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Mar 2021
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43. Bitcoin and market efficiency

Dr. Saifedean Ammous
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Are markets efficient? How do we think of this question from an Austrian perspective? We discuss how the absence of constants in economics has always been the problem with all quantitative approaches to economic questions, and what bitcoin means for this. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapt ... Show More
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