History of the Austrian School of Economics

While Ludwig von Mises and Murray Rothbard are better known in circles of Austrian economics, Israel Kirzner also made many contributions in the area of entrepreneurship. 

Social, economic, and political problems are intertwined and complex and require a grand theory to address them. For Rothbard, the unifying theme of social theory was liberty.

Bob sits down with Harvard Economics Professor Pol Antras to discuss his new paper applying Böhm-Bawerk's average period of production to international trade.

What inspires us about the life of Mises, writes Lew Rockwell, is not his victimhood but his triumph over evil.

Dr. Ron Paul has received the Hayek Medal 2026, the highest honor awarded by the German Hayek Society at its annual conference that took place in Münster from May 22 to 23.

Over the weekend, Mises Institute Associated Scholar Antony Mueller passed away. 

In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon reviews The Influence and Significance of Human Action After 75 Years edited by Joseph T. Salerno. He gives his thoughts and questions on some of the points made and recommends it and Human Action.

While upholding the radical ideal, Rothbard combined idealism with realism, scholarship with accessibility, and boundless curiosity with commitment to truth.

Economics is far more than what people see as “the economy.” It is the central organizing factor for civilized society.

Economics is far more than what people see as “the economy.” It is the central organizing factor for civilized society.