only to illiberal ends. Boettke & Coyne discuss the ways in which these illiberal means have failed to produce a liberal empire and examine whether interventionist methods ever have a place in foreign policy. Additionally, Coyne reveals his picks for those who have be...
2022-12-141h 12Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Ben Powell on Elements of Success in Graduate SchoolOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke & Ben Powell tackle the ever-present question of what goes into a successful path through graduate school. Powell begins by explaining how he got interested in free-market ideas, and how a book giveaway at a conference cemented his desire to study economics. Additionally, the pair discusses the elements of success in graduate school including program building, dedication to teaching, publishing, and policy research. Later, they dive into some of Powell's research on immigration and socialism as he explains his unique approach to inquiry.If you like the show...
2022-11-161h 10Hayek Program PodcastEntrepreneurship as an Academic — Peter Boettke & Scott BeaulierOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke & Scott Beaulier discuss the topic of academic entrepreneurship as Scott shares experiences from his career in colleges and univerisities across the globe. Scott's humble beginnings in northern Michigan intially had him convinced he was heading towards a career as a McDonalds manager, until an economics class with David Prychitko awakened a desire for higher education within him. Scott describes his journey through the world of academia and the lessons he's learned along the way. Additionally, the pair recall Scott's time researching the economies of the Czech Republic and Botswana...
2022-10-191h 11Hayek Program PodcastAustrian Economics & Applied Political Economy— Peter Boettke & Adam MartinOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke & Adam Martin share a conversation on Martin's work in the field of Austrian economics and applied political economy. Martin first shares how he first became interested in economics at the University of Dallas before moving on to King's College London and New York University. Later, he shares his concept of "degenerate cosmopolitanism" and how it relates to current discussions surrounding egalitarianism. We'll also hear how his own research in Austrian economics has shaped his thinking in recent times and why he recommends that every economist looks to Charles Jones...
2022-10-051h 06Hayek Program PodcastBest of the Podcast! — Peter Boettke & Bobbi Herzberg Remember Elinor OstromOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we revisit a conversation from the Hayek Program Podcast with Peter Boettke & Bobbi Herzberg as they recount their histories with Elinor Ostrom. They explore Herzberg's time learning from and working with the Ostroms. Herzberg explains how the Ostroms shaped her conception of political economy and demonstrated to her how to be intellectually curious and a lifelong learner. Herzberg also recounts her time as department chair, including the lessons she learned in balancing research and leadership in academia.If you like the show, please leave a 5-star review for us...
2022-09-2150 minHayek Program PodcastWrestling with Economic Development — Peter Boettke & Shruti RajagopalanOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke & Shruti Rajagopalan tackle several different puzzles in economic development, influenced by Shruti's work on law and economics in India. Rajagopalan shares her insights from her work in studying constitutional political economy in India and shares the most important lesson she has learned about economic development. Additionally, she addresses the biggest challenges she sees to liberalism in the world today and shares her thoughts on the current state of political economy in India.If you like the show, be sure to leave a 5-star review for us on...
2022-05-181h 05
Free ThoughtsReal Economics (with Peter Boettke)Peter Boettke’s liberal lineage in the academy illuminates his economic expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-1255 minHayek Program PodcastThe Science and Art of Economics with Peter Boettke & Rosolino Candela, Pt. 2In this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we'll hear part two of a conversation between Peter Boettke & Rosolino Candela on the science and art of economics. Candela expands upon his vision of property rights and makes his case for why property rights are fundamentally human rights. Additionally, the pair discuss the intellectual direction taken by the mainstream of the economics profession, and Candela offers his take on why challenges to liberalism persist in the modern day.
2022-04-0644 minHayek Program PodcastThe Science and Art of Economics with Peter Boettke & Rosolino Candela, Pt. 1In this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we'll hear part one of a conversation between Peter Boettke & Rosolino Candela on the science and art of economics. Candela draws on his experience from growing up in an immigrant family to discuss how it shaped his views on cultural integration in economics. He goes on to explore why he believes commerce creates peaceful, social interaction and how New York's cosmopolitan nature reinforced this view in his youth.
2022-03-2338 min
Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke and Daniel Smith Q&A on Money and the Rule of LawOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke and Daniel Smith answer audience questions about their book, "Money and the Rule of Law." Boettke and Smith address the issue of special interest groups in the formation of monetary policy and offer their thoughts on the possibility of a resurgence of interest in Austrian macroeconomics as they work through the questions. Listen in to see if your question was answered!
