Today we celebrate Elinor Ostrom’s 91st birthday! Her groundbreaking work on governing common-pool resources revolutionized our understanding. Dive into her seminal book, 'Governing the Commons,' to learn more about her legacy.
Today we celebrate the 219th anniversary of Alexis de Tocqueville’s birth. His observations are fundamental to understanding that a vibrant civil society is crucial for a healthy democracy.
Today we celebrate the 223rd anniversary of Frédéric Bastiat’s birth. Discover his insights on economic decisions, exploring both their immediate effects (the seen) and their subtle long-term impacts (the unseen).
We celebrate the 301st anniversary of Adam Smith’s birth! His ideas have shaped how we think about market economies, the role of government in economic life, and the mechanisms that drive economic growth and wealth creation.
We celebrate the 125th anniversary of Friedrich Hayek's birth! His work on decentralized decision-making vs. central planning lights the way in political economy. Dive into 'The Constitution of Liberty' for his insights.
Today we celebrate the 73rd anniversary of Don Lavoie's birth. Learn more about his work and how he contributed to challenging central planning with his insights on decentralized markets and the knowledge problem.
Honoring Gordon Tullock on his 102nd anniversary! His groundbreaking work revealed how political decisions are often fueled by economic self-interest, paralleling market dynamics. This insight has left a profound mark on economics, political science, and public administration.
Happy Birthday, Israel Kirzner! Celebrating the ideas that reshaped economics: Kirzner emphasized the dynamic role of entrepreneurs in correcting market inefficiencies, challenging traditional views on perfect competition and equilibrium. Discover more about his impactful work!
Commemorate the 141st anniversary of Joseph Schumpeter’s birth. Schumpeter's insights into the nature of capitalism and its evolutionary character continue to inform discussions in both economics and political economy.
Celebrate the 118th anniversary of Ludwig Lachmann’s birth! Learn from his insightful work on the subjective nature of decision-making and the dynamic complexity of capital in market processes.
Today, we celebrate the 122nd anniversary of Oskar Morgenstern's birth. His major contribution was the co-development of game theory, a mathematical framework for analyzing strategic decision-making in competitive situations.
Happy 97th birthday, Vernon Smith! Join us in celebrating his contribution to have a more empirical and experimental approach to understanding economic phenomena.
His work has had a lasting impact on economic theory and the practical application of economics in policy and market design.
Remembering James Buchanan on his 104th Birthday!
Today we honor the transformative contributions of this Nobel laureate, known for his groundbreaking work on public choice theory, constitutional economics, and the rules within which political decisions are made.
What are your thoughts on his lasting influence?
Remembering Ludwig von Mises on his 142nd Birthday!
Today we honor the indelible contributions of this pioneering economist, known for his work on praxeology, Austrian economics, and the role of human action in economic theory.
What are your thoughts on his enduring impact?
Remembering Vincent Ostrom on his 104th Birthday!
Today we pay tribute to the lasting impact of this seminal thinker in the realms of political economy and governance.
What are your thoughts on his enduring legacy?
Happy birthday, Elinor Ostrom!
Happy birthday, Elinor Ostrom!
Today we commemorate the 90th anniversary of the birth of this influential economist.
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For insights into her groundbreaking contributions, explore "Governing the Commons."
Happy birthday, Alexis de Tocqueville!
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Today we celebrate the 218th anniversary of the birth of this influential philosopher.
What are your thoughts on his work?
Happy birthday, Frédéric Bastiat! Celebrate the 222nd anniversary of the birth of Bastiat by reading "What Is Free Trade?" an adaptation of his "Sophismes eëconimiques."
Happy birthday, Adam Smith! Today we celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of the economics pioneer. Join us by reading his acclaimed work: The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
It's James Buchanan's birthday! Celebrate today by spending some time with "Calculus of Consent" or "What Should Economists Do?" Happy Birthday, Buchanan!