World History

John Denson argues wars are sold with patriotic myths—then used to centralize power—and that honest history is the antidote to the “imperial presidency” and permanent war.

Economic theory is essential for understanding history. It is difficult to interpret data without economic theory. Theory cannot come from data. All states are aggressive. All wars require economic resources. More liberal states will pursue more aggressive policies. The biggest bullies will get away with murder.

Recorded at Mises University 2003.

Presented at the Mises Institute; July 17, 2003.

Recorded at the Mises Institute, May 1994.

Recorded at the Mises Institute, May 1994.

Recorded at Mises University 2003.

Recorded at the Reassessing the Presidency seminar; March 2004. (38:46)

Recorded at the Mises Institute, May 1994.

Recorded January 18-19, 2002.