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[Conza]

@Schmitto2121

I find it pretty astonishing how many teenagers are in this site. Very impressive.

Maybe, its not entirely accurate - some of the older crowd would prefer not to mention theirs? shrugs

20, M, Down Under. [:)]

[kiba]

@Schmitto2121

I find it pretty astonishing how many teenagers are in this site. Very impressive.

Indeed, Austrian economists’ entreprenurship is very impressive.

[Jon_Irenicus]

I thought so. I was a policital science major, then economics major and then i became a political economy major. I found political science to be annoying – it really just seems like what geography used to be. Real political economy (the old term for economics) is really a different approach than simply combining political science and economics. Trouble is that courses not with in the actual political economy department are generally taught by economics or political science professors. If it’s taught by a philosophy professor, you’ll be in luck.

Is it any good from a vocational perspective?

[angryrabbit]

Daniel Waite, 27 years old, GED, currently enrolled at the College of Southern Nevada, self-taught computer programmer.

Math is awesome.

[Luis_Buenaventura]

@Eric

Im 18 and a senior in high school. I play xbox alot lol, and thats about it. If you wanna add me my gamertag is, “s3r3n17y” s(three)r(three)n(one)(seven)y

Ah, yes how else to unite the Austrian community but through games (search for invitation by jupiterman94)!

[MacFall]

I’m Dan, I’m 24, I live in the Pittsburgh area.

I’m planning on going to Grove City to study economics (pending financial issues).

I’m both a Christian and a market anarchist. Run for your life.

[jtermine]

@Jon Irenicus

I thought so. I was a policital science major, then economics major and then i became a political economy major. I found political science to be annoying – it really just seems like what geography used to be. Real political economy (the old term for economics) is really a different approach than simply combining political science and economics. Trouble is that courses not with in the actual political economy department are generally taught by economics or political science professors. If it’s taught by a philosophy professor, you’ll be in luck.

Is it any good from a vocational perspective?

Sure. Paul Volker has an MA in Political Economy. And the lead federal prosecuter in the Enron accounting scandal was poli econ at Tulane. He spoke to handful of us when I was senior. He said political economy as an undergrad was the most challenging intellectual experience of his life – really prepared him to think critically through law school and his career.

I work for an energy company in Houston (go figure) and there’s always a demand for people who can think clearly and objectively. Houston is a nice place to start a career – cheap to live here, there are counter-cyclical industries (energy for both oil & gas and electricity, a massive medical center, and aerospace), and most of the population is transient so you don’t get a lot of “who you know” bull going on here. It’s tough getting a job anywhere, but it helps when you have enthusiasm and show you’re willing to learn the business. I mean, even in a “bad” job market there’s still a 90% employment rate.

[Justin_D]

My name is Justin DuBois. 23 yo. I attend CUNY - Manhattan/Baruch College in NYC.(though I live in North Jersey, Iam in process of moving into Brooklyn full time w/ my lovely girlfriend) I am a Economics and Finance Major. Since I doubt the job market will improve in a year and half, I will probably go for my masters. I’m an auto motive enthusiast, I have Turbo Lexus SC300 and a BMW E39 528i. I was construction materials salesman, so of course, I am laid off. In the mean time, I am studying/taking my life insurance/mortgage/securities license exams.(sponsored by Citi Group/Primerica) (mostly to improve my resume) then hope to take my Level 1 CFA when I graduate.

<-----And Yes, I have Lassiez Faire tattooed on my chest.

[Eduard_Gabriel_Munte]

Hi. My nick on this forums is my real name and I’m almost 21 years-old. I live in Bucharest, Romania, where I’m taking 2nd year undergrad courses for a Systems Engineering (Automation) major. That is, a BEng comprising computer science, electronics and control theory (and some management & marketing stuff, but that sucks).

My interests are mainly technical-oriented, but I’ve been studying macroeconomics mostly in my spare time.

