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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. […]

Just off the press: A brand new ecaef.org book presented by H.S.H. Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein at Pedro Schwartz’ 90th Birthday.   Indeed, economic analysis is woefully shortsighted when not grounded on a solid basis of liberal political philosophy. And conversely, political philosophy will be buffeted by the currents and crosswinds of mere fashion if […]

On the ‘useless preachings’ of a great liberal thinker. by Raffaele De Mucci (LUISS)   The purpose of this contribution is theoretical rather than historiographical. It aims to offer a reconstruction of some key aspects of Luigi Einaudi’s liberal thought, particularly those that are most relevant to understand Einaudi’s positioning regarding the “great divide” between […]

  Dear Friends of Freedom and Austrian Economic Thought, We are excited to invite you to contribute to the “PUBLISH WITH US” section of the European Center of Austrian Economics Foundation (ECAEF) website. ECAEF is dedicated to the advancement of the Austrian School of Economics and the principles of free markets and individual liberty. Your voice and […]