Sound Money vs the State: How Inflation Fuels Corruption w/ Tom DiLorenzo (WiM567)
The "What is Money?" Show
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Challenging Conventional Economics
In this chapter, the speaker reflects on their journey into economics, inspired by iconic figures like Ludwig von Mises and Milton Friedman, and the challenges they faced in presenting new ideas within academia. They examine the impact of government funding on research objectivity, the demonization of capitalism, and the historical implications of the Federal Reserve's policies. Through personal anecdotes, the speaker critiques the academic landscape while highlighting how foreign aid often benefits the elite at the expense of the impoverished.
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