Human Action by Ludwig von Mises
A Treatise on Economics
The book is a comprehensive treatise on economics, presenting the case for a free-market economy based on the principles of praxeology, the study of human action. It argues that individual choices and actions, driven by subjective values and preferences, are the fundamental building blocks of economic phenomena. The author critiques central planning and socialism, asserting that only a system of voluntary exchanges in a free market can efficiently allocate resources and foster human prosperity. The work emphasizes the importance of understanding economic laws and the unintended consequences of government intervention.
The 4869th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1949
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 800-900
- Original Language
- English
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