Hayek Program Podcast
Summary: The Hayek Program Podcast includes audio from lectures, interviews, and discussions of scholars and visitors from the F. A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. The F. A. Hayek Program is devoted to the promotion of teaching and research on the institutional arrangements that are suitable for the support of free and prosperous societies. Implicit in this statement is the presumption that those arrangements are to some extent open to conscious selection, as well as the appreciation that the type of arrangements that are selected within a society can influence significantly the economic, political, and moral character of that society. The Hayek Program Podcast is partially funded by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation on "Work, Self-governance, and the Challenge of Unsustainable Dependency." The Grant is for a three-year project to explore the themes of work and self-governance as well as the root causes and consequences of the modern shift toward a greater reliance on government efforts to solve collective challenges.
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Cronyism and government intervention are hardly unique features of any particular system, and many people simply view them as unfortunate bugs in the larger economy. But what happens when those features become symptomatic of a deeper problem, one reflecting not just flaws in a mixed economy but a totally distinct form of political economy itself? Randall Holcombe of Florida State University tackles this issue in the latest episode of the Hayek Program podcast with a book panel on his new book, "Political Capitalism: How Economic and Political Power is Made and Maintained." Drawing on well-established theories in economics and social sciences, Holcombe delivers a compelling case explaining the presence of political capitalism and the effect it has on our society. He is joined on the panel by Joshua C. Hall of West Virginia University, Mercatus Center Senior Research Fellow Matt Mitchell, and the Hayek Program's Associate Director Chris Coyne, each of whom offer their thoughts on Holcombe's work. Join us as Holcombe and the panel take us for an enriching journey through the mysteries of this phenomenon. CC Music: Twisterium
Echoing the narrative style of Director Quentin Tarantino, Professor Lawrence H. White delivers an overview of the economic intellectual debates of the 20th century in his book 'Clash of Economic Ideas.' These debates are framed through the lenses of individuals such as Irving Fisher, Rexford Tugwell, Wilhelm Röpke, Ludwig Erhard, George Stigler, Ronald Coase, John Maynard Keynes, F. A. Hayek, and others. What results is a non-linear and captivating historical narrative that offers a refreshing perspective from the roaring twenties and the Great Depression to the Great Inflation and fiscal policy issues of today. CC Music: Twisterium
This week on the Hayek Program podcast we join a panel of commentators reflecting on the work of Bruce Yandle. The panel shares their personal anecdotes, cherished experiences, and excellent stories gained during a lifetime of interacting with Bruce, who adds his own anecdotes on life and reflections on his entry into economics. Join us for this memorable episode in celebrating the living legacy of Bruce Yandle! CC Music: Twisterium
On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Christopher Coyne and a panel of his peers sit down to discuss "Tyranny Comes Home," written by Christopher Coyne and Abigail Hall. Coyne discusses the main highlights of the book, including the domestic and foreign effects of US militarism. Following Coyne's address, we hear from a panel of commentators, each offering their sundry insights, comments, and suggestions on the book. For commentary on the event, check out these articles on Medim: https://medium.com/the-vienna-circle/tyranny-comes-home-symposium-miriam-cohen-f31e09469af3 https://medium.com/the-vienna-circle/tyranny-comes-home-symposium-john-tirman-de9e031a08fd https://medium.com/the-vienna-circle/tyranny-comes-home-symposium-christopher-j-coyne-a43a616f96ba CC Music: Twisterium
On this episode of the podcast, Christopher Coyne, Associate Director of the Hayek Program, interviews Jennifer B. Murtazashvili on her work with local governments and informal institutions in Central Eurasia. As part of the conversation, Dr. Murtazashvili shares her personal experience and research from Uzbekistan and Afghanistan on the state-building process, the role of customs in influencing informal institutions, and the effect of foreign aid on economic and institutional development. CC Music: Twisterium
What should be the focus of economics as a science? Arjo Klamer, Professor of Cultural Economics at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, believes that modern economics has developed a narrow scope, focusing too much on objectivity and the logic of markets. Erwin Dekker, a former Postdoctoral Fellow with the Hayek Program, sits down with Dr. Klamer to discuss his recent work, which seeks to restore economics as a moral science. Klamer also discusses his past work and its relationship with the work of other economists such as Deirdre McCloskey, F. A. Hayek, and Ludwig von Mises. CC Music: Twisterium
In the mid-1960s, the University of Virginia had an impressive economics department with scholars such as James Buchanan, Gordon Tullock, Ronald Coase, Leland Yeager, and G. Warren Nutter. In 1963, Richard Wagner began his PhD in economics at UVA. What exactly led Richard Wagner to UVA for his graduate studies? What was it like to take classes and work with these notable scholars? Hayek Program scholar Richard Wagner discusses all of this and more with colleague Donald Boudreaux on this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast. CC Music: Twisterium
On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Hayek Program scholar Jayme Lemke interviews William F. Shughart II on the unifying theme of his diverse research and the influences on his career. CC Music: Twisterium
On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Hayek Program Director Peter Boettke speaks with Professor Bruce Caldwell about his current projects, including an exciting new biography of F.A. Hayek himself. Caldwell talks of his experience and inspirations in directing the Center for the History of Political Economy at Duke University, the significance of his chosen life's work, and the history of the ideas found within it. CC Music: Twisterium
In 'WTF?! An Economic Tour of the Weird', Peter Leeson shows that far from "irrational" or "accidents of history," humanity's most outlandish rituals are ingenious solutions to pressing problems--developed by clever people, driven by incentives, and tailor-made for their time and place. On April 26, 2018, the Hayek Program hosted a book panel featuring author Peter Leeson and scholars Boris Gershman and Steven Pfaff to discuss the theories and implications of Leeson's new book. CC Music: Twisterium
Charter schools—which are still publicly funded and required to meet basic performance standards for public schools—are a marginal shift toward incorporating the mutually adjusting forces of supply and demand into the public education system. For instance, charter schools have more autonomy in deciding how to budget and meet the performance standards, in shaping their own curricula, and in hiring and firing staff. At our recent Buchanan Speaker Series event, Professor David Schmidtz spoke on whether charter schools make a detectable difference in the realm of education. Listen to Prof. Schmidtz’s remarks on this new episode of the Hayek Program Podcast. CC Music: Twisterium
On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Jayme Lemke interviews Richard Wagner on James Buchanan's life and legacy, his experience studying with James Buchanan, and future directions in Virginia political economy. CC Music: Twisterium
Elinor Ostrom was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in economics. She has been at the forefront of New Institutional Economics and Public Choice revolutions, discovering surprising ways in which communities around the world have succeeded in solving difficult collective problems. In 'Elinor Ostrom: An Intellectual Biography,' Vlad Tarko takes readers on an intellectual journey through Elinor's career and highlights the theoretical foundations that underpin her research and propel the continuation of New Institutional economics. CC Music: Twisterium
How 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. CC Music: Twisterium
On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Professor Roger Koppl talks with Hayek Program Research Fellow Solomon Stein about his research on experts, evolution, and the dynamics of epistemics, his career, and in what future direction(s) he thinks Austrian economics will go. CC Music: Twisterium
