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“There prevails on a free labor market a tendency toward full employment.” quote by Ludwig von Mises
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“There prevails on a free labor market a tendency toward full employment.”

Ludwig von Mises

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Source Book: Human Action by Ludwig von Mises, 1949

In a free labor market, natural forces tend toward full employment, assuming no external distortions.

In simple terms: Free markets naturally move toward full employment.

Key Takeaway

Support policies that reduce market distortions.

Themes

economics freedom employment market dynamics

Mood

analytical objective

Type

theoretical educational

When to use this quote

  • policy analysis
  • business planning
  • educational curricula
  • public debate

Key Concepts

classical liberalism economic theory labor economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What factors prevent full employment in practice?
  • How can policy reduce market distortions?
A Different Perspective

Real‑world labor markets face frictions and regulations that can impede full employment.

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