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Hayek

American  
[hah-yek] / ˈhɑ yɛk /

noun

  1. Friedrich August von 1899–1992, British economist and political philosopher, born in Austria: shared Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 1974 with Gunnar Myrdal.


Hayek British  
/ ˈhɑɪjək /

noun

  1. Friedrich August von. 1899–1992, British economist and political philosopher, born in Austria: noted for his advocacy of free-market ideas; shared the Nobel prize for economics 1974

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“There’s nothing in their background that screams Hayek,” said Daniel Lansberg-Rodriguez of Aurora Macro Strategies.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Women have always had to fight to have a voice or control over our destiny,” Hayek Pinault stated during the premiere of the show’s press conference.

From Salon

But before Hayek and Mises, greed lacked a sophisticated theoretical foundation.

From Salon

Snoop Dogg, Salma Hayek and Halle Berry are among the celebrities who have served as torch bearers for this edition of the global sporting showcase.

From Los Angeles Times

Which is why many are now looking toward factory pigs and swine, said Matthew Hayek, assistant professor of Environmental Studies at New York University in the Department of Environmental Studies.

From Los Angeles Times