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Hans-Hermann Hoppe

A German economist, Hoppe radicalized anarcho-capitalism, defending absolute private property and criticizing democracy as a system that erodes freedom, proposing social orders based on voluntary contract.

Closest spectrum
Libertarian
Associated ideology
Hoppean Libertarianism
Closest personality
Ron Paul
Portrait of Hans-Hermann Hoppe
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Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Very strong · Federal
    Federal93%
    Unitary8%
  • Representation

    Leaning · Autocracy
    Democracy43%
    Autocracy58%
  • Power

    Very strong · Liberty
    Security6%
    Liberty94%
  • Immigration

    Strong · Assimilation
    Assimilation80%
    Multiculturalism20%
  • Diplomacy

    Strong · Pacifist
    Militarist20%
    Pacifist80%
  • Intervention

    Strong · Non-interventionist
    Non-interventionist73%
    Nationalist28%
  • Economy

    Very strong · Private
    Public3%
    Private98%
  • Control

    Very strong · Free market
    Planning4%
    Free market96%
  • Trade

    Strong · Globalism
    Protectionism16%
    Globalism84%
  • Religion

    Balanced
    Irreligious55%
    Religious45%
  • Morality

    Strong · Traditionalist
    Progressive28%
    Traditionalist73%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Technology
    Technology63%
    Biology38%

What sets Hans-Hermann Hoppe apart

Most unusual position

Structure

Hans-Hermann Hoppe leans further toward federal than 97% of the 416 personalities in the catalog.

Personality median 35Hans-Hermann Hoppe 93

Of all the axes, Structure is where Hans-Hermann Hoppe stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Technology

On Technology, Hans-Hermann Hoppe sits practically at the catalog median.

Personality median 60Hans-Hermann Hoppe 63

Here they share common ground with most personalities.