2022-03-0951 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke and Daniel Smith Q&A on Money and The Rule of LawOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke and Daniel Smith answer audience questions about their book, Money and the Rule of Law. Boettke and Smith address the issue of special interest groups in the formation of monetary policy and offer their thoughts on the possibility of a resurgence of interest in Austrian macroeconomics as they work through the questions. Listen in to see if your question was answered!
2022-03-0951 min
Hayek Program PodcastNo Free Lunch — Confronting Economic Fallacies with Peter Boettke & Caleb FullerOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke & Caleb Fuller embark on a tour of the many fallacies in economics as they discuss Fuller's latest book, "No Free Lunch: Six Economic Lies You've Been Taught And Probably Believe." Through an engaging conversation, Boettke & Fuller share how economics is about people, how they pursue their dreams, and what hinders them along the way. They address the ways in which economics is commonly misused in popular culture and offer a lens through which to view economic challenges in light of their impact on the whole of human society.
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2022-02-231h 15Hayek Program PodcastTowards an Economics of Natural Equals, Pt. 2 — Peter Boettke, David Levy, & Sandra PeartOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we'll hear part two of Peter Boettke's interview with David Levy and Sandra Peart on their latest book, "Towards an Economics of Natural Equals." As they conclude their interview, Levy and Peart discuss the issue of replication in archival research and how their scholarship is disciplined to avoid the pitfalls associated with it. They also address whether or not we can judge those in the past by normative standards we adopt today, rather than by what they were working with in their own time, and they consider how responsible a scholar is...
2022-01-2643 min
The Economics ReviewEp. 37 - Dr. Peter Boettke on The Struggle for a Better WorldDr. Peter Boettke is the Director of the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Mercatus Center at George Mason University, as well as a professor of economics and philosophy. His latest book, The Struggle for a Better World, explores how the social sciences, and political economy in particular, help us understand society and its institutions of governance.
2022-01-1735 minHayek Program PodcastTowards an Economics of Natural Equals, Pt. 1 — Peter Boettke, David Levy, & Sandra PeartOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we'll hear part one of Peter Boettke's interview with David Levy and Sandra Peart on their latest book, "Towards an Economics of Natural Equals." In it, Levy and Peart engage with how the Virginia School's economics of natural equals makes consent critical for policy. The trio addresses the lasting legacy of the Virginia School of Political Economy, asking how economics can recover its political economy roots and prioritize the discussion that makes intelligence in democratic action possible. In addition, they investigate the two ways of doing economics described by James Buchanan and...
2022-01-1248 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Patrick Newman on CronyismOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke interviews Patrick Newman on his latest book, "Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849." As part of the conversation, Boettke and Newman discuss the perennial clash between the forces of liberty and power as part of the evolution of American cronyism. Additionally, Newman elaborates on his use of a Rothbardian framework to distinguish between liberty and power and offers his take on why, despite the cronyism, the US economy experienced such substantial economic growth.
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2021-12-1551 min
La Inquietud1x74 - Peter Boettke[EN] GARRET EDWARDS entrevista a PETER BOETTKE, economista y profesor de la George Mason University (Virginia, EE.UU.) y del Mercatus Center. Esta entrevista se emitió originalmente en idioma inglés por CNN Radio Rosario (FM 89.5) en Argentina el 27 de noviembre de 2021, en “La Inquietud”, programa conducido por Garret Edwards. La misma fue realizada en el marco del ciclo “Liberty Talks” de Fundación Libertad (Argentina) en el mes de noviembre de 2020. Al final de la misma, a diferencia de lo que es costumbre, Garret Edwards se pregunta respecto del entrevistado qué le inquietaría.
2021-11-271h 01
Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Anja Shortland on Lost ArtCountless dollars of art are stolen or looted every year, yet governments often consider art theft a luxury problem. With limited public law enforcement, what prevents thieves, looters, and organized criminal gangs from flooding the market with stolen art? On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke and Anja Shortland explore this question and many others as they discuss volume one of Shortland's "Lost Art: The Art Loss Register Casebook." As part of the conversation, we'll also hear how Shortland's career in studying illicit markets has developed and how private governance institutions arise when public governance measures fall...
