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An interview with Russell Roberts, American economist and host of the economics podcasts "EconTalk" is presented. He talks about how he was captivated by Adam Smith book "The Theory of Moral Sentiments." He mentions that the book is about dealing with other people, both in business and personal. Roberts also offers his idea about the knowledge problem of economics.

The article presents a reprint of the article "A Radical, a Troublemaker...," by Nick Gillespie, which appeared at website www.reason.com. An interview with the U.S. libertarian economist Walter E. Williams is presented. It discusses William's book "Up from the Projects: An Autobiography," noting that it tackles his life and his views on race, economics, and politics.

The article presents a reprint of the "The Audacity of Gimmicks," by Richard A. Epstein, which appeared in the "Reason." In an interview with Epstein, he states that U.S. President Barack Obama is more dangerous compared to George Bush due to his unbounded confidence. He mentions that permanent tax cuts would have an effect to the economy and reliable taxation commits people to long-term investments.