Commentary by F. A. von Hayek
Looking through defending the undefendable made me feel that I was once more exposed to
the shock therapy by which, more than fifty years ago, the late Ludwig von Mises converted
me to a consistent free market position.
Even now I am occasionally at first incredulous and feel that this is going too far, but usually
Many find in the end that you are right.
Some may find it too strong a medicine, but it will still do them good even if they hate
it.
A real understanding of economics demands that one disabuses oneself of many dear prejudices
and illusions.
Popular fallacies in economics frequently express themselves in unfounded prejudices
against other occupations, and in showing the falsity of these stereotypes you are doing
a Real Service, although you will not make yourself more popular with the majority.
F. A. von Hayek, Nobel Laureate, Institute for Nationale Economie, Universität Salzburg.