2021-11-1753 min
In The Trenches PodcastEpisode 79: Austrian Economics w/Peter BoettkeDue to Seth being at the National Conservatism Conference, Cal Davenport sits with Peter Boettke, a Professor of Economics and Philosophy at George Mason University, and talks about the Austrian School of Economics.
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2021-11-121h 23Hayek Program PodcastExploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Richard Wagner*Audio Notice*: Due to the nature of this recording, listeners may find the audio quality reduced for this episode.
On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we continue a series on topics in economic sociology hosted by Peter Boettke. He is joined in this episode by Richard Wagner as they discuss the work of Vilfredo Pareto and his contributions to the field of economics, centered on Pareto's conception of economic vs. social equilibrium. Additionally, Boettke & Wagner detail the successful elements of theoretical constructions and the usefulness of different analytical tools for economic reasoning.
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2021-11-0358 min
The Uncommon Wisdom Podcast#7 | Peter Boettke on Economics for a Better WorldProf. Boettke and I discussed Austrian economics, the nature of incentives and why they matter, what philosophers and economists can learn from each other, whether free markets can hold as the West loses faith in them, and a whole lot more.Peter Boettke is a University Professor of Economics and Philosophy at George Mason University, the BB&T Professor for the Study of Capitalism, and the Director of the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. This is a p...
2021-10-261h 01Hayek Program PodcastExploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Bobbi HerzbergOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we continue a series of lectures on topics in economic sociology hosted by Peter Boettke. He is joined in this episode by Bobbi Herzberg as they explore her time learning from and working with the Ostroms. Herzberg explains how the Ostroms shaped her conception of political economy and demonstrated to her how to be intellectually curious and a lifelong learner. Herzberg also recounts her time as department chair, including the lessons she learned in balancing research and leadership in academia.
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2021-10-2050 minHayek Program PodcastExploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Jordan LofthouseOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we continue a series on topics in economic sociology hosted by Peter Boettke. He is joined in this episode by Jordan Lofthouse as they discuss his research into the institutions of Native American reservations. Jordan also explains his academic background in geography and how a paper by James Buchanan ultimately sparked a change in his views on political economy. Additionally, the pair discuss the challenges of doing fieldwork in economics, the explanatory power of fieldwork, and how individuals can effectively communicate their findings in academic contexts.
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2021-10-0655 min
Hayek Program PodcastExploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Kristen CollinsOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we continue a series on topics in economic sociology hosted by Peter Boettke. He is joined in this episode by Kristen Collins as they discuss her research at the intersection of intellectual history and democratic theory. As the pair unpacks the theme of "being seen" in a democratic society, they examine how this project takes shape in the work of thinkers from the Enlightenment. They also develop the theme in light of modern shifts in technology as well as social and political developments during the COVID pandemic. In closing, Kristen offers advice...
2021-08-251h 01Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Richard Ebeling on the Modern State of LiberalismOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke and Richard Ebeling discuss the emergent threats to today's liberal order and what can be done to foster a spirit conducive to liberty, both subjects of Ebeling's book, "For a New Liberalism." Along the way, the pair recall the work of previous scholars, such as Lionel Robbins and Wilhelm Roepke, as masters of economics and advocates for the humaneness and value of a free and open society. They also address the coevolution of liberal political and economic orders, particularly highlighting the role of free trade.
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2021-08-111h 06
Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Richard Ebeling on the Lost Papers of Ludwig von MisesOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Richard Ebeling joins Peter Boettke to discuss his work on the lost papers of Ludwig von Mises. Ebeling recounts the history of Mises's escape from the Nazi expansion into Europe, the confiscation of his papers, and how Ebeling's later discovery of the papers in Russia led to the creation of the three volume series, "The Selected Works of Ludwig von Mises." Additionally, Boettke and Ebeling discuss the continuing relevance of Mises's critiques of socialism and how the work of Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk shaped his thinking.
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2021-07-281h 14
Hayek Program PodcastExploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Erwin DekkerOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we continue a series on topics in economic sociology hosted by Peter Boettke. He is joined in this episode by Erwin Dekker as they discuss the unique ways in which the study of both art and economics overlaps to provide insight into current and historic social tensions. They also discuss how incentives prioritize distinctiveness in the art world, and Erwin explains his research in bringing a socioeconomic perspective to the artistic realm.
