| Hayek: A Collaborative Biography: Part XII: Liberalism in the Classical Tradition, Austrian Versus British 2018 Edition Contributor(s): Leeson, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319745085 ISBN-13: 9783319745084 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $113.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Economics - Theory - Political Science | Public Policy - Economic Policy - Business & Economics | Economic History |
| Dewey: 330 |
| Series: Archival Insights Into the Evolution of Economics |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (1.45 lbs) 414 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: F.A. von Hayek (1899-1992) was a Nobel Prize winning economist, famous for promoting an Austrian version of classical liberalism. The multi-volume Hayek: A Collaborative Biography examines the evolution of his life and influence. Two concepts of civilization revolve around power - should it be separated or concentrated? Liberalism in the non-Austrian classical tradition remains fearful of power concentrated in the hands of government, labour unions or corporations; Red Terrorists sought to monopolize power to liquidate enemies and competitors as a prelude to utopia (the 'withering away of the State'); and behind the 'slogan of liberty, ' White Terror promoters (Mises and Hayek) sought to concentrate power in the hands of a 'dictatorial democracy' where henchmen would liquidate enemies, and - 'guided' by 'utopia' (the 'spontaneous' order) - follow orders from their social superiors. This volume, Part XII, examines the 'free' market Use of Knowledge in Society; examines the foundations of 'free' market educational credentials; and asks whether those funded by the tobacco industry and the carbon lobby should be accorded 'independent policy expert' status. |
