Hayek

American

[hah-yek] / ˈhɑ yɛk /

noun

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

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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David Beckham served as best man and Salma Hayek, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis Fonsi were on the guest list.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

“It is high time . . . that we take our ignorance more seriously,” Hayek memorably observed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Kahlo's story was adapted into a biographical film starring Salma Hayek in 2002, telling her story of her rocky relationship with her husband, artist Diego Rivera, and her injuries.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

At the same time, actors like Rosie Perez, Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lopez were also making great strides for Latinas in film.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

As a rule, a student of economics should always read up on the Nobel laureates, but Hayek never inspired me.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas

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