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2021-07-141h 11Hayek Program PodcastExploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Arielle JohnOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we continue a series on topics in economic sociology hosted by Peter Boettke. He is joined in this episode by Arielle John, who first discusses how her upbringing in Trinidad & Tobago influenced her decision to study economics. Later she elaborates on her work examining the relationship between culture and entrepreneurship and relays what advice she would give to a young scholar as someone with a broad spectrum of experience in academia.
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2021-06-301h 05Hayek Program PodcastExploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Ginny ChoiOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we continue a series on topics in economic sociology hosted by Peter Boettke. He is joined in this episode by Ginny Choi as they explore contemporary issues in experimental economics, including the role of randomized control trials and the factors an economist must consider when designing experiments to address socioeconomic questions. Additionally, they discuss the role of the market as a social space and how it overlaps with issues of political economy and social morality.
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2021-06-161h 06Hayek Program PodcastExploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Jayme LemkeOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we continue a series of lectures on topics in economic sociology, recorded in the fall academic semester of 2020 and hosted by Peter Boettke. He is joined in this episode by Jayme Lemke as they discuss the importance of being a "big-picture" economist rather than a strictly technical one. We'll hear how disconnecting the scientific method from the human element in economics can be counterproductive and why "cleverness" in the social sciences often obscures the value of taking a more humble, inquisitive approach to study. Jayme Lemke also shares some of her insights...
2021-06-021h 10Hayek Program PodcastExploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Stefanie HaeffeleOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we continue a series on topics in economic sociology hosted by Peter Boettke. He is joined in this episode by Stefanie Haeffele as they cover issues of community revival in the wake of disasters. As part of the conversation, Stefanie shares her story of growing into an academic career in economics and reflects on how her experience in the Presidential Management Fellowship shaped her insights on government bureaucracy. Later in the podcast, the pair discuss the importance of building trust within local communities during disaster research, and how to work in such...
2021-05-051h 12
Kibbe on LibertyEp 120 | Freedom Lets Ordinary People Do Extraordinary Things | Guest: Peter BoettkeMatt Kibbe sits down with economist Peter Boettke to discuss his new book, “The Struggle for a Better World,” about the hope that comes along with the vision of a free society. Too often, economists are seen as raining on the parades of the do-gooders who want to fix injustice in society. Boettke argues that we can be just as positive and inspiring as progressives, only instead of depending on privileged elites to solve our problems for us, we can recognize that a truly great society comes from ordinary people being allowed to pursue happiness in their own individual ways...
2021-05-051h 09Hayek Program PodcastExploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Virgil StorrOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we continue a series on topics in economic sociology hosted by Peter Boettke. He is joined in this episode by Virgil Storr as they discuss how cultural frames of reference shape economic development and relationships. In addition, they address the role of the market as a social space beyond anonymous, impersonal interactions, and how the contributions of Adam Smith and Max Weber shape our understanding of economic sociology.
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2021-04-211h 13Hayek Program PodcastExploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Christopher CoyneOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we begin a series on topics in economic sociology hosted by Peter Boettke. He is joined in this episode by Christopher Coyne as they discuss issues surrounding the knowledge problem and its application to foreign and domestic interventions. Later in the podcast, they also address challenges that classical liberals still face regarding the role of government and the conditions necessary for a society of free individuals.
2021-04-071h 08Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke and Stefanie Haeffele on Tensions in Political EconomyIn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke and Stefanie Haeffele share a conversation on the current trilogy of books in the Hayek Program's "Tensions in Political Economy" book series, The pair cover a number of topics, including what was the driving idea behind the series, as well as the logic behind examining the tensions in the scholars of one's own intellectual tradition. Later in the podcast, we'll hear about the importance of contestation in the realm of ideas, and why the focus of a series like the "Tensions" one should be on fostering an ever-growing conversation rather...
2021-03-241h 04Hayek Program Podcast"The Struggle for a Better World" with Peter Boettke and Dan RothschildOn the 100th episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke and Dan Rothschild share a conversation surrounding Boettke's latest book, "The Struggle for a Better World." In it, Boettke advocates for liberal cosmopolitanism, grounded in the belief that all people are dignified equals, and explains why such a world is worth struggling for. As part of the conversation, Boettke and Rothschild discuss why liberalism today faces a thinking problem and not a marketing problem, along with what we can expect on the journey to becoming a self-governing society.
