Ludwig von Mises: "The marvelous achievements of the British administration in India were overshadowed by the vain arrogance and stupid race pride of the white man." - Omnipotent Government
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| Ludwig von Mises | The available supply of every commodity is limited. If it were not scarce with regard to the demand of the public, the thing in question would not be considered an economic good, and no price would be paid for it. | Human Action | p. 356; p. 359 | Scarcity |