Vedder Speaks

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03/10/1999 Mises Daily Mises.org Richard Vedder

Richard Vedder ranks among the most prolific Austrian economists writing and teaching today. In this interview with the Austrian Economics Newsletter, Professor Vedder discusses his education, his scholarly research, and current economic conditions.

Read the interview with Richard Vedder in the Spring 1999 Austrian Economics Newsletter.

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