Quote by Ludwig von Mises on Bureaucracy and Administration

„Only to bureaucrats can the idea occur that establishing new offices, promulgating new decrees, and increasing the number of government employees alone can be described as positive and beneficial measures.“

Ludwig von MisesLudwig von Mises criticizes the notion that more bureaucracy automatically means positive measures.
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Ludwig von Mises was an Austrian economist, social philosopher, and one of the leading figures of the Austrian School of economics.

Ludwig von Mises's critical reflection on bureaucracy and government administration.


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Ludwig von Mises quote about bureaucracy, government offices, and administrative measures

Ludwig von Mises (1881–1973) was a prominent Austrian economist and social philosopher, known for his contributions to the Austrian School of economics. He significantly influenced libertarian and free-market economic theory and was a critic of socialism and interventionism.

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