Ludwig von Mises Institute

Think TanksAlabama, United States11-50 Employees

The Ludwig von Mises Institute is a think tank based in Auburn, Alabama, founded in 1982 as a research and educational center for the Austrian School of economics, classical liberalism, and libertarian political theory. It functions as a major provider of educational materials, conferences, media, and literature that support the tradition represented by Ludwig von Mises. Its mission includes continuing the educational work associated with Mises, Hayek, and Rothbard in the pursuit of a freer, more prosperous world for individuals. It operates as a relatively small organization focused on research, education, and outreach in this field.

It organizes events and conferences such as the Austrian Economics Research Conference and the Libertarian Scholars Conference, and has produced media like the documentary Playing with Fire. In October 2025, the institute announced the appointment of economist Jonathan Newman, reflecting ongoing staff expansion.

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