Ideas Have Consequences: Economists for Ukraine Contest
At the end of the Soviet era, Ukraine faced missed opportunities for economic reform. Now, the Ideas Have Consequences Contest (IHCC) invites students worldwide to contribute to Ukraine’s post-war economic […]
An Evening with Tal Tsfany, President of the Ayn Rand Institute
On the 29th of August 2023, the Mannkal office was graced by the presence of Tal Tsfany, President of the Ayn Rand Institute. Tal enlightened an eager audience on the […]
An Evening with the Ukrainian Ambassador: Vasyl Myroshnychenko
On the 15th of August 2023, the Mannkal office was delighted by the presence of Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, and Adviser to the Minister […]
Australia’s Own Champion of Public Choice: An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Geoffrey Brennan
On the Fourth of July, The University of Notre Dame Australia hosted the Freedom to Choose Conference: Australia’s Champion of Public Choice: An Appreciation of the Life and Works of […]
300 Years Old and Still Not Dead! Adam Smith: His Life, Work and Legacy
https://youtu.be/KZFPDXXGCSU 300 years ago, in a sleepy Scottish town, Adam Smith was born. The world was never the same again. Often identified as the father of economics and the father […]
Mannkal goes to Pinjarra!
When reflecting on liberal philosophy and free market ideas, it is easy to speculate on an abstract response to a hypothetical threat or crisis. Hindsight and distance allow individuals to […]
What is keeping Australia afloat?
Mates for Mining On Friday November 20, 2020, Mannkal hosted the fast-growing “Mates for Mining” morning tea. This simple idea is to recognise those in the sector, especially those who […]
Where the Ancient and Modern Converge (Eurasia week 6)
We were received by our tour supervisor Dr Sherry Sufi at Ben Gurion International Airport for an enlightening week of history abridged to present tensions. The tailored program kicked off […]
Discussions in the District (Americas week 5)
Last week on the Friday, we shifted accommodation from Arlington, Virginia to Noma, D.C. Our group was pleased with the industrial-chic styling of our apartment, gym facilities and a wonderful, […]
Schönbrunn, Strudels and Spontaneity (Eurasia week 5)
After battling freezing temperatures during our week in Copenhagen, we jetted off to Vienna expecting to be faced with similar conditions. We were pleasantly surprised to hop off the plane […]
The Shining City Upon a Hill (Americas week 5)
On Saturday afternoon we touched down in Washington DC. Being the political nerds that most of us are, we were very excited to be in the heart of the political […]
Schooters, Socialism and Schooners (Eurasia week 4)
Our two weeks in London were enjoyable but equally jam-packed, so it’s fair to say the group boarded the flight to Copenhagen with an added sense of enthusiasm knowing we […]