Ludwig von Mises Essays

  • The Liberal World Order

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    According to Ludwig von Mises, a liberal world order was inseparable from liberal economic policies: “A nation’s policy forms an integral whole. Foreign policy and domestic policy are closely linked together, they condition each other. Economic nationalism is the corollary of the present-day domestic policies of government interference with business and of national planning, as free trade was the complement of domestic economic freedom.”1 Thus, according to Mises, a liberal world

  • Methodological Individualism

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    London, UK: Routledge. Mandelbaum, M. (1957). Societal facts. British Journal of Sociology, 6, pp. 305-317. Mandelbaum, M. (1957). Societal laws. British Journal of the Philosophy of Science. 8, pp. 211-224. Mises, L. (1998). Human action. A treatise on economics. Auburn, AL: Ludwig von Mises Institute. Parsons, T. (1937). The structure of social action: Volume II. New York, NY: Free Press. Petitot, J. (2012). Individualisme methodologique et evolution culturelle. Soveria: Rubbettino. Udehn

  • The Principles of Scientific Thinking

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    In psychology, the six principles of scientific thinking are extraordinary claim, falsifiability, Occam razor, replicability, ruling hypotheses of rival, and correlation vs. causation. We know that gaining new knowledge always help the growth of our mind, but sometimes a claim may contradict what we have already known, then we need more persuasive evidences to prove this claim before we accept it. It is natural that people doubt something extraordinary and a very basic thinking skill that is known

  • Lionel Robbins the Economist

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    Anglo-Saxon economics were used to. Robbins also involved himself in the socialist calculation debate also called the economic calculation problem, which was criticism against socialist economics in short. Robbins was sided with Friedrich Hayek and Ludwig von Mises, who first proposed the idea, against Abba Lerner, Fred Taylor, and Oscar Lange. The argument was based on, “without information provided by market prices it is impossible to rationally allocate resources.” (Hayek., F.

  • Book Review: The Star Fraction by Ken MacLeod

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    people to circumvent the ruling class, they are overthrown. This theory was popularized mainly by Lewis Henry Morgan, working from the framework of Karl Marx. MacLeod then throws a complete curve ball, and tells the reader of his knowledge of Ludwig von Mises' famous Calculatio... ... middle of paper ... ...starts falling at the ending, which is arguably the most important part, after MacLeod decides to kill off Moh. Its never really explained how the virus is able to kill Moh, his mind being

  • Advantages Of Economic Freedom

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    Economics Freedom Economics freedom can be best defined as the freedom of an individual to prosper within a country/state without the intervention from government or economic authorities relating to the individuals human resources, labor or private properties. Economics Freedom can be best utilized/seen in a capitalist economy due to it 's numerous advantages which surpasses those of a socialist economy, also according to Freidrich Hayek in his book the road to serfdom, mentions that the economic

  • Friedrich Hayek Essay

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    only famous member of the Austrian school who was actually learned his basics in the country Austria. After First World War, Hayek earned his PhD in law and political science at the Vienna University. He was impressed with the publications of Ludwig von Mises and he always considers him as best in economics. After showing some strong fundamental concepts of economics, he was appointed as director of Austrian Institute for Business Cycle Research. After three years, he was ... ... middle of paper

  • Donald Trump Promotes Classical Liberalism

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    Classical liberalism was the dominant ideology of capitalism during the periods of eighteenth century. It view was widely accepted. It said that government should just sit back and watch business so they do not cheat the government also to enforce contracts. The classical had many creeds they were Psychological, economic, and ,political. Each view has its own points. In this paper I will discuss those points and show you how Donald Trump is a classical liberalist. Psychological creed of

  • A Summary of Keynes’ and Hayek’s Views on Economics

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    In 1929, the stock market crashed. The values of production gone down, work force lost their jobs, millions of families lost their homes as well as millions of saving accounts were lost because banks closed for good. Those events resulted in the Great Depression. As a result, the world was plunged into economic turmoil. However, two prominent economists emerged with competing claims and sharply contrasting approaches on how a capitalist economy works and how to revive it when depressed. John Maynard

