Comments on: “Principles of Economics” Coming in September

By: Dean

Dean — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:59:25 +0000

^No offense, but what other colleges would recognize (let alone employers) that kind of degree from this institute? To non-believers, it would look like a degree from one of those online diploma mills or something.

But seriously, has DiLorenzo ever thrown a chair at someone? lolololololol

By: Stack Lavin

Stack Lavin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:49:19 +0000

Why doesn’t the Mises Institute offer an online master’s degree?

By: Bruce Koerber

Bruce Koerber — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:27:27 +0000

“At first this seemed like a great way to supplement the Mises Institute’s current activities, but the more it progresses, the more revolutionary and significant it becomes.”

The Mises Institute is to an institution what Ron Paul is to a statesman. Both are priceless true educators of humanity.

By: Slim934

Slim934 — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:45:45 +0000

Will this be published through the Mises Institute?

I’m curious because it would be great to get it in an ebook format (running out of shelf space!).

By: Steven Handel

Steven Handel — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:39:35 +0000

Teaching? Acting? What about singing? Bob is a *bleeping* triple threat – Keynesians better run for cover!

But seriously, “Understanding the Business Cycle” was one of the most enlightening classes I have taken online or not (to add perspective: I just graduated in December ’09 from Binghamton University – so I know what a college-level class should be like).

It wasn’t just because of Murphy that my experience was so great, although he is an EXCEPTIONAL teacher (and dare I say prob one of the most competent economists living today), but, it was the Mises Academy IN TOTAL which provided such a great environment for learning and growth.

Take for example: the discussion forums, which gave a sense of community among a diverse array of students (of all ages, in all parts of the world, with varying experiences in all different fields). Also, Grayson Liburne was one of the best TAs I ever had. He really made sure the class operated as smoothly as possible (and although there were some glitches here and there, Grayson worked through them beautifully, especially considering it was the first Mises Academy class ever).

The Academy is ALREADY attracting quality professors from all over the country (Thomas DiLorenzo, Peter Klien, Tom Woods). I see this trend increasing exponentially over time, and I am excited to see where it leads everyone. Perhaps this is liberty’s best hedge against tyranny yet!

By: Curt Howland

Curt Howland — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:32:46 +0000

Sure Bob can teach, but he can ACT too!

“Braaaaaaaaaaains……”

By: pj

pj — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:00:07 +0000

I quit my consulting job last year to study Austrian economics & Natural rights theory and I am applying for a Phd in Philosophy with a praxeological twist as we speak, so the Mises Institute can expect my application for virtual teacher in a couple of years

By: Todd S.

Todd S. — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:53:47 +0000

Thanks. Just wanted to get an idea of when to look for it.

By: Robert Murphy

Robert Murphy — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:47:34 +0000

Well it (obviously) has to be ready in time for the course; that’s the deadline they are working under. They might come in ahead of schedule, but in any event it will be mid-August at the earliest.

By: Todd S.

Todd S. — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:21:53 +0000

Will the book be available in hard copy or ebook format before the course? I’d like to get a copy of it to peruse and potentially give to my daughter.