Ludwig Von Mises

Born in Lemberg, Austria-Hungary, in 1881, Ludwig von Mises became one of the most influential economists of the 20th century. He taught in Vienna, worked as an economic adviser, and developed ideas that made him a central figure in the Austrian School of economics.

He is especially known for his critique of socialism and for defending the role of prices, entrepreneurship, and consumer choice in a market economy. Among his best-known books are Socialism, Human Action, and Theory and History, works that continued to attract readers long after their publication.

After leaving Europe during the Second World War, he settled in the United States and later taught at New York University. He died in New York City in 1973, but his writing still has a strong influence on economists, political thinkers, and readers interested in liberty and economic life.