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Discover the remarkable history of the Austrian School of Economics—from its origins in 19th-century Vienna to its global influence today. These short documentaries introduce the thinkers, ideas, and historical events that shaped one of the world’s most enduring traditions of economic thought. Interwoven throughout the series, a special interview with H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein […]

  “In some things, we Americans leave to other countries the carrying out of the principle that stands at the head of our Declaration of Independence”. Herman Melville (1819-1891) Stretched along the Atlantic coast, from New Hampshire in the north to Georgia some 1,000 miles to the south, the 13 British colonies in North America […]

  For decades, monetary policy has been treated as the central lever of economic management. Interest rates and quantitative easing were expected to steer inflation and define the money supply. That model is now becoming obsolete. The structure of the economy has shifted and political pressures have intensified. Yet the core mechanisms meant to support […]

  Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) programs now run at more than 250 universities worldwide. Their purpose is to draw on the paradigms of the three disciplines to provide a comprehensive account of the world, human nature, and society—one that is essential for guiding public policy, governance, and engaged citizenship. In practice, modules from three […]

  A memorandum of understanding was signed between the United States and the regime in Iran on June 18. The 14-point ceasefire foresees the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the ending of the blockade of maritime transport to and from Iranian ports, the halting of the nuclear program and the release of some sanctioned […]