Friedrich August von Hayek
Friedrich August von Hayek was an Austrian-British economist and philosopher, renowned for his defense of classical liberalism and free-market capitalism. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1974 for his work on the business cycle and the role of prices in a market economy. Hayek's influential writings, such as 'The Road to Serfdom,' warn against the dangers of government intervention in the economy and advocate for individual freedom and personal responsibility. His ideas continue to shape economic thought and public policy discussions around the world.
Born on May 08, 1899 (126 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,592 | $700,000 | 614$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 7,592 | $700,000 | 614$ |
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Switzerland:
Friedrich August von Hayek is referenced as the founder of the Mont Pèlerin Society, which advocates for liberalism.
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Switzerland:
Friedrich August von Hayek emphasized the role of markets for efficient knowledge utilization.
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Switzerland:
Friedrich August von Hayek identified the liberalism's downfall due to its own success over eighty years ago.
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