First published in 1978 and then revised and updated in 1986, this classic title by Stephen Littlechild provides a brief account of the origins and resurgence of interest in the Austrian School of economics. Originally written to offer an introduction to the Austrian School, the title also offered an account of how Austrian economic insights could be applied to then contemporary policy issues. Despite the book's age, its accessible style and timeless insight mean that is still of interest to scholars and general readers today.