Ludwig von Mises, Eamonn Butler
Ludwig von Mises, Eamonn Butler
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Ludwig von Mises
Fountainhead of the Modern Microeconomics Revolution

Author: Eamonn Butler

Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach

Unabridged: 10 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/24/2009


Synopsis

The Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises is increasingly recognized as one of the most important originators of modern economic thought. This book studies his ideas in a clear and systematic way and pulls out from Mises own writings the main themes of his work. Mises central theme is an emphasis on microeconomics. All real economic decisions, he insists, are taken by particular people at particular times and places; the motivating forces, therefore, are personal and psychological. In this view, economics is not a science at all, but a discipline more like mathematics or geometry. Its principles are deduced not by observation and experiment, but from certain axiomatic facts about the nature of human choice. This basic insight allows Mises to study important topics such as entrepreneurship and competition in new and fruitful ways.

About Eamonn Butler

Dr. Eamonn Butler is the director of the influential UK think tank, the Adam Smith Institute, where he has spent three decades privatizing state industries, reforming public administrations and instructing government leaders around the world on market economics. With degrees in Economics, Psychology and Philosophy from St. Andrews University, Dr. Butler is superbly qualified on the mechanics, mentality and morals of markets. His highly readable introductions to free-market thinkers including Adam Smith, Ludwig von Mises, and Nobel economists F. A. Hayek and Milton Friedman have won wide acclaim and been translated into many languages.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jhonata on September 25, 2019

This book should be read by those who fundamentally disagree with the author's ideas.......more

Goodreads review by Ricardo on January 01, 2014

Even if I disagree with Mises often, his ideas are presented very well in this book. Very clear writing.......more

Goodreads review by Alaa on April 12, 2024

Ludwig von Mises: A Primer" offers a comprehensive introduction to the life, ideas, and contributions of one of the most influential economists of the 20th century. Through clear prose and insightful analysis, the book delves into von Mises' fundamental theories on economics, individual liberty, and......more

Goodreads review by Ali on April 11, 2024

An Introduction to Ludwig von Mises is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Mises and his ideas. The book is well-written and easy to understand, and it provides a comprehensive overview of Mises's life and work. As a translator and reader, I would highly recommend this book......more

Goodreads review by Huy on August 21, 2024

Các tư tưởng của Mises được trình bày trong sách khá dễ hiểu, gồm các vấn đề về thị trường tự do, chủ nghĩa tư bản, đặc biệt là Microeconomics; phê phán chủ nghĩa bảo hộ, cnxh “theo mô hình Liên Xô cũ”, bla bla......more