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Back to SearchThe Gold-Silver Ratio
Episode 111
In this episode of the Minor Issues Podcast, Mark Thornton unpacks the fascinating world of the gold-silver ratio. Once a key player in bimetallism d…
1 year, 5 months ago
Powell, Trump, and the Austrian Business Cycle Time Bomb
Episode 111
Is President Trump right about interest rates? Is Fed Chairman Jay Powell making a mistake? Forget the mainstream media talking points. Mark Thornton…
1 year, 5 months ago
Why Do So Many Bad Economists Support the Austrian Position on Free Trade?
Episode 111
Why do economists across the spectrum—even Paul Krugman and Karl Marx—support free trade? Mark Thornton explores this surprising consensus. Do tariff…
1 year, 5 months ago
Prospects for Hyperinflation
Episode 111
In this episode, Mark Thornton explores the looming threat of hyperinflation in the US. With the national debt soaring past $33 trillion and future o…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Twin Deficits
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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months ago