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The son of a well-known rabbi and Talmudist, Kirzner was born in London, England and came to the United States via South Africa.
He received his BA summa cum laude from Brooklyn College in 1954, an MBA in 1955 and Ph.D from New York University in 1957 when he was studying under Ludwig von MisesLudwig von Mises ( September 29, 1881, Lwow October 10, 1973) was a notable economist and a major influence on the modern Libertarian movement. He was born in Austria-Hungary and subsequently taught at the University of Vienna in the years 1913 to 1934, w.
His major work is in the economics of entrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship is the practice of starting new organizations, particularly new businesses. Entrepreneurship is often a difficult undertaking, as a majority of new US business fail. Entrepreneurial activities are substantially different depending on the and ethics and economics. He is a professor at New York University. He is the leading authority on Ludwig von Mises' thinking and methodology in economics.
Some of his major works on economics include:
Kirzner is also an ordained Ultra Orthodox Judaism rabbi and a brilliant scholar of TalmudThe Talmud is considered an authoritative record of rabbinic discussions on Jewish law, Jewish ethics, customs, legends and stories. It is a fundamental source of legislation, customs, case histories and moral exhortations. The Talmud comprises two compon, he serves as the rabbi of the congregation once headed by his father in Brooklyn, New York. He is one of the most famous disciples of Rabbi Isaac Hutner, the late dean of the Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin, where he studied for many years during the same years he obtained his academic training. Kirzner is an authority on Hutner's writings and is one of the few official editors of all sources that Hutner quotes.