When and where was Ludwig von Mises born?
Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises was born on the 29th of September 1881 in Lemberg. This city now bears the name Lviv and sits within Ukraine today.
Questions about Ludwig von Mises
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What degrees did Ludwig von Mises earn and when did he graduate?
Mises graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in February 1906 after attending lectures by Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk between 1904 and 1914. He began working as a civil servant in Austria's financial administration shortly after graduation.
Why did Ludwig von Mises flee from Austria to Switzerland in 1934?
Mises fled from Austria to Switzerland in 1934 to escape the Nazis. German forces entered Vienna on the day they raided his apartment and confiscated his papers and library which were believed lost or destroyed.
What is the Economic Calculation Problem introduced by Ludwig von Mises?
Mises introduced the Economic Calculation Problem as a critique of socialist states in 1920. He argued that central planners are deprived of crucial information regarding opportunity costs needed to make informed decisions about resource allocation.
When did Ludwig von Mises die and where is he buried?
Ludwig von Mises died on the 10th of October 1973 at age ninety-two. He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale New York.