Austrian economics

In this lecture, Dr. Kristian Niemietz revisits the World Bank’s influential 1994 report Averting the Old Age Crisis and compares its recommendations with today’s reality. Why have most countries failed to embrace funded pension systems?

Dr. Christian Niemietz hat in Berlin an der Humboldt Universität Wirtschaftswissenschaften studiert. Es folgten Forschungsaufenthalte in der Zentralbank von Bolivien und in der Statistikbehörde von Paraguay. dr. Christian Niemietz promovierte am King’s College London und leitet die polit-ökonomische Abteilung in London am Institute of Economic Affairs.

An insider’s perspective on Argentina’s sweeping economic reforms under President Javier Milei, examining what has been achieved so far, the challenges that remain, and the lessons these reforms may hold for the rest of the world.

Adrian Ravier is explaining the reforms undertaken by the government of Javier Millei to the population. Ravier is giving a first-hand impression of parliamentary work in Argentina and what is about to be done next in Argentina – one of the few countries where Austrian Economics is currently implemented directly into the proceedings of an […]

Chapters: 0:00 – The First Family of Austrian Economics 1:24 – What Carl Menger Actually Revolutionized 3:44 – The Secret Second Edition 5:49 – The Brother Who Argued Back 7:44 – Teaching the Crown Prince 9:11 – Hermine Andermann: The Mother of Austrian Economics 11:34 – Karl Menger Jr.: A Name to Live Up To […]