Kibbe on Liberty

Ep 322 | Everyone Is Wrong About the New Deal | Guest: George Selgin

Mar 5, 2025
George Selgin, a leading economist at the Cato Institute and author of "False Dawn," delves into the complexities of the New Deal. He challenges the binary views of Roosevelt as either savior or villain, arguing that misconceptions cloud its economic impact. The discussion highlights the New Deal's non-Keynesian nature and its lagging recovery effects due to hostility toward private industry. Selgin also connects historical monetary theories to modern concepts like Bitcoin, exploring alternatives to traditional banking systems.
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