History of the Austrian School of Economics

A new generation of students seeks the truth delivered plainly, using clear words and logic.

Includes an introduction by Douglas E. French and the awarding of the Gary G. Schlarbaum Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Liberty.

The view of medieval economic thought in which theologians encouraged the setting of "just prices" did not survive de Roover's reevaluation.

Henry Hazlitt brought the English-speaking world's attention to these remarkable works.

Austrians have a different way of understanding history. For Rothbard, for example, a particular price datum is, no less than the Spanish-American War, a historical event, and its causes must be traced back to the subjective aims governing human plans and choices.

Strigl's 1934 contribution to Austrian capital theory is brought to the English-speaking world for the first time.

Presented in Vienna, Austria, on 20 September 2011. Includes an introduction by Douglas E. French.

Presented in Vienna, Austria, on 19 September 2011. Includes an introduction by Douglas E. French.

Presented in Vienna, Austria, on 19 September 2011. Includes an introduction by Douglas E. French.

It's a bit odd for the economics profession right now to be celebrating two scientists for their work in helping policymakers steer the macroeconomy.