Hayek Program Podcast

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, we continue the Hayek Program's celebration of Elinor Ostrom as Vlad Tarko, assistant professor and author of 'The Intellectual Biography of Elinor Ostrom,' interviews Hayek Program distinguished senior fellow Bobbi Herzberg on Elinor Ostrom's role as a mentor and friend. Herzberg recounts heartwarming memories from her time working with Elinor Ostrom, including those on Elinor Ostrom's work ethic, humble personality, and role as a bridge to Vincent Ostrom. Herzberg also describes her journey from rational choice theory to the Ostrom's teaching and tells how both Vincent and Elinor Ostrom helped guide her through "being a student again" before briefly discussing the history of the Bloomington workshop. CC Music: Twisterium

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke leads a book panel discussion of his recent book, 'F.A. Hayek: Economics, Political Economy, and Social Philosophy' as he and the panel explore the life, work, and ideas of one of the twentieth century's great intellectuals. Peter Boettke is joined on the panel by Bruce Caldwell, Sandra Peart, and Paul Lewis. CC Music: Twisterium

On this throwback episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Leeson uses rational choice theory to explore the benefits of self-governance in his book, 'Anarchy Unbound.' Relying on experience from the past and present, this book provides evidence of anarchy “working” where it is least expected to do so and explains how this is possible. Leeson argues that in some cases anarchy may even outperform government as a system of social organization, and demonstrates where this may occur. 'Anarchy Unbound' challenges the conventional self-governance wisdom. It showcases the incredible ingenuity of private individuals to secure social cooperation without government and how their surprising means of doing so can be superior to reliance on the state. CC Music: Twisterium

Most liberal, Western citizens don't have significant worries nowadays about religious persecution in their own countries, but it wasn't always this way. How then did we get to this point on the long road of religious freedom? On this episode, Hayek Program scholar Mark Koyama and Mercatus affiliated scholar Noel Johnson share a conversation on their new book, 'Persecution and Toleration,' (Cambridge University Press 2019) which seeks to answer this question. Johnson and Koyama discuss their inspiration for the book and how the project came together before expounding on some of their findings. In particular, they point to the role of the contrasting governance structures of identity rules vs. general rules in shaping the process, and examine the effects of key historical events such as the Reformation. Along the way, they share some surprises they encountered in their work and offer up possible areas for further exploration by interested scholars. CC Music: Twisterium, Cool Vibes (Kevin Macleod), On the

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast we revisit a lecture by Hayek Program director Peter Boettke, in which he invites listeners on an intellectual exploration of the potential applications of the mainline economic tradition. Boettke discusses the continuing relevance of the Austrian school of economics as a progressive and enduring research program in contemporary economics and political economy and encourages young economists to engage the economic profession with a humble sense of curiosity and intrigue. CC Music: Twisterium

On this episode of the Hayek Program podcast, Hayek Program Senior Fellow Ginny Choi interviews Diego Aycinena on the use of experimental economics in research. Diego Aycinena discusses his work in the field, elaborates on how he uses social norms to inform his research project, and shows some intriguing results from that project. Later in the conversation, the pair converse about the lessons they learned in graduate school, and Diego Aycinena shares his experience in working with Vernon Smith. CC Music: Twisterium

Are all of the rules and regulations governing economic activity a product of central planning or legislation? To what extent does privately produced and enforced governance play a role? On this throwback episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Edward Stringham argues in a panel discussion of his book "Private Governance" that much of what is orderly in the economy can actually be attributed to governing mechanisms devised and enforced by private groups and individuals. Hayek Program director Peter Boettke moderates the discussion as Edward Stringham is joined on the panel by Jason Brennan and Bruce Benson. CC Music: Twisterium

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Paul Aligica is joined by Jennifer Murtazashvili, Jerry Gaus, and James Johnson as they discuss his book "Public Entrepreneurship, Citizenship, and Self-Governance." Aligica examines what he sees as one of the fundamental challenges still faced by the public choice angle, that being the challenge of irrelevance. In particular, he focuses on the need to develop a constructive side of public choice, not just a criticizing one. CC Music: Twisterium

From humble beginnings, the Hayek Program has grown and seen tremendous success as it has developed into one of the nation's premier intellectual groups. On this episode, join us for a trip down memory lane as Hayek Program Directors Peter Boettke and Chris Coyne retrace the formation, history, and significance of the Hayek Program. CC Music: Twisterium

Widely considered as one the most influential economists of the 20th century, F. A. Hayek continues to command the attention of scholars with his life and work. On this episode, Peter Boettke and Rosolino Candela sit down to discuss Boettke's new book F. A. Hayek: Economics, Political Economy and Social Philosophy (Palgrave, 2018). Boettke presents this new book as focusing less on Hayek as an individual and more on Hayekian ideas. Throughout the discussion Boettke and Candela examine Hayek's uniting theme of epistemic institutionalism, the competitive market process, and how Hayek's contemporaries picked up on his work. They also discuss the limitations of 'Big Data' to answer the important questions of social science. These Hayekian ideas, Boettke and Candela contend, are still as pressing and worthy of research today. CC Music: Twisterium

