Human Action

by Ludwig von Mises · 1949

Ludwig von Mises's treatise on economics and human action, listed by Charles Koch among his top four favorite reads.

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Author of Human Action, one of Charles Koch's official top four favorite reads.

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Human Action

by Ludwig von Mises · 1949

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Ludwig von Mises · Economist

Documented citation: Charles Koch lists Human Action among his top four favorite reads.

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