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2021-03-101h 05Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke and Virgil Storr on the Legacy of Don Lavoie, Pt. 2In the second of a two-part series, Peter Boettke and Virgil Storr finish their conversation on the legacy of Don Lavoie as both a mentor and scholar. Virgil Storr first reflects on the untimely death of Don Lavoie, how his death influenced those close to him, and the impact he left on his colleagues and students. Later in the podcast, Boettke and Storr discuss the nature of scholarship and the process of exploring gaps in the social sciences before finishing their talk with some thoughts on the importance of interdisciplinary conversations.
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2021-02-1057 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke and Virgil Storr on the Legacy of Don Lavoie, Pt. 1In the first of a two-part series, Peter Boettke and Virgil Storr reflect on the legacy of Don Lavoie as both a mentor and scholar. As part of their conversation, Boettke and Storr consider Lavoie's role in both of their young academic careers as they remember his example of being "an intellectual interlocutor" and "honest in dialogue." Additionally, they recall Lavoie's efforts to teach his students the foundations of liberty and why Lavoie believed so strongly in the value of freedom.
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2021-01-2753 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & David Prychitko on Academia and Libertarianism, Pt. 3In the final installment of a three-part series on academia and libertarianism, Peter Boettke and David Prychitko finish their conversation by first considering the impact of Prychitko's "The Market Process" on the field and younger scholars. The pair also discuss the role of disagreement within economics and importance of continuing within the tradition of being a lifelong learner. Boettke and Prychitko conclude their conversation by remembering the work of Paul Heyne and others as well as the opportunities they were given to carry on the academic work of Heyne and others.
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2021-01-1337 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & David Prychitko on Academia and Libertarianism, Pt. 2On the second of a three-part series on academia and libertarianism, Peter Boettke and David Prychitko reflect on the opportunities they had in graduate school and their early academic careers. During the conversation, David Prychitko recalls the value he found in having economics communicated in terms of reconciled plans, and Peter Boettke reflects on the unique opportunity he and others had in having access to so much economic talent during their graduate work. Later in the podcast, the conversation turns towards Prychitko's time in Yugoslavia and his experience while living there.
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2020-12-3048 min
Dangerously Good with Jay SikandCuriosity, Creativity, Internet Educated: Dr. Peter Boettke | Dangerously Good with Jay Sikand #4Peter Boettke is an American Economist and Professor at George Mason University, with particle disciplines in Austrian economics, institutional economics, and comparative economics, philosophy, the BB&T Professor for the Study of Capitalism, and the Director of the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. As a teacher, Boettke is dedicated to cultivating enthusiasm for the economic way of thinking and the importance of economic ideas in future generations of scholars and citizens, being awarded with numerous teaching awards. He also is the Editor of the...
2020-12-222h 39Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & David Prychitko on Academia and Libertarianism, Pt. 1On the first of a three-part series on academia and libertarianism, Peter Boettke and David Prychitko share a conversation on their early experiences in graduate school. They discuss why the work of Don Lavoie was so instrumental in their formations as young scholars and how they both were introduced to various libertarian influences within economics. As part of the conversation, they also discuss the role of reading broadly in research and the importance of maintaining a multi-disciplinary approach to learning.
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2020-12-1647 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Emily Chamlee-Wright on Academia and Entrepreneurship, Pt. 2In the second half of a two-part series on academia and entrepreneurship, Peter Boettke and Emily Chamlee-Wright share a conversation on research, teaching, and the future of liberalism. Recalling their time in graduate school, the pair reflect on the value of learning to teach well and explore how they both came to view teaching as a joyful and worthwhile duty. Later in the episode, Emily Chamlee-Wright explains some of her findings from post-disaster recovery research and offers her thoughts on how liberals can bridge political divides to unite around a common core.
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2020-12-021h 01Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Emily Chamlee-Wright on Academia and Entrepreneurship, Pt. 1In the first episode of a two-part series on academia and entrepreneurship, Peter Boettke and Emily Chamlee-Wright share a conversation on their experiences in the economics profession. In particular, they reflect on the importance of being taken seriously as a young scholar and the impact it has on one's academic development. Later in the conversation, Emily Chamlee-Wright reflects on her work regarding female entrepreneurship and explains why "becoming a scholar is a process of becoming encultured within a community."
