Radio Rothbard The Problem with International Organizations like the EU and the WTO
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Apr 3, 2025 Joseph Solis-Mullen, a political scientist and economist, takes a critical look at international organizations like the EU and WTO, arguing they serve the interests of government elites rather than promoting freedom. He discusses the harmful centralization of power these bodies perpetuate and questions their effectiveness in fostering peace. Solis-Mullen advocates for a decoupled, privatized governance model, emphasizing the need for genuine voluntary cooperation over bureaucratic control. His insights challenge listeners to reconsider their views on state intervention.
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International Organizations Manage Trade
- Organizations like WTO and EU do not promote true free trade but rather manage trade with many exceptions.
- These institutions often serve government elites rather than advancing freedom or markets.
Intl Orgs Fail at Peacekeeping
- International organizations like the UN and NATO have not effectively preserved peace globally.
- These institutions often act as tools for elite interests and do not reduce conflict.
Rothbard Critiques Intl Elite Clubs
- Rothbard viewed international organizations as playgrounds for statists and elites who extract resources from the populace.
- These bodies do not serve free markets but sustain corporate cronyism and political privilege.
