Hayek: His Life and Thought (3 Parts)

Synopsis

Friedrich Hayek, awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1974, talks about the major events in his life and the gradual refinement of his ideas. The interviews cover his contributions to economic and political philosophy over 50 years, his analysis of the flaws of economic planning and his view of socialism as the fatal conceit.
2: Hayek’s discussion of the theories of John Maynard Keynes whom he knew well at Cambridge during World War 2.
3: Hayek reviews events of the past 20 years and the recent watershed in economic thought provoked by the resurgence and refinement of classical liberal ideas and the growing influence on public debate around the world.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 3 x 25 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

Sale

Documentation

Accompanying introductory booklet.

Uses

6th-form students, polytechnics, universities.

Subjects

Economics

Keywords

biographies; economics theory; Hayek, Friedrich A von

Credits

Director

Cecil Petty

Producer

Eben Wilson

Cast

John O’Sullivan

Production Company

Name

Video Arts Television

Distributor

Name

Institute of Economic Affairs