Israel Kirzner

Economist and author with significant contributions

Israel Kirzner - Economist and author with significant contributions
Born

February 13th, 1930
95 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An English-American economist and academic, contributed significantly to the field of Austrian economics. Developed the concept of entrepreneurship as a process of discovery, emphasizing the role of entrepreneurs in market dynamics. Wrote extensively on the subject, including influential works such as 'Competition and Entrepreneurship'. Served as a professor at New York University, helping to shape the study of economics through a lens of market processes. Engaged with the Mises Institute and advocated for free market principles.

Developed the concept of entrepreneurship as discovery

Authored 'Competition and Entrepreneurship'

Professorship at New York University

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