Mario J. Rizzo

Mario J. Rizzo is Professor of Economics at New York University, holding dual leadership roles as Director of the Program on the Foundations of the Market Economy in the Department of Economics and Co-director of the Classical Liberal Institute at the NYU Law School.

His research centers on Austrian Economics, Behavioral Economics, and Public Policy, with seminal contributions to understanding time and ignorance in economic processes, Kirzner's market process theory, and equilibrium concepts. His work critically examines the philosophical foundations of market economies while challenging paternalistic applications of behavioral insights.

Professor Rizzo has co-authored influential books including 'Austrian Economics Re-Examined' and 'Escaping Paternalism', with extensive publications addressing Ludwig Lachmann's theories, South Royalton conference legacies, and Milton Friedman's unintended consequences. His complete scholarly output is accessible through his academic profile.