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“Conflicting economic interest is relatively unimportant as a cause of war.”

Quote by Frank Knight

Book:Selected Essays by Frank H. Knight, Volume 2: Laissez Faire: Pro and Con

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Selected Essays by Frank H. Knight, Volume 2: Laissez Faire: Pro and Con

In this second volume of his selected essays, Frank H. Knight delves into the economic concept of laissez-faire, examining its principles and the contrasting viewpoints regarding its application. The essays provide a comprehensive analysis of the economic theory, offering insights into its proponents' arguments and the counterarguments against it. more

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Frank Knight was an American economist born on November 7, 1885, and died on April 15, 1972. He is renowned for his contributions to the theory of risk and uncertainty in economics. more

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