Improved Title: Money and Inflation for Investors

In the 1960s, Ludwig von Mises, the renowned economist, delivered frequent lectures on the topics of money and inflation. Bettina Bien Greaves, a diligent scholar, was present at these lectures, taking detailed shorthand notes. For a considerable period, Ms. Greaves has been working tirelessly to transcribe and compile these lectures, and the results are now available, offering a truly fantastic opportunity.

Having access to this remarkable work is akin to having Mises himself as your personal tutor, guiding you through the intricacies of money and inflation in a casual, conversational manner and using plain, easy-to-understand language. Mises is widely regarded as the prophet of the 20th century on these crucial subjects, and this collection presents his comprehensive intellectual apparatus on these matters.

While it is true that this book is not technically authored by Mises himself, as it does not bear his direct signature, these lectures are undoubtedly his own. They provide an invaluable glimpse into the workings of Mises' incredible mind, offering insights that are of paramount importance to our collective future.

In her explanation, Ms. Greaves recounts that upon the establishment of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) in 1946, Ludwig von Mises became a part-time adviser, a position he held until his passing in 1973. Whenever FEE organized a seminar in Irvington, if Mises was in the vicinity, he would make the trip from New York City, where he resided with his wife, Margit, to address the participants. The topic of his lectures often centered around the pressing issue of inflation.

Ms. Greaves herself attended all of these lectures, diligently taking shorthand notes and later transcribing them. The idea occurred to her that by integrating eight to ten of Mises' lectures on inflation, delivered during the 1960s, and eliminating any duplications, she could produce a cohesive and comprehensive piece.

Mises, it seems, was not fond of having his oral remarks quoted or published, as he believed they did not reflect the meticulous care and precision he devoted to his written works. However, Ms. Greaves maintains that the edited lectures she has compiled do not, in any way, misrepresent Mises' ideas. Instead, they reveal his unpretentious manner and the informal, simple style he employed when speaking to students.

Mises often rephrased and repeated his ideas for emphasis, a technique that was sometimes perceived as "simplistic" by his critics. They argued that he made economic subjects appear overly clear and simple. But it was precisely this approach that enabled even those without any prior background in economics to understand and appreciate the profound insights he shared.

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