Meaning of the word hayek in English

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hayek

US /ˈhaɪ.ɛk/
UK /ˈhaɪ.ɛk/

Noun

Friedrich Hayek (1899–1992), an Austrian-born British economist and political philosopher known for his defense of classical liberalism and free-market capitalism.

Example:
The economic theories of Hayek greatly influenced conservative thought in the 20th century.
Students of economics often study Hayek's critiques of central planning.