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Democracy in Chains and Methods of History

Who inspired the young James Buchanan decades before he received a Nobel Prize? Nancy MacLean presents a few ideas in her book, Democracy in Chains. Economic historian Phil Magness believes her bold claims need some scrutiny.

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Phillip W. Magness

Hayek Chair in Economics and Economic History, American Institute for Economic Research

Caleb O. Brown

Director of Multimedia, Host and Executive Producer, Cato Daily Podcast, Cato Institute