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2020-11-1857 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Steven Horwitz on Austrian Economics in Recent Times, Pt. 2In part two of a two-part series, Peter Boettke and Steven Horwitz finish their conversation about Austrian economics and its current influence in the academy. The pair reflect on their intellectual journeys throughout graduate school and consider the effects of teaching on a young scholar's academic development. Later in the podcast, Steve Horwitz recalls the lessons he learned from Don Lavoie on "steel-manning" an intellectual opponent's argument, while Peter Boettke examines the importance of what he calls a "five-tool" academic.
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2020-11-0457 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Steven Horwitz on Austrian Economics in Recent Times, Pt. 1In part one of a two-part series, Peter Boettke and Steven Horwitz share a conversation about Austrian economics and its influence in recent times. The pair discuss how Austrian economics was taught in their day and reflect on the mentorship they found under Don Lavoie and James Buchanan, as well as considering how they learned to view economics through the lens of how it affected the common man.
Stay tuned next time for part two of this series on the Hayek Program Podcast.
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2020-10-2155 min
This View of LifeLibertarianism and the Third Way with Peter BoettkeThe economic and political school of thought known as Libertarianism is most closely associated with laissez faire as a public policy prescription. George Mason University's Mercatus (which means "market" in Latin) Center might seem like a bastion of Libertarianism, but think again. My conversation with Peter Boettke, who directs the center's F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, provides a far more nuanced view that is consilient with the Third Way. This episode has an accompanying article and is the Third Episode of This View of Life's new series, "Evolution, Complexity, and the...
2020-06-181h 08Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Mario Rizzo on Studying in Austrian EconomicsOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we visit the archives for a discussion on studying in Austrian economics between Peter Boettke & Mario Rizzo, Associate Professor of Economics at New York University and Director of the Foundations of the Market Economy Program. In it, Rizzo recounts his time spent in Austrian economics, both in learning about the field and in trying to establish programs of study in it, followed by a general discussion on Austrian economics, specifically the economics of time and ignorance.
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2020-06-1759 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke & Alain Marciano on the James Buchanan ArchivesOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke talks with Alain Marciano on the details of his ongoing work in the James Buchanan archives. Discover the joys and challenges of archival research as they discuss how the archives add a new dimension to Buchanan’s persona and what clues they give into his thought and process. Additionally, hear what lessons Alain Marciano has learned in his time with the archives and how his own view of Buchanan has developed during this time.
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2020-05-211h 05Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke and Karen Vaughn on Academic EntrepreneurshipOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke interviews Hayek Program Emeritus Distinguished Senior Fellow, Karen Vaughn, on academic entrepreneurship. Dr. Vaughn recounts her role in the early days of George Mason University's Economics Department and the creation of its PhD program in Economics. She also discusses James Buchanan’s move to Mason and the development and evolution of several professional organizations, including the History of Economics Society and the Southern Economic Association.
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2020-04-221h 06Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke and Karen Vaughn on Life as an Austrian EconomistOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke interviews Hayek Program Emeritus Distinguished Senior Fellow, Karen Vaughn, on her career as an Austrian economist. During the conversation she tells of how she became interested in Austrian economics, recounts her work on the socialist calculation debate, and proposes ways for contemporary and future Austrians to best explain the market process to those unfamiliar with it.
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2020-04-081h 00
Loose, Vague, and IndeterminatePeter Boettke on History of GMU Economics (Part 1)Dr. Peter Boettke joins the podcast to talk about the history of GMU economics. He discusses his days as an undergraduate student at Grove City College and as a graduate student here at GMU. We learn who the major professors were back then and how the campus has grown to its present size. We talk college basketball and the Nobel Prize. We also learn who told Dr. Boettke to "wear a proper pair of trousers." This episode is full of fun stories from Dr. Boettke's life in economics, and it's only Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2 next Friday. Marcus Shera...
2020-02-2952 minHayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke and Eileen Norcross on Public GovernanceOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke discusses his latest book, "Public Governance and the Classical-Liberal Perspective", with Eileen Norcross, the Vice President of Policy Research and a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center. During the conversation, Peter Boettke and Eileen Norcross touch upon the main themes of public governance from a polycentric order and how this order differs from the traditional public governance approaches.
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2020-02-271h 31
Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke and Sandra Peart on Leadership, Economic Thought, and Archival ResearchOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke sits down with Sandra Peart to tackle a host of topics, beginning with an investigation into balancing the tension between leadership and scholarship in academia. Later in the podcast, the pair discuss several of the great economic thinkers and their insights, with specific emphasis on the question of why economic insights seemed to "flatten out" between J.S. Mill and Frank Knight. Finally, Peter Boettke and Sandra Peart share their stories and experiences in archival research.
