Austrian Economics and the Case Against Central Planning

Austrian Economics and the Case Against Central Planning

July 8, 2026 · 34 min · Season 5 · Episode 11

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Roger Ream interviews Christopher Coyne about Austrian economics and its critique of central planning.

In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with Christopher Coyne, professor of economics at George Mason University and TFAS faculty member, to discuss his new book, “Austrian Economics: An Introduction”, co-authored with Abigail Hall. Roger and Christopher explore the origins and enduring relevance of the Austrian School of economics, tracing its development from Carl Menger and Ludwig von Mises to F.A. Hayek and Israel Kirzner. Together, they discuss subjective value, ec...

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Host: Roger Ream

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Books & works: Austrian Economics: An Introduction

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