Richard Epstein on Classical Liberalism, Libertarianism, and Lochner

EconTalk

• Episode: Richard Epstein on Classical Liberalism, Libertarianism, and Lochner
• Website: EconTalk
• Feed URL: http://files.libertyfund.org/econtalk/EconTalk.xml
• Duration: 01:08:42
• Published: 2014-03-10 07:30

Richard Epstein, of New York University and Stanford University's Hoover Institution, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the differences between classical liberalism and hard-line libertarianism. What is the proper role of the state? Topics discussed include the Constitution, prudent regulation, contract enforcement, intellectual property, and the Supreme Court case, Lochner vs. NY.