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2019-10-081h 02
Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke and Bruce Caldwell on History of Economic ThoughtIn areas of academia the history of economic thought has fallen out of favor, but today's guest on the Hayek Program Podcast argues that a place still exists for it. Join us as Bruce Caldwell and Peter Boettke tackle the history of economic thought and its place within the discipline of economics.
Show Highlights:
- Bruce Caldwell's experience with history of economic thought
- Peter Boettke's story about trying to save history of economic thought at NYU
- Why the ability to teach history of economic thought can boost a scholar's career
- The joys and frustrations of archival research.
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2019-07-311h 00
Kibbe on LibertyEp 15 | Not All Professors Are Socialists | Guests: Peter Boettke and John B. TaylorThink all college professors are socialists? You’re in for a shock with guests Peter Boettke and John B. Taylor, professors of economics at George Mason University and Stanford University. Matt Kibbe asks tough questions on how we can educate young people and reclaim words like “liberalism,” “democracy,” and “capitalism.” The three discuss influencers like Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek, Adam Smith, and the mysterious Mont Pelerin Society.
2019-05-291h 00
Hayek Program Podcast'An Invitation to Inquiry' with Peter BoettkeOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast we revisit a lecture by Hayek Program director Peter Boettke, in which he invites listeners on an intellectual exploration of the potential applications of the mainline economic tradition. Boettke discusses the continuing relevance of the Austrian school of economics as a progressive and enduring research program in contemporary economics and political economy and encourages young economists to engage the economic profession with a humble sense of curiosity and intrigue.
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2019-03-261h 19Ceteris Never Paribus: The History of Economic Thought PodcastPeter Boettke on F. A. Hayek, Episode 13
Guest: Peter Boettke
Hosted and produced by Erwin Dekker and Reinhard Schumacher
In this episode Erwin and Reinhard talk with Peter Boettke about his new book on Hayek, F.A. Hayek: Economics, Political Economy and Social Philosophy, published with Palgrave Macmillan. We discuss the various stages in Hayek’s work, Hayek’s relation to neoliberalism, Pete’s contra-Whig methodology for the history of economics (with a hat tip to Kenneth Boulding), Hayek’s relation to the Scottish Enlightenment, what it means to be an epistemic institutionalist, and the extent to which there was continuity between the early neoclassicals and the Aust...
2019-02-081h 11
Hayek Program PodcastReflections on the Hayek Program with Peter Boettke and Chris CoyneFrom humble beginnings, the Hayek Program has grown and seen tremendous success as it has developed into one of the nation's premier intellectual groups. On this episode, join us for a trip down memory lane as Hayek Program Directors Peter Boettke and Chris Coyne retrace the formation, history, and significance of the Hayek Program.
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2019-01-291h 10
Hayek Program PodcastPeter Boettke and Rosolino Candela on Hayekian IdeasWidely considered as one the most influential economists of the 20th century, F. A. Hayek continues to command the attention of scholars with his life and work. On this episode, Peter Boettke and Rosolino Candela sit down to discuss Boettke's new book F. A. Hayek: Economics, Political Economy and Social Philosophy (Palgrave, 2018). Boettke presents this new book as focusing less on Hayek as an individual and more on Hayekian ideas. Throughout the discussion Boettke and Candela examine Hayek's uniting theme of epistemic institutionalism, the competitive market process, and how Hayek's contemporaries picked up on his work. They also discuss the...
2019-01-221h 04
Hayek Program PodcastRichard Wagner and Peter Boettke on James Buchanan and F. A. HayekPeter Boettke sits down with Richard Wagner to revisit some of Wagner's works on the theories of James Buchanan, political economy, and fiscal sociology.
Wagner discusses his treatment of Buchanan in 'James M. Buchanan and Liberal Political Economy' in comparison to Boettke's treatment of Hayek in 'F. A. Hayek: Economics, Political Economy and Social Philosophy,' and the pair take a peek at Wagner's forthcoming work on macroeconomics.
