After a career of serious theoretical study in economic research, Ludwig von Mises turned his focus to one of the great riddles of all time for him: figuring out why intellectuals despise capitalism. He then investigates the opinions from a wide range of perspectives, including the structure of academic institutions, popular culture, and how vices such as jealously and envy impact philosophy. All of these factors contribute to individuals failing to understand the obvious advantages of economic liberty over regulations. His remarks on intellectual resentment struck a raw nerve. Mises expertly extracts the anti-capitalist slant from current fiction and popular culture in general—and it still amazes how relevant his story is in our day, maybe more than it ever was.
