Mises Audio Books Podcast

TAGS Calculation and KnowledgeOther Schools of Thought Economic Calculation in the Socialist Commonwealth DECEMBER 30, 2014Ludwig von Mises This is the essay that overthrew the socialist paradigm in economics, and provided the foundation for modern Austrian price theory. When it first appeared in 1920, Mises was alone in challenging the socialists to explain how their pricing system would actually work in practice. Mises proved that socialism could not work because it could not distinguish more or less valuable uses of social resources, and predicted the system would end in chaos. The result of his proof was the "socialist calculation" debate. Download audio file READ MORE

TAGS Global EconomyEntrepreneurship It's a Jetsons World DECEMBER 9, 2011Jeffrey A. Tucker Narrated by Stefan Molyneux. Download audio file READ MORE

TAGS Other Schools of Thought The Failure of the "New Economics" Part 2 DECEMBER 30, 2014Henry Hazlitt Henry Hazlitt's line-by-line commentary and refutation of Keynes's General Theory—one of the most destructive, fallacious, and convoluted books of the twentieth century. Narrated by Josiah Schmidt. Download the complete audio book (33 MP3 audio files) in a single zip file. READ MORE  Download audio file

TAGS Other Schools of Thought The Failure of the "New Economics" Part 1 DECEMBER 30, 2014Henry Hazlitt Henry Hazlitt's line-by-line commentary and refutation of Keynes's General Theory—one of the most destructive, fallacious, and convoluted books of the twentieth century. Narrated by Josiah Schmidt. Download the complete audio book (33 MP3 audio files) in a single zip file. READ MORE  Download audio file

TAGS Political Theory Left, Right, and the Prospects for Liberty JANUARY 5, 2010Murray N. Rothbard This audio essay is occasioned by the startlingly uncritical attitude American conservatives have shown toward the consolidation of state power that has been unleashed since the atrocities of September 11. Download audio file READ MORE

TAGS Austrian Economics Overview Economic Science and the Austrian Method DECEMBER 30, 2014Hans-Hermann Hoppe A definitive defense of the methodological foundations of Austrian economics. Download the complete audio book. READ MORE  Download audio file

TAGS Booms and BustsMoney and BanksBusiness CyclesMoney and BankingPolitical Theory Gold, Peace, and Prosperity JANUARY 1, 2008Ron Paul Ron Paul has been the leading champion of sound money in the Congress. Here he explains why sound money has meant the gold standard. Paul maps out a plan to bring about a dollar that would be protected against manipulation by government and central bankers. Part of that strategy is the minting of a...  Download audio file READ MORE

TAGS Austrian Economics Overview An Essay on Economic Theory DECEMBER 31, 2014Robert F. Hébert Cantillon's Essai sur la Nature du Commerce en Général should be rightfully considered one of the most important books ever written. It is the first statement of economic theory and not just a single or limited breakthrough, but a comprehensive treatment that explains the organization of commercial society. Prior to Cantillon, writings about the economy were largely driven by considerations of religion, ideology, and interests groups. After Cantillon, there was a scientific model that could be understood and applied. Most importantly, when it was properly understood and applied, it unleashed the market economy and generated great prosperity (from the Introduction). This audio book is made available through the generosity of Mr. Tyler Folger. It is narrated by Millian Quinteros. Download audio file READ MORE

The Driver DECEMBER 30, 2014Garet Garrett TAGS Media and Culture Garet Garret's novel about Henry Galt, a Wall Street speculator turned entrepreneur. The book tells the dramatic story of his successes and his fight against government and prevailing anti-capitalist sentiments. Download audio file READ MORE

TAGS Money and BanksAustrian Economics OverviewMoney and BankingPolitical Theory Deflation and Liberty MARCH 1, 2004Jörg Guido Hülsmann This monograph addresses a critically important issue: the prevailing view that deflation is a catastrophe that must be stopped. Download audio file READ MORE