Who is Frédéric Bastiat?
The life and work of the 19th century economist and statesman, Claude-Frédéric Bastiat (1801–1850), are highlighted by Guido Hülsmann.
History of the Austrian School of Economics
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Who is Richard Cantillon?
Richard Cantillon (1680–1734) was perhaps the most important and influential economist of all time, though few people have ever heard of him.
The Rothbard Deniers Are Wrong
In some Austrian circles, it's popular to downplay Murray Rothbard's significance to the Misesian tradition. History isn't on their side.
Who is Juan de Mariana?
Lucas Engelhardt explains the many contributions of an early precursor to not only the Austrian school but to the whole of economic thought.
Four Hundred Years of Dynamic Efficiency
Efficiency is not just the avoidance of waste. When entrepreneurs expand the boundaries of what is economically possible, we get "dynamic efficiency," which is essential for progress.
Why Aren’t You Reading Jesús Huerta de Soto?
Jesús Huerta de Soto is probably the most important Austro-libertarian thinker you're not reading.
Who is Jean-Baptiste Say?
Per Bylund explains the many contributions of Jean-Baptiste Say, a precursor to the Austrian School of economics.
The First World War Deeply Affected a Generation of Austrian Economists
WWI symbolized the triumph of militarism and nationalism over the all-too-brief flourishing of liberalism — and also sowed the seeds of fascism, socialism, and the Second World War.
Who is Murray Rothbard?
David Gordon discusses Murray Rothbard’s contributions to economic theory and their broader historical context.
