The Monopoly on Violence

The Monopoly on Violence (2020)

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This is a story of the violence and coercion that underlies our modern societies. Most of the time, our interactions are peaceful and consensual, but there is a large notable exception. The state maintains its power and ability to create law by the constant threat of force. It prohibits competition to its authority, and in this sense, represents a monopoly.

Release date
May 31, 2020
Country of origin
United States, Mexico

Cast

  • James C. Scott as Self - Author, 'Against the Grain: A Deep History of the Earliest States
  • Stephan Kinsella as Self - Intellectual Property Lawyer, Legal Scholar
  • Andrew Napolitano as Self - Author, 'Lies the Government Told You'
  • Jeff Deist as Self - President, Ludwig von Mises Institute
  • Thaddeus Russell as Self - Author, 'A Renegade History of the United States'
  • Donnie Gebert as Self - Author, 'A Direct Republic'
  • Sandy Klein as Self - Adjunct Professor of Economics, Baylor University
  • Joseph Salerno as Self - Professor Emeritus of Economics, Pace University
  • Peter Klein as Self - W.W. Caruth Chair and Prof. of Entrepreneurship at Baylor University
  • Daniel McAdams as Self - Executive Director, Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity

Crew