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Every book Don Boudreaux recommended on podcasts

Guest on EconTalk, The Rubin Report · 3 books · 2 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Don Boudreaux appears on, in one place — not just one.

Don Boudreaux shared his perspectives on economics and intellectual history across multiple podcast appearances. Speaking on EconTalk, he discussed The Calculus of Consent by James M. Buchanan and Gordon Tullock, describing it as the single most iconic book in public choice scholarship after it was published in 1962. During an appearance on The Rubin Report, Boudreaux mentioned Milton Friedman and his popular PBS television show Free to Choose, reflecting on his intellectual influences growing up in the late 1970s. In the same discussion on The Rubin Report, he brought up Adam Smith and The Wealth of Nations, noting that the work is rightly considered the starting point of modern scientific economics and famously introducing the concept of the invisible hand and unintended consequences. Through these references, Boudreaux highlighted foundational texts and thinkers that shaped modern economic theory, public choice scholarship, and free-market principles, connecting historical academic milestones to contemporary discussions on regulation, taxation, and the middle class.

Books recommended by Don Boudreaux

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  1. Free to Choose

    Milton Friedman · Discussed · 1 episode

    Free to Choose by Milton Friedman is a classic exposition of free-market economics and classical liberalism that argues for the supremacy of individual choice over government intervention.

    Discussed
    “Milton Friedman it has this popular show on PBS called free to choose Thomas”
    The Rubin Report Minimum Wage, Middle Class, Taxation and Regulation | Don Boudreaux | … 2018-05-11 Listen at 1:13
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Calculus of Consent

    James M. Buchanan; Gordon Tullock · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Calculus of Consent by James M.

    Discussed
    “and of course for the readers for the listeners who know uh buchanan and tolk wrote what is still the the single most iconic book in public choice scholarship the calculus of consent which was published in 1962.”
    EconTalk Don Boudreaux on Buchanan 2021-01-11 Listen at 4:47
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The Wealth of Nations

    Adam Smith · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is a foundational text in classical economics that explores the nature and causes of national wealth through the division of labor, productivity, and free markets.

    Discussed
    “you know I had Adam Smith in the wealth of nations which is rightly considered to be the start starting point of modern scientific economics he famously talked about the invisible hand”
    The Rubin Report Minimum Wage, Middle Class, Taxation and Regulation | Don Boudreaux | … 2018-05-11 Listen at 11:43
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Don Boudreaux on BuchananEconTalk2021-01-111
Minimum Wage, Middle Class, Taxation and Regulation | Don Boudreaux | POLITICS | Rubin ReportThe Rubin Report2018-05-112