Google News delivered this Chicago Sun Times piece mentioning Mises in the context of a new book on education reform published by Hoover (HJ Walberg, Education and Capitalism). “Moreover, in the tradition of economist Ludwig von Mises and philosopher Ayn Rand, they ground their arguments in moral as well as practical terms.” The reference is great but the author the book is said to recommend vouchers, which have more in common with socialist rationing coupons than the market economy.
Mises actually wrote: “There is, in fact, only one solution: the state, the government, the laws must not in any way concern themselves with schooling or education. Public funds must not be used for such purposes. The rearing and instruction of youth must be left entirely to parents and to private associations and institutions.”
