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“All rational action is economic. All economic activity is rational action. All rational action is in the first place individual action. Only the individual thinks. Only the individual reasons. Only the individual acts.” quote by Ludwig von Mises
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““All rational action is economic. All economic activity is rational action. All rational action is in the first place individual action. Only the individual thinks. Only the individual reasons. Only the individual acts.””

Ludwig von Mises

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Source Book: Human Action, 1949

All economic activity is rational individual action; economics is rooted in personal choice.

In simple terms: Economic action is rational individual choice.

Key Takeaway

Recognize personal agency in markets.

Themes

economics individualism rationality

Mood

analytical objective

Type

economic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal finance
  • entrepreneurship
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

human action choice theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you make rational choices?
  • What biases affect you?
A Different Perspective

Collective factors also influence markets.

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