Murray Rothbard

Murray Rothbard was an influential economist and political theorist known for his contributions to libertarianism, a philosophy advocating for individual liberty, limited government, and free markets. He argued for the principle of self-ownership and believed that all interactions should be voluntary and consensual. Rothbard was a strong critic of government intervention in the economy and social issues, promoting a society organized around private property and personal responsibility. His works integrated ideas from classical liberalism, Austrian economics, and anarcho-capitalism, making him a key figure in modern libertarian thought.