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Bob unveils a new series in which he explains and then evaluates apparent contradictions in the way free-market libertarians handle certain issues.
Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:
- Bastiat’s “Petition of the Candlemakers”
- Bob’s article on price gouging
For more information, see BobMurphyShow.com. The Bob Murphy Show is also available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and via RSS.
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