About
Hans-Hermann Hoppe is a German-American academic known for his association with Austrian School economics and anarcho-capitalism. He is also associated with right-wing libertarianism. He was a professor of economics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, from 1986 to 2008. He is a senior fellow of the Mises Institute. Hoppe is known for his controversial views on democracy and political philosophy, having founded the Property and Freedom Society in 2006.
Career Timeline
Joins UNLV Faculty
Hoppe joins the faculty at UNLV, beginning his career in academia.
Publishes 'Democracy'
Publishes 'Democracy: The God That Failed', outlining his political philosophy.
Founds Property Society
Founds the Property and Freedom Society, advancing his political views.
Retires from UNLV
Retires from UNLV, continuing his work independently.
Relocates to Turkey
Relocates to Turkey, continuing his academic and political work.
Continued Writings, Conferences
Continues writing and giving conference presentations, promoting his controversial views.
Niche Influence, Limited Recognition
Hoppe maintains a niche following in libertarian circles, but has little mainstream recognition.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026