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Mannkal's Focus
Greetings!,
April has started in an exciting way at Mannkal, with Tom G. Palmer, Executive Vice President at the Atlas Economic Research Foundation and Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, visiting Perth as a special guest of both Mannkal and the Institute of Public Affairs. Whilst in Perth, Tom discussed his most recent book 'After the Welfare State', as well as a wide range of topics surrounding the future of free markets and libertarian thought. Please click here to watch Dr Tom Palmer speak at the event.
We also welcomed Tom as the keynote speaker for our first Mannkal/ECOMS Student Dinner for the year on the 4th April. The event was a great success and was received with great enthusiasm and feedback from the student guests in attendance! To view photos from the event, please click here.
Mannkal also sent four scholars to the Australian Libertarian Conference in Sydney. Students learned from world class guest speakers on topics including; the Moral and Historical Case for Freedom, Rethinking Externalities, and How Big Government Helps Big Business. Mark Maciolek, one of the scholars who attended the conference, discusses his experiences here. Please watch our Scholarships + Internship Section of Focus for updates on our latest opportunities!
This month also saw the loss of one of freedom's greatest allies, Margaret Thatcher. As a long time admirer of this great former politician and global game-changer, I felt compelled to reflect on the 'the kind of woman she is'. Please click here to read the piece.
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My regular Mannerisms this month features 'Government greed raises its head; again.'
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The Practicalities of Gold and Silver as Legal Tender
Geoff Candy, Director of Economics at the American Principles Project explains exactly how gold and silver would work as legal tender and why he supports such legislation. An interesting perspective, especially given the volatile global monetary environment at present! More > > >
Margaret Thatcher Exposed The Infantile Illusions of Socialism
For a brief but informative reflection on Margaret Thatcher's political career, this article by Kyle Smith is a must read. More > > >
'Rampant welfarism' Causing World Debt Crisis: Tom Palmer on ABC RN
During his time in Australia, Dr Tom G Palmer sat down to discuss the problems of the 'welfare state' and its relevance to Australia. An interesting debate that quashes a few well established politcal myths! More > > >
Europe's Accounting Rules are Destroying Its Banks
Bloomberg contributor Gordon Kerr discusses the worrying accounting standards of the EU and questions how severly skewed the reports by banks regarding their financial health could be as a result. More > > >
Stifled by the Party Line
Dan Ryan, an Australian Lawyer based in Hong Kong and Director of the Lion Rock Institute, provides an interesting perspective and comparison between China and Australia on how identity politics stifles political debate. More > > > |
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Upcoming Events |
HETSA Conference, 4th - 6th July, Perth
The History of Economic Thought Society of Australia will be hosting their 26th annual conference at the University of Western Australia Business School, Perth. This year, eminent speakers from around the world will be in attendance to discuss a variety of topics surrounding Economics, Law and History. For more information about this event, please click here.
Mannkal is pleased to offer several scholarships to students looking to attend this conference, which will waive their registration and entry fee. To apply, please sumbit your CV and a 300 word response outlining why would you like to attend the conference. Please note this conference is most suitable to those in their final or postgraduate years of study. Please submit your application to donna@mannkal.org by 20th May, 2013. . |
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Student Internship Opportunities | |
Lion Rock Institute Winter Program, Hong Kong
Mannkal is pleased to announce a three week student internship program at the Lion Rock Institute, Hong Kong. The Lion Rock Institute is a leading free market think-tank in Hong Kong, committed to promoting and retaining liberty and economic freedom throughout the region. The program is for three weeks and will commence during the winter break period.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter to donna@mannkal.org outlining why you would like to attend and what you would be able to contribute through the program. To view blog entries from previous Lion Rock interns, please click here. |
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Student Blogs! | |
Atlas Foundation, Washington DC
Kim Phan and Alex McVey, two Mannkal scholars, recently returned from interning at the Atlas Foundation in the United States. Click here to read their blog entries.
Frontier Centre for Public Policy, Canada
To learn more about our 2013 FCPP intern Genevieve Mitchell's experience in Winnepeg, Canada, please click here .
ACE-CPPR Winter School, India Mannkal Scholar, Emma Rowe, has been interning and participating in a research program facilitated by the Asia Centre for Enterprise (ACE) and the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR). Click here to learn more about Emma's experiences.
Fraser Institute, Canada
Angus Duncan has been busy at the Fraser Institute in Vancouver as an intern during the last several months. To hear more about his time in Canada, please click here. |
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Free Office Equipment | |
(Be quick and claim these items which are surplus to our requirements).
- Commander NT PABX Phone Exchange with 6 Handsets
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Mannerisms |
'Government greed raises its head; again.' More > > |
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