The Calling
On Competition and Entrepreneurship
The third pillar of the Austrian revival.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 by STEVEN HORWITZ
If Austrian economics, and classical liberalism more generally, are to win minds and hearts in the world of ideas, it will be by doing as Israel Kirzner does.
On Individualism and Economic Order
Great Austrian works of the twentieth century
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 by STEVEN HORWITZ
Many of the themes that characterize Austrian economics since its revival in the mid-1970s emerged from these essays.
On Human Action
We owe a debt to Ludwig von Mises.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 by STEVEN HORWITZ
Human Action remains one of the great achievements in the social sciences and perhaps the single most important economic treatise of the twentieth century.
Debating the Stimulus
Avoid the GDP distraction.
SEPTEMBER 06, 2012 by STEVEN HORWITZ
As the debate over the stimulus continues into November, classical liberals should be aware of the essential issues.
Who Plans Best for Natural Disasters?
Private firms or government agencies?
AUGUST 30, 2012 by STEVEN HORWITZ
The private sector can move supplies quickly to where they need to be because it can effectively use local and decentralized knowledge.
Droughts, Famines, and Markets
Why crop failures need not starve anyone.
AUGUST 23, 2012 by STEVEN HORWITZ
We can't control the weather, but we can unleash the market and further globalize food production to avoid famines when harvests go bad.
It's Not a Black-and-White World
Find the good among the bad.
AUGUST 16, 2012 by STEVEN HORWITZ
The world is not just about good guys and bad guys, but about real people whose ideas are good and bad in various mixtures.
Remembering Heroes of Darker Days
The FEE library and keepers of of the Austrian flame.
AUGUST 09, 2012 by STEVEN HORWITZ
It is understandable how many, particularly younger, classical liberals could think this is the worst of times. It is not.
Economics Is Not Materialist
It's about satisfying wants.
AUGUST 02, 2012 by STEVEN HORWITZ
We don't prioritize the material over the nonmaterial. Value is in whatever people think will satisfy their wants.
Thoughts on Obamacare, Part III
Break the link between employment and insurance.
JULY 26, 2012 by STEVEN HORWITZ
The most important thing is to break the link between employment and health insurance.
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