As a young man Alexander Hamilton once wrote, "There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism." While it is tragic that Hamilton ...

The free enterprise system within a rule of law is the best engine for prosperity. Ludwig von Mises (1881-1973) is recognized by many as its greatest advocate. His name was largely ignored for decades ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ludwig von Mises achieved fame for his major theoretical works, Human Action, The Theory of Money and Credit, and Socialism. His ...

At a banquet dinner held in New York City on March 7, 1956, honoring the famous Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises, another equally renowned member of the Austrian school of economics, Friedrich A.