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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions
Through this series of conversations with Austrian economist and political philosopher Friedrich A. Hayek, fellow economists and others explore his life and work. Hayek, winner of the 1974 Nobel Prize in Economics, was one of the most influential economists of the twentieth century, known for his defense of free-market capitalism against socialist and collectivist thought. Gain insight into his upbringing, the people who influenced him, and even what made him come to America. Find out more about this legendary Economist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and passionate intellectual. ©1978 / 13 hrs. 13 min.
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Armen Alchian - Part 1
Armen Alchian Part 1
Join Armen Alchian, Professor of Economics, UCLA and Friedrich von Hayek, PhD Economics. Professor Alchian engages Nobel Prize-winning economist Friedrich von Hayek in reminiscences that provide a...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Armen Alchian - Part 2
Armen Alchian Part 2
Armen Alchian, Professor of Economics, UCLA continues to engage Nobel Prize-winning economist Friedrich von Hayek, PhD Economics in reminiscences that provide a uniquely personal and entertaining...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Dr. Axel Leijonhufvud
Dr. Axel Leijonhufvud
Axel Leijonhufvud, Professor of Economics at UCLA and Friedrich von Hayek, PhD Economics discuss the courses of study and contact with noted scholars which shaped Dr. von Hayek's thought and work in...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Earlene Craver Leijonhufvud
Earlene Craver Leijonhufvud
Earlene Craver, Economics writer, shares with Friedrich von Hayek, PhD Economics, his recollections of traveling to America as a young man. Hayek also discusses his perception of the tension between...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Jack High
Jack High
Jack High, Economics Graduate Student and Friedrich von Hayek, PhD Economics trace Hayek's professional and philosophical development. Hayek also comments on the significant influences on his life and...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: James Buchanan - Part 1
James Buchanan Part 1
Nobel laureates James Buchanan, Professor of Economics, George Mason University and Friedrich von Hayek, PhD Economics engage in a spirited discussion of von Hayek's controversial work, "Constitution...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: James Buchanan - Part 2
James Buchanan Part 2
Nobel laureates James Buchanan, Professor of Economics, George Mason University and Friedrich von Hayek, PhD Economics continue their discussion of von Hayek's controversial work, "Constitution of...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Leo Rosten - Part 1
Leo Rosten Part 1
Noted economist Friedrich von Hayek, PhD Economics and author, Leo Rosten engage in hour one of a lively and occasionally controversial three-part interview of, in a wide-ranging discussion of von...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Leo Rosten - Part 2
Leo Rosten Part 2
Noted economist Friedrich von Hayek, PhD Economics and author, Leo Rosten engage in hour one of a lively and occasionally controversial three-part interview of, in a wide-ranging discussion of von...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Leo Rosten - Part 3
Leo Rosten Part 3
Noted economist Friedrich von Hayek, PhD Economics and author, Leo Rosten engage in hour three of a lively and occasionally controversial three-part interview of, in a wide-ranging discussion of von...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Robert Bork - Part 1
Robert Bork Part 1
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork and Nobel Prize winner Friedrich von Hayek engage in a lively discussion of the economic theories developed in von Hayek's book, "Law, Legislation and Liberty."...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Robert Bork - Part 2
Robert Bork Part 2
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork and Nobel Prize winner Friedrich von Hayek engage in hour two of a lively discussion of the economic theories developed in von Hayek's book, "Law, Legislation...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Robert Bork - Part 3
Robert Bork Part 3
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork and Nobel Prize winner Friedrich von Hayek engage in hour three of a lively discussion of the economic theories developed in von Hayek's book, "Law, Legislation...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Robert Chitester - Part 1
Robert Chitester Part 1
Noted economist Friedrich von Hayek and the founder of Free To Choose Network, Bob Chitester discuss American thought and culture, and the ramifications of constant change in American economic and...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Robert Chitester - Part 2
Robert Chitester Part 2
Noted economist Friedrich von Hayek and the founder of Free To Choose Network, Bob Chitester continue to discuss American thought and culture, and the ramifications of constant change in American...
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Friedrich A. Hayek Discussions: Tom Hazlett
Tom Hazlett
Tom Hazlett, Professor of Economics, and Friedrich von Hayek, PhD Economics engage in an informative and thoughtful discussion of economic and social trends, and monetary theory.