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“The law-abiding citizen by his labor serves both himself and his fellow man and thereby integrates himself peacefully into the social order. The robber, on the other hand, is intent, not on honest toil, but on the forcible appropriation of the fruits of others' labor.”

Quote by Ludwig von Mises

Book:Liberalism: The Classical Tradition: The Economist

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Liberalism: The Classical Tradition: The Economist

This book delves into the origins and principles of classical liberalism, offering an in-depth analysis of its historical development and philosophical underpinnings. Written by The Economist, it provides a detailed examination of the key concepts and ideas that have shaped this political and economic ideology. 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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Book:The free and prosperous commonwealth: an exposition of the ideas of classical liberalism

Source: The free and prosperous commonwealth: an exposition of the ideas of classical liberalism

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Source: Socialism - An Economic and Sociological Analysis: The Economist

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Book:Liberalism: The Classical Tradition: The Economist

Source: Liberalism: The Classical Tradition: The Economist

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Author:Ludwig von Mises

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Book:The Social Monster: A Paper on Communism and Anarchism

Source: The Social Monster: A Paper on Communism and Anarchism