  • Embracing Modern Liberalism: The Role of Welfare Capitalism

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    In the source, the author states that individuals who want to pursue wealth are not able to if, the state rejects the pursuit of profit by putting fear and insecurity into individuals. Welfare capitalism looks to be the solution, since there is freedom to produce without fear and conflict. The source is addressed to what degree should modern liberalism be embraced? The author of the source fully embraced the ideology of pro-modern liberalism. This is hinted by the key terms “welfare capitalism and

  • Economics: Keynes vs. Hayek

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    The past few years the United States has seen some rough economic times.  The unemployment rate is extremely high and many people have lost their homes and businesses.  Because there are so many factors in an economy, it is hard to find the right people to blame.  The protest group “Occupy Wall Street” has come to the conclusion that corporations are making us poor through taking advantage of us and the governmental system.   The share of income going to the top one percent of Americans has increased

  • Mcdonaldization In George Ritzer's Journey To Combat Mcdonaldization

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    At the end of chapter six, George Ritzer lists suggestions for those of us who wish to combat McDonaldization, a term he coined himelf, and the topic of this essay. Ritzer warns the reader to not fall victim to the, “mindless trap,”(Ritzer 158) of Mcdonalized systems. He writes that, “a major motivation behind writing this book is to alert reader to the dangers of McDonaldization and to motivate them to act to stem its tide”(Ritzer 161). Despite McDonaldizations great momentum, natural limits and

  • Classical Theory And Classical Management Theory

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    The organizational culture of an organization is typically reflected in its type of management structure. Three common types of organizational management structure are classical theory, neo-classical theory, and systems theory. This paper will first provide a brief background and explanation of the three theories. Then, this paper will compare and contrast the design features of two organizational groups that use a classical or systems theory approach to management. Finally, this paper will identify

  • General Systems Theory And Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory

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    attainment of professional autonomy by guiding practice, education, and research. This paper will describe, analyze, and argue Ludwig von Bertalanffy’s General Systems Theory (GST) and Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory (SCDNT), to compare and contrast their concepts in order to recognize how they are relevant, useful and applicable to the nursing discipline. Ludwig von Bertalanffy’s General Systems Theory The GST describes how a system works, and is understood as “an organized unit with

  • Maria Von Trapp

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    The Story of “The Sound of Music” is it True or Not? “The Sound of Music” was a remarkable (1965) film produced by Hollywood based on the true story of the von Trapp family singers. Julia Andrews played the prestigious role of Maria von Trapp, an Austrian governess who feel in love with the seven children of Baron Georg von Trapp, a retired World War I naval commander, who she later married. Although the movie was entailed on a true story, was the movie actually authenic to the European family,

  • The Sound Of Music: The Story Of The Von Trapp Family Singers

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    events of Maria von Trapp’s book The Story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, the overall view of the Von Trapp family in the film is kept intact. Maria Augusta Kutschera joined the family in 1926 as a tutor to the children and later married their father, former Navy officer, Georg von Trapp. As World War II progressed, the family became more well known for their musical talent, which was the focus of The Sound of Music. However, the film includes only a part of the story of the Von Trapp family. After

  • The Sound of Music

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    When an energetic young woman training to become nun enrolls as governess for a family of eight—seven children and a staunch, domineering father—her cheerful disposition quickly conflicts with the stern, restrictive atmosphere of her surroundings. This conflict leads her to question her devotion to the nunnery, the environment of which is just as oppressive as the family’s home. Nevertheless, throughout her journey, the young governess enjoys a carefree lifestyle in spite of her situation, and the

  • Theme Of Betrayal In The God Of Small Things

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    The significance of betrayal in Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things is prevalent throughout the novel. This pertains to the betrayal of the children, Estha and Rahel, by the adult world. This is depicted by how the decisions of the adults in the novel ultimately betray and rob the twins’ chance at childhood innocence. Baby Kochamma, the twins’ great aunt, accuses Velutha of raping Ammua and then pressures Estha to confirm it. This betrayal of Velutha by Estha is depicted in the above passage

  • The Dirty War: Corruption In Argentina

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    Ludwig von Mises once said, "There is no more dangerous menace to civilization than a government of incompetent, corrupt, or vile men." The Dirty War of Argentina is a very good example of how corrupt a government can become and how that corruption can pose a great threat to the foundation of a country. The Dirty War lasted from 1974 through 1983. Over the course of the War, anywhere from 10,000 to 30,000 of Argentina's citizens were murdered or declared missing. The War was between the powerful

  • Banking: An Ethical Dilemma?

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