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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 57 MIN

David Friedman - What Does Law Have To Do With Economics?

from The Curious Task · host Institute for Liberal Studies

In this episode from 2022, Alex speaks with David Friedman about the history of legal systems around the world from an economic standpoint. References 1. “The Machinery of Freedom: Guide to Radical Capitalism” by David D. Friedman Link: http://www.daviddfriedman.com/The_Machinery_of_Freedom_.pdf  2. “Law’s Order: What Economics Has to Do with Law and Why It Matters” by David D. Friedman Link: http://www.daviddfriedman.com/Laws_Order_draft/laws_order_ToC.htm  3. “Who Is David Ricardo and What Is He Famous For?” by the Investopedia Team Link: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/david-ricardo.asp#:~:text=Ricardo's%20widely%20acclaimed%20comparative%20advantage,as%20compared%20to%20other%20nations.  4. “Ordeals” by Peter T. Leeson Link: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/664010 Thanks to Our Patrons Thanks to our patrons, including Kris Rondolo, Amy Willis, and Christopher McDonald. To support The Curious Task, visit: https://patreon.com/curioustask

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