Posts by Robert Murphy
Ep. 353 Crossover: Adam Haman on Elon Musk: Hero or Villain?
Adam rejoins Bob to discuss SpaceX’s recent accomplishment, and how libertarians should assess Elon Musk. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. Video on economic viability of Martian colony. Bill Burr on Buzz Aldrin. The movie Capricorn One. BMS episode with Owen Benjamin (questioning the moon landing). Adam Haman…
Ep. 352 The Beauty and Importance of Comparative Advantage
Bob goes solo to explain Adam Smith’s absolute advantage versus David Ricardo’s comparative advantage. This important concept underpins civilization itself. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The infineo post on this numerical example. Bob’s book Lessons for the Young Economist has a discussion of comparative advantage (see chapters 8 and 19). Help support the Bob Murphy…
Ep. 351 Crossover: Adam Haman on Drug Legalization, Theory and History
Haman returns, this time to discuss a recent controversy over the libertarian case for drug legalization. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. Haman’s episode on Portland. Thornton on Prohibition, an NBER journal article, and Bob’s book Lessons for the Young Economist. Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 350 Jason Fry Plans for Peace By Preparing for National Divorce
Ep. 349 Susanne Gibbs Gives a Quick Start Guide for Homeschooling Parents
