The Continuing Relevance of Austrian Capital Theory

The Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics

Tags: Capital and Interest Theory

07/30/2014 Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics Nicolai J. Foss

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Hayek’s works have continued to influence Foss, so it is only appropriate, therefore, that the author pay homage to him. Specifically, Foss pays homage by addressing a favorite Hayek topic—namely that of capital theory.

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Foss, Nicolai J. “The Continuing Relevance of Austrian Capital Theory.” The Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics 15, No. 2 (Summer 2012): 151–171.

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