A rap battle in which John Maynard Keynes and F. A. Hayek debate the causes of boom and bust, stimulus, and bailouts. It was produced by Econstories to teach the two schools of thought.

Why Hacker News readers recommend it: HN recommends it as a funny, accurate and easy primer on Keynesian versus Austrian views of the business cycle.

“the Keynes vs. Hayek rap is incredibly well informed about both positions, and it's pretty easy to follow and entertaining”

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