Human Action

09/14/1949 Ludwig von Mises

The masterpiece first appeared in German in 1940 and then disappeared, only to reappear in English in 1949. It was a sensation, the largest and most scientific defense of human freedom ever published.

As is well known, Mises’s book is the best defense of capitalism ever written. It covers basic economics through the most advanced material. Reading this book is the best way you could ever dream up to learn economics. Every attempt to study economics should include a thorough examination of this book.

Robert Murphy’s study guide for Human Action is available here.

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Ludwig von Mises

Ludwig von Mises fue el líder reconocido de la escuela austriaca de pensamiento económico, un prodigioso creador de teoría económica y un autor prolífico.

Salarios, desempleo e inflación

06/20/2024 Mises Daily Ludwig von Mises

There is only one way that leads to an improvement of the standard of living for the wage-earning masses, viz., the increase in the amount of capital invested. All other methods, however popular they may be, are not only futile, but are actually detrimental to the well-being of those they allegedly want to benefit.

¿La nacionalización del crédito?

03/01/2023 Mises Daily Ludwig von Mises

Arthur Travers-Borgstroem, escritor finlandés, publica un libro titulado Mutualismo que aborda ideas de reforma social y culmina con un alegato a favor de la nacionalización del crédito. En 1923...

El mercado, parte 2

11/28/2022 Mises Daily Ludwig von Mises

[Este artículo es un extracto del capítulo 15 de Acción humana. Este artículo sigue a « El mercado, parte 1».] 8. Lucro y pérdida empresariales Lucro, en un sentido más amplio, es la ganancia derivada...

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References

Auburn, Alabama: Mises Institute, 1999. Re-issue of the classic 1949 Edition with new introduction and expanded index, with premium bindings and papers.

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