
Bruce Caldwell
Research Professor of Economics at Duke University and Director of the Center for the History of Political Economy, expert on Friedrich Hayek.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 53min
Hayek's The Road to Serfdom
In this engaging discussion, Bruce Caldwell, an expert on Friedrich Hayek, alongside Ben Jackson and Melissa Lane, dive into Hayek's influential work, The Road to Serfdom. They explore Hayek's warnings against centralized economic planning and its potential to lead to tyranny. The trio highlights how a 1945 Reader's Digest condensation reshaped public perception, turning Hayek's cautionary tale against socialism into a global phenomenon. They also contrast spontaneous order with state control, emphasizing the vital role of individual knowledge in economic systems.

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Nov 14, 2024 • 53min
Hayek's The Road to Serfdom
In this insightful discussion, Bruce Caldwell, a leading expert on Friedrich Hayek, Ben Jackson, a modern history professor, and Melissa Lane, a political philosophy specialist, unpack Hayek's influential work, The Road to Serfdom. They delve into Hayek's warnings against centralized economic planning and the potential shift towards tyranny. The trio debate the significance of dispersed knowledge in market systems, contrasting it with the inefficiencies of state control. Their exploration highlights the enduring relevance of Hayek's ideas in today's political discourse.

Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 9min
Caldwell: Hayek's Intellectual Journey
Join Bruce Caldwell from the Center for History of Political Economy at Duke University as he delves into the profound impact of Friedrich Hayek's theories on modern economics. Explore the evolution of economic institutions, the importance of information in economic decision-making, and Hayek's transition from business cycles to economic calculation and knowledge distribution.

Oct 7, 2024 • 31min
Hayek's Nobel at 50
Peter Boettke, a distinguished professor of economics and philosophy, joins Bruce Caldwell, a research professor at Duke, to celebrate F.A. Hayek's remarkable impact fifty years after his Nobel win. They delve into Hayek's critiques of conventional economic models, emphasizing the importance of individual knowledge and decision-making. The discussion covers Hayek's warnings against scientism in economics and his unconventional path that shaped his theories. Key insights from his seminal works, like 'The Use of Knowledge in Society,' highlight his lasting legacy in the field.

Mar 19, 2024 • 55min
The Rational Egoist: Exploring F.A. Hayek with Bruce Caldwell
Professor Bruce Caldwell discusses F.A. Hayek's life, philosophy, and economics. Topics include spontaneous order, price mechanism, critique of centralized planning, Mont Pelerin Society, debates with Keynes, and relevance of his work today.