Tag Archives: Economics

It’s the Free Market… Really

Posted on January 31, 2012 by David Deerson

Every first Saturday of the month in Carroboro, North Carolina (Chapel Hill’s hipster outgrowth), an event called “Really Really Free Market” takes place.  Essentially, it is a flea market where everything is free.  People congregate to give away used retail … Continue reading →

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Scholarships to Study Free Markets

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Blayne Bennett

National University of La Jolla, CA (www.nu.edu) has a limited number of scholarships available for three online, undergraduate courses that focus on free-market economics and the philosophical foundations of capitalism.  These scholarships are being funded by a grant from the … Continue reading →

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FSU’s Koch ‘Scandal’: Students Rally to Support Economics Programs

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Brandon Wasicsko

For full disclosure, Students For Liberty receives support from the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation. Early last month, there began a miniature media storm regarding the terms of a 2008 agreement between Florida State University and the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation, whereby … Continue reading →

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Liberty Forum Online Presents Luca Gattoni-Celli: Against the Concept of Economic Nationalism

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Irena Schneider

SFL Liberty Forum Online* Presents: Luca Gattoni-Celli, Junior at the College of Charleston *Serving as a daily exchange for students’ ideas, the Liberty Forum publishes short articles, thought pieces and academic abstracts on the SFL website. Articles may be submitted … Continue reading →

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Political Economy and Economic Imperialism: Why Economics is Necessary for Understanding the World

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Irena Schneider

Wednesday, April 6, 8PM-9PM Eastern/Standard Time Join us for our first April webinar next Wednesday at 8PM on your computer! We bring a rockstar scholar to YOUR living room to discuss a crucial lesson to take back to your campuses. … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul Seeks Young Economist Staffer

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brandon Wasicsko

From LewRockwell.com: Ron Paul has been named chairman of the Domestic Monetary Policy subcommittee, and will have one committee staffer. Ron and his chief of staff Jeff Deist are looking for a smart, young economist, “thoroughly Austrian, and preferably with an advanced … Continue reading →

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Give the Gift of Liberty: Liya’s Story

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Liya Palagashvili

If you are an Economics student at George Mason University, you do not have to look very far to find a liberty –lover in the department.  In fact, it is a pretty cozy environment here at GMU Econ. So cozy … Continue reading →

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The Little Guide to Gustave de Molinari

Posted on November 17, 2010 by admin

Little Guides to Big Ideas is the Institute for Humane Studies‘ newest educational series. Each post is an introduction to an important libertarian thinker, written to give liberty-minded students a starting point. These guides are meant as samples, not summaries, of the … Continue reading →

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The Little Guide to Julian Simon

Posted on October 25, 2010 by admin

Little Guides to Big Ideas is Students for Liberty’s newest educational series. Each post is an introduction to an important libertarian thinker, written to give liberty-minded students a starting point. These guides are meant as samples, not summaries, of the … Continue reading →

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Tired of Meddling Government? Sink Or Swim! — A Seasteading Business Model Contest Open to Young Entrepreneurs

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Irena Schneider

Calling all bright entrepreneurs with a knack for business! The Seasteading Institute is launching a contest that will allow you to create a plan to settle a new horizon – literally – in the ocean. Entrants in the contest must … Continue reading →

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