The Fight for Freedom Needs Both Scholars and Political Activists

11/19/2020 Ryan McMaken Tho Bishop

Murray Rothbard was enthusiastic about fighting for laissez-faire and freedom through both scholarship and political activism. He wasn’t afraid to push freedom and free markets with everyone he could, including academics, politicians, the media, and the public.

Additional Resources

“3 Reasons the Left Keeps Winning” by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_41_1

“Why GOP Loyalists and Candidates Keep Moving Left” by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_41_2

“Both Theory and Praxis: Rothbard’s Plan for Laissez-Faire Activism” by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_41_3

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