What did Mises have to say about Anarcho-Capitalism? Do you think he might have joined the movement had it been more established? What was his beliefs on the thought of PDA’s etc.?
To my knowledge, Mises argued against anarchism in any form. His arguments against anarchism are somewhat similar to Rand’s. Mises seemed to think that a state legal system protecting private property is a necessary prerequisite for a free market and that anarchism would lack such an enforcement mechanism.
I don’t think he would have joined the movement. He knew Rothbard well but I don’t think he ever agreed with Rothbard’s views on an anarchic libertarian society. I understand this to be the biggest difference in their views.
Yuck! It’s always funny to see someone defend the free-market except for one industry.