Economic Planning

""Economic Planning"" by Ludwig Von Mises is a seminal work on the economic theory of socialism and central planning. In this book, Mises argues that central planning is fundamentally flawed and cannot achieve the economic efficiency and prosperity that free markets can. He explains why socialist economies inevitably fail due to the lack of a price system, the absence of profit and loss incentives, and the inability to calculate economic value. Mises also discusses the role of government in a free market economy and the dangers of government intervention in the market. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in economics, political philosophy, and the debate between socialism and capitalism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Ludwig von Mises (1881-1973) was a preeminent philosopher and economist during the twentieth century. He shared an intellectual friendship with literary giant Ayn Rand, and his theorems and philosophies have continued to influence the careers and ideas of politicians and economists alike.