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189. Is Property Theft? | Dr. Robert Murphy

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Aug 30, 2021

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Robert P. Murphy

Dr. Robert Murphy, an Austrian School economist and author, dives into fascinating economic concepts. He discusses the complexities of value, free trade, and the implications of minimum wage laws. Listeners learn how government policies can unintentionally harm vulnerable job markets. Murphy explores the significance of private property in economic systems, critiques central planning, and raises questions about wealth and responsibility in society. He also touches on the potential of decentralized currency, like Bitcoin, as a response to traditional economic failures.

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Value Theory Shift

The Labor Theory of Value, while seemingly intuitive, has limitations.
Marginal utility theory offers a more comprehensive explanation of market prices.

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Marginal Utility

Marginal utility considers the value of goods in specific exchange contexts, not universally.
The value of a good is subjective and depends on the individual's current needs and circumstances.

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Minimum Wage Debate

Jordan Peterson and Robert Murphy discuss the debate surrounding minimum wage.
Raising the minimum wage seems beneficial to the poor but may have unintended negative consequences.

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Understanding Austrian Economics and Value

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The Importance of Economic Understanding in Society

17:19 • 5min

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The Minimum Wage Debate

21:53 • 6min

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Economic Incentives and Minimum Wage Dynamics

27:45 • 14min

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The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Labor

41:49 • 25min

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The Dynamics of Migration and Ownership

01:06:23 • 19min

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Measuring Value in a Decentralized Economy

01:25:45 • 7min

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The Economics of Ownership

01:32:24 • 15min

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The Intersection of Merit, Ownership, and Responsibility in Market Economies

01:47:49 • 2min

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The Crucial Role of Market Prices and Accounting in Ownership

01:49:38 • 3min

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Central Planning vs. Market Signals

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Wealth, Responsibility, and Society

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Exploring Systemic Inequities in Economic Factors

02:15:21 • 2min

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The Effects of Central Banking on Black Businesses and Economic Cycles

02:17:27 • 8min

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The Rise of Decentralized Currency

02:25:43 • 9min

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Dr. Robert P. Murphy is an Austrian School economist, Research Fellow at the Independent Institute, and Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute.

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This episode of The Jordan Peterson Podcast covers topics such as value, free trade, private property, and minimum wage laws. They also dedicate time to discuss the specialization of individual tasks, interest rates, the Business Cycle, and more engrossing matters.

Being the author of multiple books, from Lessons for the Young Economist, to The Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism, Dr. Murphy does not hold back with his economic and political discussions. He continues to highlight his views in his other book, Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Interaction, which is a modern distillation on the school of Austrian economics.

Dr. Murphy’s website: https://consultingbyrpm.com/

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Dr. Murphy's Book: "Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action" https://www.independent.org/store/book.asp?id=116

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