Ludwig von Mises - The Defender of Freedom and Sound Economics

Ludwig von Mises was more than an economist—he was a defender of freedom and one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. From his early life in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to his intellectual battles against socialism and collectivism, Mises championed the power of individual choice and economic freedom. His groundbreaking ideas, including his critique of socialism and his focus on free markets, redefined economics by putting human action at its core.
Exiled from Europe during the rise of Nazi power, Mises continued his work in the United States, inspiring future economists like Friedrich Hayek and Murray Rothbard. His magnum opus, Human Action, remains a cornerstone of the Austrian School of Economics.
Discover how Mises’s belief in individual liberty and limited government shaped modern economic thought and why his ideas are still relevant today. Join us to explore his enduring legacy and the power of free markets!
00:00 - Introduction and Early Life of Ludwig von Mises
01:03 - Mises was A Scholar and a Rebel
02:20 - Mises his Life in Exile and Intellectual Triumph
03:14 - The Power of Individual Choice
04:22 - A Legacy of Liberty and Rational Thought