“It is true that some secluded intellectuals in their esoteric circles talk differently. They proclaim the priority of what they call eternal absolute values and feign in their declamations—not in their personal conduct—a disdain of things secular and transitory. But the public ignores such utterances. The main goal of present-day political action is to secure for the respective pressure group memberships the highest material well-being. The only way for a leader to succeed is to instill in people the conviction that his program best serves the attainment of this goal.”
Quote by Ludwig von Mises
Work
Human action: a treatise on economics
This seminal work delves into the theoretical underpinnings of economics, focusing on the actions and decisions of individuals within a market economy. It is widely regarded as a foundational text in the field of economics, particularly within the Austrian School of thought. more
Author
Ludwig von Mises
Ludwig von Mises was a prominent economist, philosopher, and social theorist born on September 29, 1881, in Austria, and passed away on October 10, 1973. He is considered one of the most influential economists of the 20th century and a leading advocate for free-market economics. more
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