Murray Rothbard

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1. When was Murray Rothbard born?March 2, 1926
2. Where was Murray Rothbard born?New York City, USA
3. What is Murray Rothbard known for?Founding theoretician of anarcho-capitalism and a central figure in 20th-century American libertarianism
4. What is the career?Economist, economic historian, political theorist, activist, and author of over twenty books
5. What is the related topics?Libertarianism, Austrian Economics, Anarcho-capitalism, Free-market economics, Non-aggression principle
6. Who was Murray Rothbard?Murray Rothbard was a thinker who believed people could run everything without a government boss. He was a major figure in libertarianism and wrote about anarcho-capitalism.

Anarcho-capitalism: A political philosophy advocating for the abolition of the state and the organization of society through private property, free markets, and voluntary contracts.
Praxeology: A methodological approach that deduces economic and social principles from the axiom of purposeful human action.
Austrian School of Economics: A school of economic thought emphasizing methodological individualism, subjective value, and the importance of free markets, often critical of state intervention.
Non-aggression Principle (NAP): A libertarian ethical principle stating that it is illegitimate to initiate or threaten force against another person or their property.