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Three Economists, One Bitcoin Podcaster | BPI Economists / Professors Josh Hendrickson, Thomas Hogan & William Luther

May 24, 2025
William Luther, an associate professor and director at Florida Atlantic University, Thomas Hogan, a professor at the University of Austin, and Josh Hendrickson, chair of the economics department at the University of Mississippi, share their diverse insights on Bitcoin. They explore whether Bitcoin could foster fiscal responsibility in government and its potential as a reserve asset amidst rising U.S. debt. The trio reflects on Bitcoin's journey into mainstream acceptance, the interplay between monetary policy and government control, and personal stories illuminating the current economic landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Early Bitcoin Exposure

  • William Luther first heard about Bitcoin in 2010 through his graduate advisor Larry White's proto-Bitcoiner group.
  • His early involvement came naturally from research discussions in digital money prior to Bitcoin's launch.
ANECDOTE

Bitcoin for Research Purposes

  • Thomas Hogan and William Luther traded Bitcoin in 2010-2011 primarily for research purposes.
  • They explored Bitcoin as a non-governmental money and its potential impact on monetary systems.
INSIGHT

Bitcoin's Market Launch Insight

  • Bitcoin challenged prior economic views that launching intrinsically worthless money was nearly impossible.
  • The role of coordination in establishing initial value was key to Bitcoin's successful market adoption.
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