The Austrian School of Economics: A Brief Introduction by Eamonn Butler is a comprehensive guide to understanding the main ideas presented by the Austrian School of Economics. The book highlights key principles such as free markets, individual freedom, and capital, with an emphasis on the influence of such thinkers as Ludwig von Mises and Friedrich Hayek. Butler shows how understanding these principles can help individuals criticize the ways governments and central banks manage the economy. It also highlights the importance of elements such as time and ignorance in making economic decisions, making the book a suitable introduction for anyone wishing to understand the influence of the Austrian School on contemporary economic thought.