Human Action
Ludwig von Mises
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Human Action
by Ludwig von Mises, Bettina Bien Greaves
Published
2007
Publisher
Liberty Fund, Incorporated
Pages
1128
ISBN-13
9781614878377
Description
"Human Action: A Treatise on Economics" is the first comprehensive treatise on economics written by a leading member of the modern Austrian school of economics. Von Mises contribution was very simple, yet at the same time extremely profound: he pointed out that the whole economy is the result of what individuals do. Individuals act, choose, cooperate, compete, and trade with one another. In this way Mises explained how complex market phenomena develop. Mises did not simply describe economic phenomena - prices, wages, interest rates, money, monopoly and even the trade cycle - he explained them as the outcomes of countless conscious, purposive actions, choices, and preferences of individuals, each of whom was trying as best as he or she could under the circumstances to attain various wants and ends and to avoid undesired consequences. Hence the title Mises chose for his economic treatise, "Human Action."
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How many pages are in Human Action?
This edition of Human Action has approximately 1128 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Human Action?
For most readers, Human Action typically takes between 23h 30m and 15h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 282,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 18h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 38 days • Estimated word count: 282,000 words
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What is the word count of Human Action?
The estimated word count for Human Action is approximately 282,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Human Action?
Human Action was written by Ludwig von Mises, Bettina Bien Greaves.
When was Human Action published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.