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Episode 111
You’ve heard endless debate about the trade deficit, but what about its evil twin, the budget deficit? In this episode, Mark Thornton untangles the t…
1 year ago
The Silver Lining
Episode 111
Is the silver market a victim of price manipulation, or are there other forces at play? Mark Thornton explores the often-misunderstood economics of s…
1 year ago
Free Trade in the Twenty-First Century
Episode 111
International trade is the topic du jour. Mark Thornton shares his recent presentation at the Austrian Economics Scholars Conference about a timely a…
1 year, 1 month ago
Are Economic Crises and Crashes Inevitable?
Episode 111
Economic crises don’t just happen—they follow a predictable pattern of boom, bubble, and bust. In this episode, Mark Thornton exposes the true cause …
1 year, 1 month ago
The Precarious State of the American Economy
Episode 111
The economy is teetering on the edge, and the Federal Reserve’s reckless policies have only made things worse. In this episode, Mark Thornton joins S…
1 year, 1 month ago
Extractive Psychology
Episode 110
In this episode, Mark explores the psychology and economics of extractive industries, from mining to energy production. Despite their crucial role in…
1 year, 1 month ago
Is Amazon a Union-Busting Leviathan?
Episode 109
On this episode of Minor Issues, Mark Thornton examines the relentless attacks on Amazon, from labor disputes to environmental concerns. Is Amazon tr…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Human Trend
Episode 108
There are many important twists and turns in human history, but from the long perspective, the history of humans can be seen as a very positive upwar…
1 year, 2 months ago
Tariff Increases vs. Tax Cuts
Episode 107
Can tariff increases make up for the future revenue losses from extending the income tax reductions from President Trump’s first term? This latest po…
1 year, 2 months ago
Closing Signs
Episode 106
It was not long ago that signs for “Help Wanted” seemed to be in every store window. However, they are now being replaced with “Store Closing” signs.…
1 year, 2 months ago