The Austrian Austrians

Who we are
Who we are
We are a politically independent research institute that draws on the legacy of the Austrian School of Economics to examine public policies and identify economic alternatives with a view to promoting a free, responsible and prosperous society.
Mission Statement
Organization
Senior Fellows
Team
The Austrian School
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What we do
What we do
We publish economic studies and commentary, as well as host conferences and events, including the Europe-wide Free Market Road Show, to discuss and promote free market alternatives to policymakers, businesspeople, academics, and students.
Events
Free Market Road Show
European Resource Bank
Tax Freedom Day
Austrian Economics Conference
RatingEurope
Lectures for Students
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Get involved
We offer opportunities for like-minded and engaged people and organizations to partner with us, write for us, work for us, or donate.
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Latest from the AEC
Latest from the AEC
We deliver up-to-date analysis of the most pressing questions of our time.
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Mary Lucia Darst

Mary Lucia Darst is a DPhil in Music candidate at the University of Oxford. She holds an MA in History and Literature from Columbia University. In addition to working as a writer and researcher, she is a filmmaker and active classical musician.

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Controlled Digital Lending is on trial
Mary Lucia Darst about the legal battle between the Internet Archive and "Big Five" publishers over controlled digital lending and the First sale doctrine.
April 12th, 2023
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Candy-Coated Marxist Hallmark Movies
The Hallmark movie trope in which a young woman leaves "the City" where she cannot find love and fulfilment is nothing less than preaching candy-coated Marxism.
December 2nd, 2022