Hayek, in my view, is the leading economic thinker of the 20th century.

- Vernon L. Smith

After graduating in engineering I went to the University of Kansas to get an MA in economics as a vehicle for allowing me to decide if I wanted to co…

- Vernon L. Smith

Caltech was a meat grinder like I could never have imagined.

- Vernon L. Smith

Yes, long hours and a hard life for my parents, but for a six to seven year old every new day dawned with fresh excitement when you have not a care i…

- Vernon L. Smith

I can still memory - taste the fresh buttermilk pancakes and hot buttermilk biscuits - both made with lard! - that were cooked on the top, or in the …

- Vernon L. Smith

After my stellar first grade academic achievements, I continued to perform well in the city primary schools - except for penmanship, which was not my…

- Vernon L. Smith

I still have my original social security card signed when I was 13.

- Vernon L. Smith