Anna Shnaidman

Anna Shnaidman is a Strategy Consultant holding a Master’s Degree in Political Communication. She’s also a dedicated Chapter Leader of the Ladies of Liberty Alliance (LOLA) in Israel and an alumnus of Students For Liberty (SFL). With a passion for liberty and equality, Anna actively encourages women’s engagement in politics and advocates for social change through her work with LOLA. Her experiences with SFL have further enriched her advocacy for individual rights and personal freedoms, making her a prominent figure in the realm of political communication and activism.

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The Secret Economic Theory Behind the $100,000 Birkin Bag

10/22/2024 Mises Wire Anna Shnaidman

In 1984, Jean-Louis Dumas, CEO of a struggling French fashion house, found himself consumed with thoughts of how to not only revive but surpass the glory Hermès had once known. Four years into his...

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The Secret Economic Theory Behind the $100,000 Birkin Bag

11/26/2024 Anna Shnaidman

The iconic Hermès Birkin bag helps illustrate Carl Menger’s “Theory of the Good,” and Ludwig von Mises’s explanation of human action.

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