Anarcho-capitalism and a Libertarian analysis of COVID with Prof. Walter Block
An introduction to anarcho-capitalism and a libertarian analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic with Professor Walter Block, Harold E. Wirth Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Economics at Loyola University and senior fellow of the Mises Institute.
Economics Explored · Walter Block, Gene Tunny
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Show Notes
What is Anarcho-capitalism? And what would a libertarian analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic tell us? Economics Explored host Gene Tunny has a thought-provoking conversation with Loyola University's Professor Walter Block, whose Wikipedia entry describes him as "an American Austrian School economist and anarcho-capitalist theorist."
Regarding anarcho-capitalism check out Walter's books:
The Privatization of Roads and Highways
Mentioned in the discussion is the Homestead principle associated with John Locke.
Regarding COVID-19, check out Walter's 2020 paper:
A Libertarian Analysis of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Also on COVID-19, check out this podcast discussion mentioned by Gene in his conversation with Walter: