The Marginal Revolutionaries

This audiobook explores the history of the Austrian School of Economics, tracing its evolution from the coffeehouses of imperial Vienna to its contemporary influence, particularly within the American right. Janek Wasserman presents a collective biography of key figures like Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich Hayek, and Joseph Schumpeter, highlighting their opposition to mainstream economics and their focus on individualism. The narrative contextualizes their philosophies against the backdrop of significant geopolitical upheaval, including the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the ensuing turmoil of war and exile.