Mark Thornton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Mark Thornton is an American economist who adheres to the principles of the Austrian school. Thornton received his B.S. from St. Bonaventure University (1982), and his Ph.D. from Auburn University (1989). Thornton has been described by the Advocates for Self-Government as 'one of America's experts on the economics of illegal drugs.' Thornton has written extensively on that topic, as well as on the economics of the American Civil War, and public finance. ..."
Images
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Associations
Senior Fellow, Ludwig von Mises Institute
Web Pages
Mark-Thornton - Libertarian
Advocates for Self-Government
Advocates for Self-Government
Writings
The Origin of Economic Theory: A Portrait of Richard Cantillon (1680-1734)
Related Topic: Richard Cantillon
"It seems clear that Cantillon was an important influence on the development of Austrian economics, and that he can be considered a member of the Austrian School. ... Indeed, the origins of economic theory itself can be traced to Cantillon. William Stanley Jevons ... called the Essai ... the 'Cradle of Political Economy.'"
Related Topic: Richard Cantillon
"It seems clear that Cantillon was an important influence on the development of Austrian economics, and that he can be considered a member of the Austrian School. ... Indeed, the origins of economic theory itself can be traced to Cantillon. William Stanley Jevons ... called the Essai ... the 'Cradle of Political Economy.'"
Interviews
Mark Thornton Interview, by Scott Horton, The Weekend Interview Show with Scott Horton
Two audio interviews: 20 Nov 2004 and 14 May 2005
Two audio interviews: 20 Nov 2004 and 14 May 2005
Books Authored
The Economics of Prohibition, Nov 1991
Related Topic: Prohibition
Related Topic: Prohibition
- ISBN 0874803756
: Hardcover, University of Utah Press, 1991
- ISBN 0874803799
: Paperback, University of Utah Press, 1991
Videos
A Five Minute Tour of the Mises Institute, The Motorhome Diaries, 15 Jul 2009
Related Topic: Ludwig von Mises Institute
Mark provides a tour and brief history of the institute to the Motorhome Diaries crew