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Why Elinor Ostrom?

The institute is named in honour of Elinor Ostrom, first woman ever awarded with a Nobel Prize in Economics. Ostrom's pioneering ideas on economic analysis, the importance of freedom of association and the role of institutions and civic participation set a benchmark and guide the activity of this think tank.

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Founding principles

1. Acceptance of pluralism

2. Practise of tolerance

3. Protection of civil rights

4. Defence of individual liberties

5. Promotion of inclusive institutions

6. Development of open societies

7. Creation of a free market economy

8. Commitment to fiscal moderation

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A Conversation with Deirdre McCloskey

Interview to Deirdre McCloskey, Distinguished Professor of Economics, History, English and Communication at the University of Illinois, Chicago, and author of the Burgeois Trilogy

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Hive Mind: How Your Nation’s IQ Matters So Much More Than Your Own. Interview with Garett Jones

09/09/2018

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