F.A. Hayek's many contributions to the Austrian school of economics are highlighted by Peter Klein.
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Mises Institute scholars present the highlights in the life and work of major contributors to the development of the Austrian school of Economics. The list of trailblazers includes familiar names like Menger, Mises, and Rothbard, as well as some less well-known but important people like Röpke and Fetter.
Jeffrey Herbener discusses the significant contributions of Frank Fetter (1863–1949) on the implications of the marginalist revolution
A member of the “second generation of the Austrian school of economics,” Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk (1851–1914) and his works are discussed by Peter Klein.
Jonathan Newman discusses the contributions of Henry Hazlitt (1894–1993), the brilliant popularizer of sound economics.
Guido Hülsmann highlights the life and work of Ludwig von Mises (1881–1973), arguably the greatest economist of all time.
G.P. Manish highlights the life and work of theologian and scholar Philip Wicksteed (1844–1927).
The life and work of the 19th century economist and statesman, Claude-Frédéric Bastiat (1801–1850), are highlighted by Guido Hülsmann.
Richard Cantillon (1680–1734) was perhaps the most important and influential economist of all time, though few people have ever heard of him.
Lucas Engelhardt explains the many contributions of an early precursor to not only the Austrian school but to the whole of economic thought.
Per Bylund explains the many contributions of Jean-Baptiste Say, a precursor to the Austrian School of economics.
David Gordon discusses Murray Rothbard’s contributions to economic theory and their broader historical context.
Shawn Ritenour introduces German economist Wilhelm Röpke (1899-1966).
Jeff Deist discusses the major contributions of Carl Menger (1840–1921), founder of the Austrian school of economics.