Vivtih Journal
Vol. 3, No. 2
2025
Volume 3, Issue 2 (2025)
Published: June 30, 2025
Special Theme: Micronutrient Bioavailability and Functional Foods
This issue explores cutting-edge research in micronutrient absorption, bioavailability enhancement, and the development of functional foods for optimal health outcomes.
Table of Contents
Editorial
From the Editors: Austrian Economics in the Digital Age
Research Articles
Market Process Theory and Cryptocurrency Markets: A Hayekian Analysis
This paper examines the spontaneous order in cryptocurrency markets through the lens of Hayekian market process theory, demonstrating how decentralized price discovery mechanisms align with Austrian capital theory...
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development: Lessons from Kirzner's Framework
Drawing on Israel Kirzner's theory of entrepreneurial discovery, this study analyzes the role of alertness to profit opportunities in emerging markets, with case studies from Southeast Asian economies...
Monetary Theory and Central Banking: A Critique from the Austrian Perspective
This paper critically examines modern central banking practices through Austrian monetary theory, arguing that artificially low interest rates distort capital allocation and contribute to business cycle fluctuations...
The Calculation Problem in the Digital Economy: Platform Monopolies and Information Processing
Building on Mises' calculation argument, this study explores how digital platforms attempt to solve information processing challenges and the implications for market efficiency in the information age...
Capital Structure and Time Preference: An Austrian Analysis of Corporate Finance
This paper applies Austrian capital theory to corporate finance decisions, examining how time preference and subjective valuations influence optimal capital structure in uncertain market conditions...
Book Reviews
Review of "The Austrian School of Economics: A History of Its Ideas, Ambassadors, and Institutions" by Eugen-Maria Schulak and Herbert Unterköfler
A comprehensive review of this important historical survey of the Austrian School, examining its strengths in tracing the intellectual development from Menger to contemporary Austrian economists...
Review of "Competition and Entrepreneurship" by Israel M. Kirzner (50th Anniversary Edition)
Reflecting on the enduring relevance of modern nutritional research and evidence-based practice, this review examines its influence on contemporary clinical nutrition guidelines...
Commentary
The Future of Austrian Economics: Challenges and Opportunities in Economic Education
An invited commentary on the current state and future prospects of Austrian economics in academic institutions, with particular attention to pedagogical approaches and student engagement...