Tag: austrian business cycle theory
Ludwig von Mises: an economist for freedom and free enterprise
September 29, 2023 | Post
Today would have been Ludwig von Mises’ 135th birthday. Here we reflect on the profound contribution he made to economics.
F.A. Hayek accomplished several careers’ worth of economic achievements in one lifetime
May 8, 2023 | Post
Each of his separate bodies of work would constitute a monumental achievement. Hayek did it all over the course of a single career that established him as one of the most important social thinkers of the 20th century.
Understanding the 2008 Financial Crisis and Beyond
February 29, 2016 | Post
If you’ve ever wondered about the 2008 financial crisis and the ensuing “Great Recession,” you’re not alone. It’s not hard to point fingers at banks, financial institutions, and regulators—but do you know the underlying causes of financial crises? In our new On Demand program, Financial Crises and Government, we team up with professors like Stephen […]
Featured On Demand Program of the Week: Financial Crises and Government
January 4, 2016 | Post
This new On Demand series will explore the history of financial mayhem caused by government intervention as it explores topics like the effectiveness of stimulus spending, the Austrian theory of booms and busts, the government response to the 2008 financial crisis, the Great Recession and more. Join professors Stephen Davies, Tyler Cowen, and others as […]