Ryan McMaken is joined by Economist and Mises Institute Fellow  Kristoffer Hansen to discuss what would have happened if Argentina President Javier Milei had immediately shut down the country’s central bank. The same holds for every other central bank, as well.

“Monetary Reform – The Case for Button-Pushing” by Philipp Bagus: 

https://mises.org/RR_228_A

“Hoppe versus Milei on Central Banking: Breaking Down the Differences” by Kristoffer Mousten Hansen: 

https://mises.org/RR_228_B

Again, the Austrians attack the concept of the Central Bank and its necessity. Did Milei make a big mistake by not destroying his Central Bank? I think you know the answer to that.

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> 02/27/2025

> Ryan McMaken is joined by Economist and Mises Institute Fellow  Kristoffer Hansen to discuss what would have happened if Argentina President Javier Milei had immediately shut down the country’s central bank. The same holds for every other central bank, as well. 

> Discussed on the Show
“Monetary Reform – The Case for Button-Pushing” by Philipp Bagus: https://Mises.org/RR_228_A

> “Hoppe versus Milei on Central Banking: Breaking Down the Differences” by Kristoffer Mousten Hansen: https://Mises.org/RR_228_B

Again, the Austrians attack the concept of the Central Bank and its necessity. Did Milei make a big mistake by not destroying his Central Bank? I think you know the answer to that.