Peter Klein
Economist and scholar focusing on institutional economics and Austrian perspectives, featured as the episode's guest discussing international law and polycentric legal orders.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 0sec
Peter Klein on Hayek for the 21st Century
In a lively discussion, Peter Klein, a Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute and expert in Austrian economics, shares insights from 'Hayek for the 21st Century.' He dives into Hayek’s critiques of central planning and emphasizes the importance of tacit knowledge in market dynamics. Klein warns about the dangers of political power overriding individual liberty. The conversation also touches on how monetary freedom could be a solution to inflation and the potential for competitive currencies to foster innovation in today’s economy.
Jan 15, 2026 • 0sec
Dr. Peter Klein on International Law and “Might Makes Right”
Dr. Peter Klein, an economist specializing in institutional economics, dives into the complexities of international law. He tackles the backlash against the notion that law requires a global sovereign and contrasts legal positivism with natural law. Klein discusses polycentric legal orders, arguing they can exist without centralized authority, and emphasizes norms emerging from historical contexts like maritime law. He critiques the 'might makes right' philosophy and advocates for rules-based orders that can effectively restrain power for long-term stability.
