History of the Austrian School of Economics

300 years ago, on April 22, 1724, the German philosopher Immanuel Kant was born in Königsberg, East Prussia.

Ludwig Von Mises gave six lectures in 1959 in Buenos Aires, Argentina where, “he spoke in nontechnical terms suitable for his audience of business

In less than a century, Argentina went from being one of the world’s wealthiest nations to one that struggles with poverty and massive inflation. Human Action provides lasting wisdom to improve life in that country.

Carl Menger is best known for his vital role in creating the marginal revolution of 1871. However, Menger’s insights ranged well beyond value theory, as he wrote excellent commentary on money and sociology.

"Carl Menger’s writings are the closest to Randian doctrines that have ever emanated from any economist. It will follow that we should read and reread his great books."

A discussion of the 1974 South Royalton Conference on Austrian Economics by those who attended. 

The Murray N. Rothbard Memorial Lecture. Sponsored by Steven and Cassandra Torello.

While the German HIstorical School might not have the intellectual influence it once did, its doctrines caused enough damage to alter the direction of world history. And not in a good way.

The Rothbard Graduate Seminar (RGS) provides an opportunity to learn about Austrian economics at a high level.