Today marks the 105th anniversary of James M. Buchanan’s birth. Buchanan left a profound legacy with his development of public choice theory, transforming our understanding of political decision-making. Let’s celebrate his contributions to political economy! #EconomicsWithAttitude
Today marks the 143rd anniversary of Ludwig von Mises’s birth. Mises left a profound legacy with his groundbreaking studies in praxeology, market prices, and the critique of centralized economic planning. Let’s celebrate his contributions to economic thought! #EconomicsWithAttitude
We celebrate Vincent Ostrom's 105th birthday! Ostrom was a key figure in developing the Institutional Analysis and Development framework. Get to know more about his work! #EconomicsWithAttitude
Today we celebrate Elinor Ostrom’s 91st birthday! Her groundbreaking work on governing common-pool resources revolutionized the political economy scholarship. Dive into her seminal book, 'Governing the Commons,' to learn more about her legacy. #EconomicsWithAttitude
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. #EconomicsWithAttitude
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). #EconomicsWithAttitude
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. #EconomicsWithAttitude
We celebrate the 125th anniversary of Friedrich Hayek's birth!
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. #EconomicsWithAttitude
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. #EconomicsWithAttitude
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. #EconomicsWithAttitude
Happy Birthday, Israel Kirzner! Celebrating the ideas that reshaped economics: Kirzner emphasized the dynamic role of entrepreneurs in correcting market inefficiencies, and challenging traditional views on perfect competition and equilibrium. Discover more about his impactful work! #EconomicsWithAttitude
Congratulations to Micah Perry! Our MA fellow is recognized for excelling in the classroom, engaging in a wide range of extracurriculars, and leaving behind a legacy of achievement by Mason’s CHSS. #EconomicsWithAttitude