Classical Economics
By Murray N. Rothbard
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Description
The second volume contains an enlightening critique of Ricardian economics, showing the constraints on theory entailed by Ricardo’s static and pseudo-mathematical method. Ricardo’s successor John Stuart Mill is the object of a devastating intellectual portrait. Marxism is subjected to a merciless demolition, and Rothbard shows the roots of this system in metaphysical speculation. The French classical liberals such as Bastiat, on the other hand, contributed to the subjectivist school. A further highlight of this volume is a discussion of the bullionist controversy: the views of the Banking and Currency Schools receive extensive analysis.
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Clean1. J.B. Say: The French Tradition in Smithian Clothing | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean1. J.B. Say: The French Tradition in Smithian Clothing (continued) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean1. J.B. Say: The French Tradition in Smithian Clothing (continued 2) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean3. James Mill, Ricardo, and the Ricardian System | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean3. James Mill, Ricardo, and the Ricardian System (continued) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean4. The Decline of the Ricardian System, 1820-48 | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean4. The Decline of the Ricardian System, 1820-48 (continued 3) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean5. Monetary and Banking Thought, I: The Early Bullionist Controversy | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean5. Monetary and Banking Thought, I: The Early Bullionist Controversy (continued) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean5. Monetary and Banking Thought, I: The Early Bullionist Controversy (continued 2) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean7. Monetary and Banking Thought, III: The Struggle Over the Currency School | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean7. Monetary and Banking Thought, III: The Struggle Over the Currency School (continued) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean7. Monetary and Banking Thought, III: The Struggle Over the Currency School (continued 2) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean10. Marx's Vision of Communism | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean10. Marx's Vision of Communism (continued) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean11. Alienation, Unity, and the Dialectic | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean13. The Marxian System, II: The Economics of Capitalism and its Inevitable Demise | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean13. The Marxian System, II: The Economics of Capitalism and its Inevitable Demise (continued) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean14. After Mill: Bastiat and the French laissez-faire Tradition | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean14. After Mill: Bastiat and the French laissez-faire Tradition (continued) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean2. Jeremy Bentham: The Utilitarian as Big Brother | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean2. Jeremy Bentham: The Utilitarian as Big Brother (continued) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean4. The Decline of the Ricardian System, 1820-48 (continued) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean4. The Decline of the Ricardian System, 1820-48 (continued 2) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean6. Monetary and Banking Thought, II: The Bullion Report and the Return to Gold | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean6. Monetary and Banking Thought, II: The Bullion Report and the Return to Gold (continued) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 6/24/2010 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean8. John Stuart Mill and the Reimposition of Ricardian Economics | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean9. Roots of Marxism: Messianic Communism | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean12. The Marxian System, I: Historical Materialism and the Class Struggle | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean12. The Marxian System, I: Historical Materialism and the Class Struggle (continued) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean14. After Mill: Bastiat and the French laissez-faire Tradition (continued 2) | From An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume II. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach. | 3/24/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Good, but not as good as the first volume
This second volume of a two volume set chronicles the development of economics in 18th and 19th century Europe. Like the first volume, the work is extremely thorough and presents a wealth of historical information; however, I feel that there is too much detail in this volume.
Unfortunately, this great work is marred by the author's attack on Adam Smith. Whether deserved or not, Rothbard does not present a thoughtful criticism of Smith, but instead characterizes him as a bumbling fool. It seems personal. The author asks, "Why is this man considered the founder of economics?", yet it is only a rhetorical question as he never attempts to answer it. His attack on Smith includes many criticisms that could likewise be made against his heroes J. B. Say and Turgot, yet for some reason they escape his wrath.
Furthermore, Rothbard does not hide his disdain for the attempts to create mathematical models of economics. Whether you agree with the Austrian view or not, his opinions are distracting. In this case, the title should be "An Austrian's View" rather than "An Austrian View", since (like his opinion of Adam Smith) it appears personal.
I would also like to note that the reader, Jeff Riggenbach, is very articulate and has a pleasant voice; however, he reads very slowly. I found that listening at 2X speed did not affect my comprehension.
