Mises and the Role of the Economist in Public Policy

About this episode

The episode reflects on Ludwig von Mises's dedication to truth and laissez-faire in public policy.

In contemplating the life and career of Ludwig von Mises, one is struck by the nobility and grandeur, the high courage, of his lonely and lifelong struggle on behalf of truth and laissez-faire. But what led Mises to pursue his lonely and seemingly doomed struggle until the very end? Original article: https://mises.org/articles-interest/mises-and-role-economist-public-policy

Topics covered

• economics
• public policy
• laissez-faire
• truth
• Mises

Keywords

• Mises
• economist
• public policy
• laissez-faire
• truth
• economic theory

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mises Institute

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