Murray Rothbard (1926-1995) was a libertarian economist who extended the [[Austrian School of Economics]] to broader opposition to government. For example, Rothbard defended private [[monopolies]] while most economists view them as harmful.<ref>http://www.mises.org/story/1800</ref>
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Murray Rothbard (1926-1995) was a libertarian economist who extended the [[Austrian School of Economics]] to broader opposition to government. For example, Rothbard defended large, private firms (unlike many economists, Rothbard rejected the idea of free market [[monopolies]]) while most economists view them as harmful.<ref>http://www.mises.org/story/1800</ref>
Rothbard is praised by the Mises Institute, which continues to promote his work.
Rothbard is praised by the Mises Institute, which continues to promote his work.