Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises (September 29, 1881 - October 10, 1973) was an Austrian–American Austrian School economist, historian, logician, and sociologist. Mises wrote and lectured extensively on the societal contributions of classical liberalism and the power of consumers. He is best known for his work on human behavior studies comparing communism and capitalism.
Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises (September 29, 1881 - October 10, 1973) was an Austrian–American Austrian School economist, historian, logician, and sociologist. Mises wrote and lectured extensively on the societal contributions of classical liberalism and the power of consumers. He is best known for his work on human behavior studies comparing communism and capitalism.
'The Theory of Money and Credit' is a seminal work written by Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises, first published in 1912. The book is considered a cornerstone in the Austrian School of Economics and provides a comprehensive analysis of the nature, functions, and economic implications of money and credit. In 'The Theory of Money and Credit,' Ludwig von Mises explores the fundamental principles that govern the role of money and credit in economic systems. He delves into the origins of money, the nature of credit, and the impact of monetary policy on economic stability. Mises emphasizes the subjective theory of value and the importance of individual choices in shaping economic phenomena. The book also discusses the business cycle theory, highlighting the role of credit expansion in causing economic booms and subsequent contractions.
In 'Critique of Interventionism,' Ludwig von Mises delves into the economic consequences and philosophical underpinnings of government intervention in the market. Mises argues that interventionism, which involves state interference in economic affairs while maintaining private ownership, inevitably leads to unintended consequences, distortions, and economic inefficiencies. The book is a critical analysis of interventionist policies, examining their impact on individual freedom, economic coordination, and the overall functioning of a market economy.
'Liberalism In the Classical Tradition' is a seminal work written by Ludwig von Mises, an Austrian economist and philosopher. Originally published in 1927 as 'Die Gemeinwirtschaft: Untersuchungen über den Sozialismus' (Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis), it was later translated into English in 1962. The book provides a comprehensive defense of classical liberalism, focusing on the principles of individual liberty, free markets, and limited government. Ludwig von Mises argues against socialism and interventionism, emphasizing the importance of private property, voluntary exchange, and the market process. He explores the economic and moral foundations of classical liberalism and critiques alternative political and economic systems. Mises contends that individual freedom and property rights are essential for human flourishing and the prosperity of society.
In 'Nation, State, and Economy,' Ludwig von Mises examines the intricate connections between economic activities and the political and social structures of nations. He explores the role of the state in economic affairs, the impact of interventionism, and the consequences of various economic systems on the overall well-being of societies. Mises argues for the importance of individual freedom, free markets, and limited government intervention as essential elements for the prosperity and stability of nations.
'Economic Calculation in the Socialist Commonwealth' is a seminal work by Ludwig von Mises, first published in 1920. In this book, Mises argues that the absence of private ownership of the means of production in a socialist economy inevitably leads to a lack of rational economic calculation, which in turn results in inefficiency, waste, and ultimately the breakdown of the economic system. Mises contends that without private property and market prices determined by supply and demand, socialist planners lack the necessary information to allocate resources efficiently. This inability to accurately assess costs and benefits leads to misallocation and a decline in overall prosperity.
'Epistemological Problems of Economics' is a seminal work by the Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises, originally published in 1933. In this book, Mises delves into the fundamental epistemological questions underlying economic theory and methodology. He explores the nature of economic laws, the role of assumptions and predictions in economic analysis, and the validity of economic reasoning in a world of uncertainty. The book addresses crucial issues such as the nature of economic knowledge, the distinction between economic theory and history, the possibility of economic prediction, and the limits of mathematical modeling in economics.
As Seis Lições reúne as palestras ministradas, em 1959, por Ludwig von Mises na Universidade de Buenos Aires (UBA). O autor discute com clareza o capitalismo, o socialismo, o intervencionismo, a inflação, o investimento estrangeiro e as relações entre política e ideias. Em linguagem agradável, a obra apresenta as linhas gerais do pensamento misesiano sendo, ao mesmo tempo, uma das melhores introduções à Política e à Economia.
Além do prefácio de Margit von Mises, viúva do autor, nesta 8ª edição revista e ampliada da obra foram incluídos uma apresentação biográfica de Ludwig von Mises escrita por Murray N. Rothbard, um novo prefácio de Ubiratan Jorge Iorio, um posfácio de Alex Catharino, notas de rodapé do editor e um novo índice remissivo e onomástico.
The Anti-Capitalistic Mentality by Austrian School economist and libertarian thinker Ludwig von Mises is an investigation into the psychological roots of the anti-capitalistic stance that is widespread in segments of the general population of the capitalist world. Von Mises suggests various reasons for this mentality, primarily his claim that free competition in the market economy allows no excuses of one's failures. Rather, he argues, it creates great incentive for one's desire for improvement and greater effort to succeed, as well as a greater reward for that success.
In 1927, classical liberalism—based on a belief in individualism, reason, capitalism, and free trade—was dying, when one of the twentieth century’s greatest social thinkers wrote this combative and convincing restatement. Nowhere are the key principles of Mises’ philosophy better represented than in this timeless work.
Mises was a careful and logical theoretician who believed that ideas rule the world, and this especially comes to light in Liberalism. “The ultimate outcome of the struggle” between liberalism and totalitarianism, say Mises, “will not be decided by arms, but by ideas. It is ideas that group men into fighting factions, that press the weapons into their hands, and that determine against whom and for whom the weapons shall be used. It is they alone, and not arms, that, in the last analysis, turn the scales.”
Published in 1922 during those dark and dreary years of socialism's near-complete triumph, Socialism stunned the socialist world. Mises has given us a profoundly important treatise that assaults socialism in all its guises, a work that discusses every major aspect of socialism and leaves no stone unturned. A few of the numerous topics discussed include the success of socialist ideas; life under socialism: art and literature, science and journalism; economic calculation under socialism; the ideal of equality; and Marx's theory of monopolies.
With this monumental work, Mises laid the foundations for free society. Socialism has influenced scores of influential thinkers, including Friedrich Hayek, Ayn Rand, and Milton Friedman. It is read over and over again today, all over the world, inspiring throngs of new defenders of freedom.
Translated by J. Kahane; Foreword by Friedrich A. Hayek
"This book must rank as the most devastating analysis of socialism yet penned...An economic classic in our time."-Henry Hazlitt