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2019-01-0854 min
Michael Covel's Trend FollowingEp. 710: Peter Boettke Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following RadioPeter Boettke is economist of the Austrian School. He is currently an economics and philosophy professor at George Mason University; the BB&T Professor for the Study of Capitalism, Vice President for Research, and Director of the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center at GMU. His newest book is “F. A. Hayek: Economics, Political Economy and Social Philosophy (Great Thinkers in Economics).” Peter got hooked on economics during college after being hired for his first job – digging pools. He saw taxes being taken out of his pay and pe...
2018-11-1200 minEconTalkPeter Boettke on Public Administration, Liberty, and the Proper Role of GovernmentPeter Boettke of George Mason University talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the proper role of the state in the economy. This is a wide-ranging conversation on political economy. Topics include Adam Smith's view of the state, the tension between the state as enabler of real vs. crony capitalism, the potential for the poor to flourish in a market economy, and the challenges of democracy.
2018-05-201h 12
Hayek Program Podcast"Computation and Complexity Theory" with Roger Koppl and Peter BoettkeHow did Roger Koppl become interested in economics? How did scholars such as Israel Kirzner and William Baumol influence his work throughout his career? What opportunities are there for future study within the realm of complex systems theory and computability in Austrian economics? On this episode, Professor Roger Koppl discusses with Hayek Program Director Peter Boettke.
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2018-01-111h 29
Hayek Program Podcast"An Invitation to Inquiry: Austrian Economics as a Progressive Research Program" with Peter BoettkeCollectively, the lectures over the past few weeks explore the continuing relevance of the Austrian school of economics as a progressive and enduring research program in contemporary economics and political economy. On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Hayek Program Director Peter Boettke gives an overview of the previous lectures and invites listeners on an intellectual exploration of the potential applications of the mainline economic tradition.
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2017-08-151h 18
Hayek Program Podcast'Applied Mainline Economics' with Matthew Mitchell and Peter BoettkeOn April 25, 2017, Mercatus Senior Research Fellow Matthew Mitchell gave a brief presentation on his new book 'Applied Mainline Economics' (coauthored with Hayek Program Director Peter Boettke). This presentation was followed by a moderated discussion between Mitchell and Boettke on the core tenets of mainline economics and how these guiding principles help to create a freer, more peaceful, and more prosperous society.
2017-05-3142 min
Hayek Program PodcastLearning Across Disciplines and Perspectives with Peter Boettke and Jayme LemkeHayek Program Senior Fellow Jayme Lemke sat down with Director Peter Boettke to discuss the commonalities between the three approaches to understanding the social world discussed previously in this series: Austrian economics, public choice economics, and the Bloomington School’s multiple-methods, real-world approach to institutional analysis. Read more: bit.ly/threeschools CC Music: Twisterium
2016-09-0631 min
Hayek Program PodcastThe Bloomington School of Political Economy with Peter Boettke and Jayme LemkeHayek Program Senior Fellow Jayme Lemke sat down with Director Peter Boettke to discuss the Bloomington School of Political Economy in this wide-ranging interview. They discuss the Ostroms’ approach to understanding self-governing societies, their use of multiple methodologies, and the continuing relevance of the Bloomington School to current research in political economy. CC Music: Twisterium
2016-07-3127 min
Patterson in PursuitEp. 13 - Austrian Economics: Deduction, Logic, and Theory | Dr. Peter BoettkeThe Austrian School of economics is outside the mainstream, but I find their arguments compelling. Specifically, their claims about the epistemological status of economic theory - the philosophy of economics. My guest is Dr. Peter Boettke from George Mason University. He is an Austrian School proponent, and we dive into some of the deeper questions surrounding the nature of pure logic in economic theory. Get full access to Steve Patterson's Substack at stevepatterson.substack.com/subscribe
2016-07-031h 03EconTalkPeter Boettke on Living EconomicsPeter Boettke of George Mason University talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about his book, Living Economics. Boettke argues for embracing the tradition of Smith and Hayek in both teaching and research, arguing that economics took a wrong turn when it began to look more like a branch of applied mathematics. He sees spontaneous order as the central principle for understanding and teaching economics. The conversation also includes a brief homage to James Buchanan who passed away shortly before this interview was recorded.
2013-01-281h 04
IHS AcademicEconomics is About People: Interview with Peter Boettke, Part 2We continue our interview with Professor Peter Boettke of George Mason University. In this half of the interview, Professor Boettke talks about Keynes, the history of Keynesian policy, and the necessity for economists to be effective communicators of their research in a continued discussion of his new book, Living Economics.
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2012-06-2030 min