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  We are very excited to share that Europe’s largest pro-liberty event is coming to Prague! The 13th LibertyCon Europe by Students For Liberty will be held in the Czech Republic in 2025. Come and hear renowned speakers such as Johan Norberg, Lawrence Reed, David Friedman, Deirdre McCloskey and many more. Save the date, and […]

The Education Market: Thought On The Benefits Of Competition Marcos Lüdy ABSTRACT In this essay, a comprehensive approach to the educational phenomenon will be undertaken, starting with a praxeological analysis to address general questions about the feasibility of incorporating market principles and free competition into the education sector. Accordingly, an argument will be developed in […]

  The Mischaracterization of Education as a Merit Good Garret Thomas Molloy ABSTRACT This essay advances three claims (1) The current provision of public education characterizes education as a merit good. This characterization motivates state intervention to correct for merit good’s characteristics of positive externalities and consumer uncertainty (2) The provision of free public education […]

The Public-Private Paradox of Education: Merit Good or Negative Externality? Patrick Tecklenburg ABSTRACT This essay explores education`s multifaceted role as a private, a public and a merit good, with an intertwined reflection on its historical evolution and modern-day relevance. From its origins as a privilege, mainly only affordable by the elite to the widespread vision […]

Is education a public or a private good? Who gains from being educated? Olivia Liane Opitz   ABSTRACT This article examines whether education should be considered a private or public good and analyses the impact of both approaches on individuals and society. An equitable and accessible education system promotes social cohesion, economic stability and innovation. […]