What if every organization, policy, or team process ultimately dependsless on metrics and more on the individual choices that drive them?In Part 1 of Free Ideas: When Economics Inspires Work,Jessica traces the origins of the Austrian School—from CarlMenger’s 1871 insight that value is subjective to the school’simplications for modern HR. Learn why treating employees asdecision-making individuals—not as interchangeable units—changeshow you design motivation, retention, and flexible work in 2025.

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