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“Government is a guarantor of liberty and is compatible with liberty only if its range is adequately restricted to the preservation of what is called economic freedom.”

Quote by Ludwig von Mises

Book:Human action: a treatise on economics

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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

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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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