Henry Hazlitt Quotes

A collection of quotes by Henry Hazlitt.

Henry Hazlitt was an American journalist, economist, and author, born on November 28, 1894, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his influential works in the field of economics, which made complex economic concepts accessible to a broad audience.

Hazlitt began his career as a journalist for various newspapers and magazines, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He eventually turned his focus to economics and became a staff member of the Financial Chronicle. Throughout his career, Hazlitt wrote numerous books and articles on economic theory, advocating for free-market principles and criticizing government intervention.

His most famous work, "Economics in One Lesson" (1946), aimed to explain the key principles of sound economic policy to the general public. The book remains a classic in the field, offering a persuasive argument against government intervention in the economy.

Hazlitt also served as an economic commentator and was a highly sought-after lecturer, known for his ability to present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. His writings continue to inspire and influence those interested in free-market economics.

Henry Hazlitt passed away on July 8, 1993, leaving behind a profound impact on the world of economics and a legacy of advocating for individual liberty and free markets.

The art of economics consists in looking not merely at the i

The art of economics consists in looking not merely at the immediate but at the longer effects of any act or policy it consists in tracing the consequences of that policy not merely for one group but for all groups.

Henry Hazlitt

Art

Economics is haunted by more fallacies than any other study

Economics is haunted by more fallacies than any other study known to man. This is no accident. The inherent difficulties of the subject would be great enough in any case, but they are multiplied a thousandfold by a factor that is insignificant in , say, physics, mathematics, or medicine -- the special pleading of selfish interests.

Henry Hazlitt

Economics

The first requisite of a sound monetary system is that it pu

The first requisite of a sound monetary system is that it put the least possible power over the quantity or quality of money in the hands of the politicians.

Henry Hazlitt

Money

The mounting burden of taxation not only undermines individu

The mounting burden of taxation not only undermines individual incentives to increased work and earnings, but in a score of ways discourages capital accumulation and distorts, unbalances, and shrinks production. Total real wealth and income is made smaller than it would otherwise be. On net balance there is more poverty rather than less.

Henry Hazlitt

Taxation