InFi: the Future of Finance
Welcome to INFI: the Future of Finance, hosted by American economist and author Dr. Robert P. Murphy. Each week tune in for dynamic discussions with business pioneers about emerging trends in finance, life insurance, asset management, technology, and more.
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Ep. 128: The Economics of the Iran Conflict
<p>Murphy explains the economics of the interruption of oil exports from the Persian Gulf. He shows that the recent peak in crude prices was nowhere near the (inflation-adjusted) 2008 spike, and offers further commentary on the position of China.</p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeOaei2ADDA <br /> - https://journal.apee.org/ARTICLES_2018_Journal_of_Private_Enterprise_Vol_33_No_1_Spring_parte5 <br /> - https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/implications-of-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east-for-chinas-energy-security </p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/-2I7UV8FnII </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.l...
Ep. 127: Yes, Grocery Prices Have Risen Rapidly—But Why?
<p>Responding to a discussion on X, Murphy documents the official rise in grocery food prices over the last 30 years, and then explains the role of monetary inflation.</p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://infineo.ai/why-are-groceries-so-expensive-part-1-of-2 <br /> - https://infineo.ai/podcast/116 </p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/kAW2_zLvJtc </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.inf...
Ep. 126: Comparing Gold vs. Bitcoin
<p>Murphy analyzes the past 15 year performance of gold versus Bitcoin. He also offers thoughts on the recent spike in gold.</p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://infineo.ai/gold-versus-bitcoin <br /> - https://infineo.ai/tether-is-becoming-a-market-based-central-bank </p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/Ty9SXtO0EbI </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io </p> <p>Audio Production by Podsw...
Ep. 125: Mushrooming Debt, Crashing Population: the Spread of "Japanification"
<p>Julia Cartwright is a Senior Researcher with the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). She joins Murphy to diagnose the demographic, fiscal, and monetary quagmire of Japan, and warns that other countries in Europe and Asia are sinking into the same abyss.</p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/NB48N4kZyvQ </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.i...
Ep. 124: Dan McCarthy on California's Foolish Billionaire Wealth Tax
<p>The editor of the Modern Age magazine joins Murphy to discuss a California ballot initiative that would assess a 5% wealth tax on any billionaires in the state.</p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://chroniclesmagazine.org/web/from-rock-to-tech-talent-flees-taxes </p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/kIdumAhu2iM </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io </p> <p>Audio Product...
Ep. 123: What Gives the US Dollar Its Value?
<p>In the wake of an X Spaces discussion, Murphy critically assesses various explanations for why the USD has value, such as the military and power to tax. He also explains the contributions of Ludwig von Mises to monetary theory.</p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://cdn.mises.org/understanding_money_mechanics_with_cover_image_attached.pdf</p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/WW4e8SpBADU </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Follow us on Twit...
Ep. 122: Are AI Data Centers Using Too Much Electricity?
<p>Alex Stevens and Sam Peterson of the Institute for Energy Research join Murphy to explain why government policy, not AI data centers, are to blame for surging electricity prices.</p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/24/energy-prices-regulation </p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/2eDDMoj26Mw </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io </p> <p>A...
Ep. 121: Trump's Moves to Lower Credit Card & Mortgage Rates Will Have Different Impacts
<p>Recently President Trump called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, and $200 billion of purchases of mortgage-backed securities. Both moves were intended to help the average American. They each have unintended economic consequences, but the policies are structured differently and require different tools of analysis.</p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/trump-orders-mortgage-bond-purchases-these-stocks-are-jumping.html <br /> - https://www.businessinsider.com/ackman-trump-call-cap-credit-card-interest-mistake-affordability-2026-1 </p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/gHWp_xMLnoU </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.insta...
Ep. 120: Free Cities, Prediction Markets, and Stablecoins, with Anirudh Pai
<p>Anirudh Pai is a partner at Robot Ventures, who has a long history in innovative finance. He has a broad discussion with Murphy covering various topics including smart contracts, decentralized governance, and prediction markets being used as insurance.</p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://robvc.com <br /> - https://electricsheep.substack.com <br /> - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEa2AEr0jcc<br /> - https://x.com/ani_pai </p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/shDTDMq8uig </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on I...
Ep. 119: Key Takeaways from the Weinstein-Murphy Interview on Reforming Economics
<p>In InFi ep. 116, Eric Weinstein talked with Bob for more than 2 hours on applying gauge theory to economics. In this episode, Bob unpacks some of the key lessons from the discussion.</p> <p>Related:<br /> - https://infineo.ai/podcast/116 <br /> - https://infineo.ai/eric-weinstein-on-economics-part-1-of-3 </p> <p>Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/eIvT4a6V9is </p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup </p> <p>Learn m...
