Theory And History

Theory and History: An Interpretation of Social and Economic Evolution is a book written by Ludwig Von Mises and published in 1957. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of social and economic systems throughout history. Mises argues that the driving force behind the evolution of society and economy is the pursuit of individual self-interest, and that this pursuit has led to the development of capitalism and the modern world. Mises begins by discussing the nature of human action and the role of economics in understanding human behavior. He then examines the history of economic systems, from primitive societies to modern capitalism. Mises argues that the success of capitalism is due to its ability to allocate resources efficiently and to promote innovation and technological progress. Throughout the book, Mises emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and the dangers of government intervention in the economy. He argues that government intervention, such as price controls and regulations, leads to inefficiency and economic stagnation. Theory and History is a seminal work in the field of economics and is widely regarded as one of Mises' most important contributions to the discipline. The book has been influential in shaping the thinking of economists and policymakers around the world, and continues to be studied and debated to this day.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.