

Trying old ideas (again)
“Markets are rarely perfect, but neither are government interventions.” Just because an idea is old, tried, proven, and true, it does not mean that it will take hold. The time must be right for it
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“Markets are rarely perfect, but neither are government interventions.” Just because an idea is old, tried, proven, and true, it does not mean that it will take hold. The time must be right for it
Australia is like a cyclist who has stopped peddling. We have been travelling for some time, not under our own steam, but with the momentum of the past and the good fortunes of the road
Mannkal was recently the host of noted Australian ‘living legend’ Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC, FAHA, FASSA. Below is a series of videos of the event in which Professor Blainey was the keynote address as well
Growing up I learned to optimise every resource, which instilled in me a fascination with institutional efficiency. At the CIS Liberty and Society Conference, Chris Berg’s session “Australia’s Classical Liberal Tradition to Techno-Optimism” wove together
Among the many enlightening sessions at the Liberty and Society Conference hosted by the Centre for Independent Studies, Dr. Stephen Kirchner’s exploration of classical liberalism’s approach to international relations stood out as particularly valuable. Dr.
Going into my General Winter Internship at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in London, I had little clue what to expect working in an unfamiliar workplace, particularly as someone who has lived in Perth
Lorraine Finlay’s thought-provoking session titled ‘Are Human Rights Nonsense on Stilts?’ offered a powerful exploration into the philosophical, legal, and practical dimensions of liberty in modern democracies. Rooted in a classical liberal framework, her discussion
After a few weeks exploring WA’s crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches, I departed the banks of the Swan River and travelled across our sunburnt country to Australia’s mother city, Sydney. A wee bit busier
My internship with Atlas network had me working on projects that connected policy, economics, and real-world impact. It was fast-paced, full of passionate people, and the kind of environment that makes you sit up straighter