{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Honest Money Show","title":" Robert Murphy: The Austrian Case Against Central Planning","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0e9b6c09\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4997,"description":"🎙️ Welcome to Episode 15 of The Honest Money Show\nIn this episode, Anja sits down with economist, author, and educator Robert P. Murphy, one of the leading contemporary voices in Austrian economics. Together, they explore the foundations of Austrian economic thought, how it contrasts with Keynesian economics, and what these differing worldviews mean for the financial system we live in today.\nRobert breaks down the Austrian perspective on business cycles, market pricing, and the dangers of central planning, explaining why many Austrian economists argue that government intervention often amplifies economic instability rather than fixing it. The conversation also highlights how Austrian insights help us understand monetary policy, inflation, and the recurring crises that stem from central banking.\nThe episode further examines Bitcoin’s growing role as a form of hard money, the decentralised alternatives it offers, and why its emergence signals a major shift in both economic theory and monetary practice. Anja and Robert discuss how decentralisation can lead to more effective economic decision-making, why understanding economic theory matters now more than ever, and what the rise of cryptocurrencies could mean for the future of money.\nWhether you're deep into Austrian economics, curious about how Keynesian ideas shaped modern policy, or exploring why Bitcoin is often called the hardest form of money, this episode offers clarity, historical context, and practical insight.\n🔗 Featured Links:\n• Robert P. Murphy’s Website: https://consultingbyrpm.com\n• Robert P. Murphy on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon\n• The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com\n• Book: Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action — Robert P. Murphy: https://www.amazon.com.au/Choice-Cooperation-Enterprise-Human-Action-ebook/dp/B01228F4OE\n• Contrasting Views of the Great Depression | Robert P. Murphy (Mises Media): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=envGgTVOL_4\n🔑 Key Takeaways:\n• Austrian...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/p7N5smzh8fVmXaDnKiC1KW7OIbHvwF_cFrc7BMU_gZQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82Zjc0/MzkzMjU0NTBlMjMz/NTk4MTBiOWQyZDk0/YjUwNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}