A Research Agenda for Austrian Economics

Elgar Research Agendas

Edited by Steven Horwitz, Distinguished Professor of Free Enterprise, Department of Economics, Ball State University and Louis Rouanet, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Finance, University of Texas El Paso, US

This thought-provoking Research Agenda examines various themes within economic studies that have become active areas of commentary for economists of the Austrian School. Contributors establish their own distinctive interpretations of how an Austrian Research Agenda should appear, displaying plainly that there is no set dogma within Austrian economics.

‘The wide-ranging chapters in this volume will be of great interest to scholars from across the social sciences. They demonstrate that Austrian economics remains a lively and progressive research program with important contributions to make to the most pressing issues in contemporary scholarship and policy.’
– Christopher Coyne, George Mason University, US

‘A Research Agenda for Austrian Economics offers an overview of the most recent contributions of modern Austrian economics to some of the most pressing issues of political economy. The chapter authors are highly regarded scholars in their area of expertise and do a remarkable job summarizing the latest research in their field. More importantly, they demonstrate how Austrian economics is usefully contributing to that literature and identify research avenues for future work in Austrian economics. This book will be particularly useful for young scholars seeking to learn how to conduct relevant and cutting-edge research in Austrian economics.’
– Daniel J. Smith, Middle Tennessee State University, US

‘Austrian economics is steeped in history. But what of its future? To find out, A Research Agenda for Austrian Economics taps some of the tradition’s most prolific young scholars. Their chapters leave no doubt that the future of Austrian economics is bright. And Louis Rouanet’s opening address to fellow Austrians is magnificent.’
– Peter T. Leeson, George Mason University, US

‘The Austrian School was most clearly distinguished from mainstream economics in the latter half of the twentieth century as a result of the socialist calculation debate. With that issue settled, this book shows that the Austrian School’s ideas remain relevant to contemporary economic issues.’
– Randall G. Holcombe, Florida State University, US