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“The policies advocated by the welfare school remove the incentive to saving on the part of private citizens.”

Quote by Ludwig von Mises

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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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