Lecture 5 of 13 · Ludwig von Mises Archives
On Money
Human cooperation means that everybody tries to contribute to the improvement of human conditions. It is in the market that I give something in order that you give something. Exchange leads to higher standards of living. Voluntary exchanges create civilization.
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