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The F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in PPE at @mercatus encourages research on the institutional arrangements that support free & prosperous societies.
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Joined May 2012
Frédéric Bastiat’s view on the proper legislative function is deeply rooted in his belief in individual liberty, free markets, and limited government. . ✍️ Frederic Bastiat, The Law (New York: Foundation for Economic Education, 1988), 68.
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Lida Maxwell’s new book, Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love, is out! Revisit Season 2, Episode 8 of #VirtualSentiments, where Kristen Collins interviews her on how identity and relationships shape activism and truth-telling.
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Can populism empower the people? Christopher J. Coyne and André Quintas argue that it sustains elite dominance through an illusion of participation, advocating instead for self-governance through decentralized, bottom-up democracy.
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Join us for meaningful dialogue and collaboration across disciplines, perspectives, and backgrounds! Learn more at
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Mercatus’s graduate fellowships connect you with a network of students, alumni, and scholars engaged in cutting-edge research in contemporary political economy.
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Apply now! Mercatus's fellowships for graduate students provide training and support for those interested in political economy.
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Who truly owns cultural heritage? On the latest episode of the #HayekProgramPodcast, Kwame Anthony Appiah critiques repatriation debates, arguing for a nuanced approach to museum collections that acknowledges the complexity of historical claims.
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Reflect on key moments from the 2024 Markets & Society Conference. Don't miss the opportunity to contribute to the 2025 edition—submit your paper proposal today. 📄
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Can economic freedom thrive under political unfreedom? Mark Koyama reviews Evan Osborne’s Markets with Chinese Characteristics, exploring the tension between liberalism and authoritarian governance in China’s economic history.
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Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year close tomorrow! Don’t miss the opportunity to advance your academic career in economics.
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✍️ Vincent Ostrom, The Political Theory of a Compound Republic: Designing the American Experiment (New York: Lexington Books, 2008), 83.
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How does public input influence corporate decision-making? On the Season 3 premiere of Virtual Sentiments, Kristen Collins interviews Kris Rose on Meta’s Community Forums, AI governance, and the challenges of transparency.
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How can behavioral economics deepen our understanding of political systems? Malte Dold and Paul Lewis explore fostering autonomy and capable agency to empower individuals through reflective decision-making.
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The wait is almost over! Season 3 of the Virtual Sentiments Podcast drops soon. Stay tuned! Incoming episodes with Kris Rose, Roos Slegers, Eileen Hunt, Alice Siu, Hannah Gais, and more. 📅 Launching January 29th. 🎙️
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How do we navigate an ever-changing economic world? Peter J. Boettke reflects on Mario Rizzo’s insights, emphasizing adaptive institutions, simple rules, and human creativity as keys to progress amid uncertainty.
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How should we approach the ethics of AI automation? Brian Kogelmann and Jeffrey Carroll argue that critiques must treat AI like past technologies, balancing concerns with transformative benefits through consistent policy evaluation.
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Mercatus Center’s alumni highlight the invaluable benefits of the PhD Fellowship. Apply today!
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What fueled the "great enrichment"? On the latest episode of the #HayekProgramPodcast, Deirdre McCloskey argues that liberal economic ideas drove unprecedented global prosperity and human flourishing.
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Season 3 of Virtual Sentiments is almost here! Tune in next Wednesday, January 29th, for episode one.
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