LUDWIG VON MISES
The Man and His Economics
By Israel M. Kirzner
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The work of Ludwig von Mises exercised enormous influence upon the thought of libertarians, classical liberals, anticommunists, and even traditionalist conservatives during the postwar years. But, as Israel Kirzner shows in the second installment in our Library of Modern Thinkers series, Mises' dedication was always first and foremost to discovering truths—and destroying falsehoods—within the science of economics. In this thorough yet concise introduction to Mises' life, economics, and influence, Kirzner (a former student of Mises and an influential free-market economist himself) traces the key elements of Mises' life, explains his core contributions to economic theory, and assesses his impact on twentieth-century economics and political thought.
What They're Saying...
"The book is a gem, and I unhesitatingly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand Misesian economics. Kirzner's deep admiration for Mises the man and economist shines from every page. But this is no uncritical paean. While Kirzner clearly shares Mises's views on the nature and substance of economic science, he is willing to indicate where disagreement is understandable and perhaps even justifiable."
— Ideas on Liberty
"Ludwig von Mises: The Man and His Economics is a remarkable tribute to a remarkable man. In it, Kirzner provides a concise and masterful presentation of the major economic theories Ludwig von Mises developed."
— Liberty
"[A] lucid exposition of the work of this seminal classical-liberal thinker."
— National Review, November 19, 2001
"Israel Kirzner and the Wilmington, Del.-based Intercollegiate studies Institute, deserve applause for bringing this insightful, provocative, yet nontechnical book to a wide audience."
— Washington Times, October 23, 2001
"Professor Kirzner's Ludwig von Mises:The Man and His Economics is a thorough and detailed presentation of the work of the greatest economist of the twentieth century. Kirzner's clear analysis of the theoretical contributions of Mises is a needed scholarly achievement."
— Leonard P. Liggio, Distinguished Senior Scholar, Institute for Humane Studies, George Mason University
"ISI and Professor Kirzner are to be congratulated for this stimulating look at the life and work of Ludwig von Mises, who was surely the economic genius of the century. This book, by a leading student and follower, helps gain for Mises the credit he deserves for explaining the business cycle and proving that socialism cannot work, among the many other contributions expertly chronicled in these pages."
— Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr., Founder and President, The Ludwig von Mises Institute
"There is no one better suited than Israel Kirzner for writing a biographical piece on Ludwig von Mises. As would be expected, the result of Kirzner's efforts is a masterful work that presents a rather complete picture of Mises' economic vision. In clear and concise prose, the economic thought of Mises is explored, giving the reader a greater knowledge of, and appreciation for, the economics of Mises and the Austrian School."
— John J. Bethune, Kennedy Chair of Free Enterprise, Barton College, Wilson, North Carolina
"Israel Kirzner's Ludwig von Mises is a welcome addition to the literature on von Mises and economics. It is a very useful book, not only for the academic reader unfamiliar with von Mises' work but also for the intelligent layman. What is quite startling is just how much the author manages to accomplish within the compass of a fairly short work."
— Joseph R. Stromberg, Ludwig von Mises Institute, March 28, 2001
"… von Mises was one of the leading members of what is called 'the Austrian school of economics.' There are already any number of scholarly works that examine von Mises's life and his theories. This latest book, though, is part of a new series called Library of Modern Thinkers, which is designed to make the ideas of less well known sociologists, political scientists, and economists accessible to a more general audience."
— Booklist, May 1, 2001
Topics Include:
- Early Years in Vienna and Geneva
- The Famous Privatseminar
- Mises and the Nature of Economic Inquiry
- The Economics of the Market Process
- Monetary Theory, Cycle Theory, and the Rate of Interest
- Mises: Free Market Economist of the Century
- Misesian Economics After Mises
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