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- Title
Hayek: A Life, 1899–1950.
- Authors
Cornish, Selwyn
- Abstract
"Hayek: A Life, 1899–1950" is a biography that aims to enhance awareness and understanding of Friedrich Hayek's life and writing. The book covers the first 50 years of Hayek's life, from his birth in Vienna in 1899 until he left London for Chicago in 1950. The authors, distinguished historians of economic thought, provide a detailed account of Hayek's upbringing, education, and career, highlighting his interactions with influential figures in the field of economics. The biography also explores Hayek's major contributions to economic theory, including his critique of central planning and advocacy for the price mechanism. The book concludes with the breakdown of Hayek's first marriage and his decision to leave London permanently. Overall, "Hayek: A Life, 1899–1950" is a well-researched and comprehensive biography that offers valuable insights into the life and work of Friedrich Hayek.
- Subjects
HAYEK, Friedrich A. von (Friedrich August), 1899-1992; KEYNES, John Maynard, 1883-1946; CITIZENSHIP; ECONOMIC history; WORLD War I
- Publication
Economic Record, 2024, Vol 100, Issue 329, p269
- ISSN
0013-0249
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/1475-4932.12796