“There is no use in deceiving ourselves. American public opinion rejects the market economy, the capitalistic free enterprise system that provided the nation with the highest standard of living ever attained. Full government control of all activities of the individual is virtually the goal of both national parties.”
Quote by Ludwig von Mises
Work
Economic freedom and interventionism: an anthology of articles and essays
Economic freedom and interventionism: an anthology of articles and essays gathers various perspectives on the balance between economic freedom and government intervention. The collection includes scholarly works that delve into the theoretical and practical aspects of these economic ideologies. 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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