"If history could teach us anything, it would be that private property is inextricably linked with civilization." - Ludwig von Mises
Bob Murphy talks with economist Jeff Degner about his new book Inflation and the Family. Drawing inspiration from Guido Hülsmann’s The Ethics of Money Production, Professor Degner shows how central bank policies and interest rate manipulation create ripple effects beyond prices and GDP. From marriage formation to fertility decisions and divorce trends, he explains how inflation fosters short-termism, debt culture, and moral hazard within households.
The Economomics of the Family
The Tom Woods Show
The Liam McCollum Show
Inflation: A Biblical Perspective
Complete List of Podcast Links:
“Inflation’s Impact on Marriage and Children” Human Action Podcast: September 18, 2025.
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi9L_V_6nqk&t=9s
"Is There a Future for the Family?" Acton Institute Lecture Series: September 11, 2025.
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cvydF7j11E
“Inflation and Family Economics” Radio Rothbard Podcast: August 22, 2025.
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aeki1i6Jq84&t=11s
“How the Federal Reserve Destroys the Family” The Liam McCollum Show #128: August 6, 2025.
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzrjTUjIW74
“Inflation vs. Families, Children, and Social Health” The Tom Woods Show #2676: August 1, 2025.
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1pDO4fzrAk
“A Biblical Perspective on Economics, Tariffs, & Inflation” The Center for Biblical Unity Family Meeting: July 31, 2025.
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmwK9U80cIA
“Inflation: The Justice Issue No One Is Talking About”. All the Things Podcast: April 3, 2022.
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFoopMRCias
“The War on the Family”. Lipton Matthews Podcast: July 8, 2021.
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRkVr72OZhs&t=134s
“The Bible and the Minimum Wage Debate”. All the Things Podcast: May 29, 2021.
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSFozt7NkbI