Peter Boettke sits down with Richard Wagner to revisit some of Wagner's works on the theories of James Buchanan, political economy, and fiscal sociology. Wagner discusses his treatment of Buchanan in 'James M. Buchanan and Liberal Political Economy' in comparison to Boettke's treatment of Hayek in 'F. A. Hayek: Economics, Political Economy and Social Philosophy,' and the pair take a peek at Wagner's forthcoming work on macroeconomics. CC Music: Twisterium

Cronyism and government intervention are hardly unique features of any particular system, and many people simply view them as unfortunate bugs in the larger economy. But what happens when those features become symptomatic of a deeper problem, one reflecting not just flaws in a mixed economy but a totally distinct form of political economy itself? Randall Holcombe of Florida State University tackles this issue in the latest episode of the Hayek Program podcast with a book panel on his new book, "Political Capitalism: How Economic and Political Power is Made and Maintained." Drawing on well-established theories in economics and social sciences, Holcombe delivers a compelling case explaining the presence of political capitalism and the effect it has on our society. He is joined on the panel by Joshua C. Hall of West Virginia University, Mercatus Center Senior Research Fellow Matt Mitchell, and the Hayek Program's Associate Director Chris Coyne, each of whom offer their thoughts on Holcombe's work. Join us a

Echoing the narrative style of Director Quentin Tarantino, Professor Lawrence H. White delivers an overview of the economic intellectual debates of the 20th century in his book 'Clash of Economic Ideas.' These debates are framed through the lenses of individuals such as Irving Fisher, Rexford Tugwell, Wilhelm Röpke, Ludwig Erhard, George Stigler, Ronald Coase, John Maynard Keynes, F. A. Hayek, and others. What results is a non-linear and captivating historical narrative that offers a refreshing perspective from the roaring twenties and the Great Depression to the Great Inflation and fiscal policy issues of today. CC Music: Twisterium

This week on the Hayek Program podcast we join a panel of commentators reflecting on the work of Bruce Yandle. The panel shares their personal anecdotes, cherished experiences, and excellent stories gained during a lifetime of interacting with Bruce, who adds his own anecdotes on life and reflections on his entry into economics. Join us for this memorable episode in celebrating the living legacy of Bruce Yandle! CC Music: Twisterium

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Christopher Coyne and a panel of his peers sit down to discuss "Tyranny Comes Home," written by Christopher Coyne and Abigail Hall. Coyne discusses the main highlights of the book, including the domestic and foreign effects of US militarism. Following Coyne's address, we hear from a panel of commentators, each offering their sundry insights, comments, and suggestions on the book. For commentary on the event, check out these articles on Medim: https://medium.com/the-vienna-circle/tyranny-comes-home-symposium-miriam-cohen-f31e09469af3 https://medium.com/the-vienna-circle/tyranny-comes-home-symposium-john-tirman-de9e031a08fd https://medium.com/the-vienna-circle/tyranny-comes-home-symposium-christopher-j-coyne-a43a616f96ba CC Music: Twisterium

On this episode of the podcast, Christopher Coyne, Associate Director of the Hayek Program, interviews Jennifer B. Murtazashvili on her work with local governments and informal institutions in Central Eurasia. As part of the conversation, Dr. Murtazashvili shares her personal experience and research from Uzbekistan and Afghanistan on the state-building process, the role of customs in influencing informal institutions, and the effect of foreign aid on economic and institutional development. CC Music: Twisterium

What should be the focus of economics as a science? Arjo Klamer, Professor of Cultural Economics at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, believes that modern economics has developed a narrow scope, focusing too much on objectivity and the logic of markets. Erwin Dekker, a former Postdoctoral Fellow with the Hayek Program, sits down with Dr. Klamer to discuss his recent work, which seeks to restore economics as a moral science. Klamer also discusses his past work and its relationship with the work of other economists such as Deirdre McCloskey, F. A. Hayek, and Ludwig von Mises. CC Music: Twisterium

In the mid-1960s, the University of Virginia had an impressive economics department with scholars such as James Buchanan, Gordon Tullock, Ronald Coase, Leland Yeager, and G. Warren Nutter. In 1963, Richard Wagner began his PhD in economics at UVA. What exactly led Richard Wagner to UVA for his graduate studies? What was it like to take classes and work with these notable scholars? Hayek Program scholar Richard Wagner discusses all of this and more with colleague Donald Boudreaux on this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast. CC Music: Twisterium

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Hayek Program scholar Jayme Lemke interviews William F. Shughart II on the unifying theme of his diverse research and the influences on his career. CC Music: Twisterium

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Hayek Program Director Peter Boettke speaks with Professor Bruce Caldwell about his current projects, including an exciting new biography of F.A. Hayek himself. Caldwell talks of his experience and inspirations in directing the Center for the History of Political Economy at Duke University, the significance of his chosen life's work, and the history of the ideas found within it. CC Music: Twisterium