About this episode

Ryan McMaken discusses Rothbard's insights on the nation-state and its implications for modern issues.

In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken looks at Rothbard's essay "Nations by Consent: Decomposing the Nation State." The essay provides some key insights into the nature of the nation-state, its origins, and implications for modern-day topics like immigration, citizenship, and national borders.  Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug   PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

People in this episode

Host: Ryan McMaken

Topics covered

• nation-state
• immigration
• citizenship
• national borders
• Rothbard's essay

Keywords

• nation-state
• Rothbard
• immigration
• citizenship
• national borders

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Organizations: Mises Institute, Mises Store

Books & works: Nations by Consent: Decomposing the Nation State

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