“Existence, faculties, and assimilation — in other words, personality, freedom, and property; this is man in a nutshell.”
These words come from Frédéric Bastiat (1801–1850), the French economist and journalist remembered for making powerful economic ideas clear, accessible, and memorable.
Inspired by Bastiat’s style and legacy, Bastiat Scrolls is Students For Liberty South Asia’s publication platform for promoting libertarian thought. Through original essays and selected reprints, the Scrolls aim to strengthen liberty-oriented discourse in South Asia and beyond.
Reflecting Bastiat’s tradition of clear reasoning, public argument, and engagement, Bastiat Scrolls welcomes disagreement, thoughtful inquiry, and serious engagement with competing ideas. The platform seeks to create space not only for persuasion, but also for open debate, intellectual curiosity with questions of liberty.
Published twice a month, Bastiat Scrolls offers students and young professionals a space to explore how libertarian ideas apply to today’s political, economic, and social debates. In exceptional circumstances, particularly when a topic is timely, trending, or calls for a prompt rebuttal, the Scrolls may publish more frequently. We also welcome guest submissions from experts who share a commitment to liberty and reasoned debate.
The Bastiat Scrolls initiative is led by Dyuti Pandya, former Academic Coordinator at Students For Liberty South Asia (2020–2022).
Editors: Dyuti Pandya and Oscar Gilles Lewis, SFL Coordinator, UK, and Managing Editor at Speak Freely
Socials: Ketevani Kadagishvili
Submissions
Bastiat Scrolls welcomes submissions that engage critically with contemporary issues through a libertarian lens. We encourage essays that are original, well-reasoned, accessible, and willing to engage seriously with differing viewpoints. Submissions should contribute meaningfully to ongoing conversations about freedom, responsibility, markets, governance, culture, and society.
While Bastiat Scrolls is rooted in pro-liberty values, we welcome thoughtful debate, constructive disagreement, and rebuttals where they advance clarity and understanding.
Word Limit: 900-1200 words
Submission Guidelines
Your scroll should:
In some cases, the Bastiat Scrolls team may consider longer submissions of up to 1,500 words, provided the piece presents a clear, focused, and well-developed argument. Longer essays should justify their length through depth of analysis, strong structure, and a meaningful contribution to the debate, rather than repetition or unnecessary detail.
