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317. Principles of Economics Lecture 8: Energy and Power
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- The Bitcoin Standard Podcast
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- Mar 17, 2026
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Summary
Eighth lecture of Principles of Economics examines energy and power as essential drivers of production, showing how abundant energy, especially hydrocarbons, raises productivity, expands trade and living standards, and helps explain prosperity, freedom, and the decline of slavery. Get all course notes and slides on saifedean.com/poecourse