Ludwig von Mises

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  • Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises was an influential Austrian economist, philosopher, and classical liberal thinker.

  • Born in 1881, he made significant contributions to the Austrian School of Economics and the libertarian movement.

  • Mises' work had a notable impact on Austrian government economic policies in the early 20th century.

  • He authored numerous books and articles, with "Human Action" being his magnum opus.

  • Mises' ideas on free markets, individual liberty, and limited government continue to shape economic and political discourse.

  • He fled Austria during the Nazi regime and later settled in the United States, where he continued his academic work until his death in 1973.

Books by Ludwig von Mises