A Theory of Socialism and Capitalism

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A Theory of Socialism and Capitalism Audiobook Jul 09, 2019

Here is Hans Hoppe's first treatise in English — actually his first book in English — and the one that put him on the map as a social thinker and economist to watch. He argued that there are only two possible archetypes in economic affairs: socialism and capitalism. All systems are combinations of those two types. The capitalist model he defines as pure protection of private property, free association, and exchange — no exceptions. All deviations from that ideal are species of socialism, with public ownership and interference with trade.

Narrated by Jim Vann.

Download the complete audiobook (10 MP3 files) here. This audiobook is also available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and via RSS.

Chapter 1. Introduction Jul 09, 2019

Pages 9–16 in the text. Narrated by Jim Vann.

Chapter 2. Property, Contract, Aggression, Capitalism, Socialism Jul 09, 2019

Pages 17–32 in the text. Narrated by Jim Vann.

Chapter 3. Socialism Russian Style Jul 09, 2019

Pages 33–54 in the text. Narrated by Jim Vann.

Chapter 4. Socialism Social-Democratic Style Jul 09, 2019

Pages 55–82 in the text. Narrated by Jim Vann.

Chapter 5. The Socialism of Conservatism Jul 09, 2019

Pages 83–116 in the text. Narrated by Jim Vann.