I first made contact with Austrian theory at the end of the last summer. As for my political orientation, I’ve always been libertarian, even since I wasn’t aware of the name of this ideology. I used to (and still do) question regulation and why the state wants things to be done in a specific way. Until I found libertarian alternatives to democracy, I thought a technocratic state could be better but now I know it’s stupid.

Regarding my other interests, I’m currently developing for the Linux kernel in my spare time. Dunno why, but I’ve seen that open source people do tend to favour anarcho-capitalism (and libertarianism in general), like libregamewiki’s kiba (who I’ve surprinsingly met on these forums) and Eric S. Raymond.

[krazy_kaju]

@Justin D

I am a Economics and Finance Major.

That’s a good combo, IMO. I might do that.

[Eduard_Gabriel_Munte]

Perhaps a moderator could merge this with the other similar thread.

[Justin_D]

I decided to both for a few reasons.

1. Its only a difference of a few extra classes, as they share all other requirements. Double major or major/minor between these two is simple IMHO.

2. I went in to Finance to make money(beyond my fascination of banking), and Economics as more of a passion.

3. Especially now, finance companies and their investors are re-evaluating their motives and advisor’s. Fresh blood and new insight will be needed.

4. Since they share lots of material, go over the same thing a few times will happen, making learning and grasping(along with passing well) very easy.

5. Obviously, a grasp of sound economics allows making calls and trends much easier. Look at how all the Austrians call every disaster in history. While other “standard” economists get it wrong consistently.

6. Looks better on the resume. Shows strength to handle workloads and analytical skills.

[MatthewF]

Matthew here:

I’m 27 and from Happy Valley, Oregon. Even though it’s a statist paradise I will always live here.

I’m a salesperson and I love it. I want money and lots of it. Plus I have 5 kids to feed.

I ran for State Representative when I was 21. As a Libertarian…

My Porn: history, politics, and economics.

I like to fight, drink, gamble, dirt bike, read, nap, and eat burritos.

I want to run for Governor in 2018 as an Anarchist.

[Moxxar]

I’m M. I lurk here everyday, but I’m too impressed by all you guy’s knowledge to post. I’m 20 years old and live in Holland with a beautiful girlfriend on the other side of the country. I work two jobs, study PoliSci + a bit of Law in my spare time. Thinking about doing my masters in Economic History or/and American history. Anyone got any good tips on those? I’m also doing an internship for someone high profile in the Dutch parliament…

My goal is to try to set up a well organised libertarian/classical-liberal organisation/movement in my country. If you guys in the States think you are in the shit…don’t come to Holland.

I got to the Mises institute via Friedman’s free to choose when I was eighteen. Before then I never even heard of the term ‘libertarian’ and considered Friedman to be very radical… i know… I have the Dutch education system to think for that. After that came Hayek–> saw Ron Paul → lewrockwell.com → mises institute → reading Mises himself. And now there is no way back… What can I say, I love freedom

[Fluery]

My name is Jake, I’m 16 years old and live in Massachusetts. I go to Lawrence Academy as a sophomore. Interests of mine are music, sports, politics, reading, and working out.

I became interested in Ron Paul a little over a year ago, and then I was persuaded by somebody on a forum to sink more into anarcho-capitalism and I found this site through a link he sent me. I’m still learning a lot, and developing my opinions. The other site related to this I like to read is lrc.

[wombatron]

@Eduard - Gabriel Munteanu

Perhaps a moderator could merge this with the other similar thread.

Done! And thanks for the heads-up

[10Brandonr]

For personal reasons, is there any way I can remove my name (at least my last) from my original post?

[DanielMuffinburg]

22 male Berkeley

[J_Russell_Wagner]

I’m (unsurprisingly) J. Russell Wagner,19, and I currently attend Iona College for History Education. Someone has to indoctrinate the children, right? [;)]

[liberty_student]

@10Brandonr

For personal reasons, is there any way I can remove my name (at least my last) from my original post?

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