Liberty Fund

Individual liberty. Personal responsibility.
A free society.

These ideals are the cornerstone of Liberty Fund, a private educational foundation established to foster thought and encourage discussion of enduring issues pertaining to liberty.

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Inspired by Liberty

Liberty Fund was founded in 1960 by Pierre F. Goodrich to make a hopeful contribution to the “preservation, restoration, and development of individual liberty through investigation, research, and educational activity.”

Today, Liberty Fund offers a rich set of educational programs including Socratic-style conferences, thought-provoking books, and engaging online resources focused on the understanding and appreciation of the complex nature of a society of free and responsible individuals.

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Liberty Fund Books

We believe great books are vital sources of knowledge and experience and through reading we can learn from the past to impact the future. Our collection of more than 400 titles explores the ideal of liberty across many disciplines.

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Liberty Fund Conferences

Liberty Fund conferences seek to illuminate various aspects of individual liberty and responsibility through informal, open, yet serious, discussion of ideas that have shaped human civilization and free society.

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Online Resources

Liberty Fund offers a wealth of thought-provoking online resources and content ranging from blogs, videos, and podcasts to free downloadable books, interactive teacher resources, and much more.

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Liberty Fund Books 2021 Catalog

Explore our complete collection of 400+ titles. The digital catalog provides direct links to individual book pages on our website to make shopping for your favorite title easier than ever.

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Global Reach, Individual Impact

Liberty Fund has hosted thousands of conferences in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. These invitation-only events bring together scholars and professionals from a variety of backgrounds to explore ideas of liberty.

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Connect with Our Online Resources

From podcasts and videos to blogs and book reviews, explore our collection of online resources designed to explore the ideal of liberty every day of the week.

Econlib

October 15, 2021 The Pros and Cons of Irish Democracy

October 15, 2021 Milton Friedman and “Zero Cost” Expanded Government

October 15, 2021 An unsung success story

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October 14, 2021 Good News on Oil Spills

October 14, 2021 Give Leviathan an Inch…

Law & Liberty

October 15, 2021 Abusing the Power of the Purse

October 15, 2021 Saying Goodbye to the Transgender Debate

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October 15, 2021 The Education of the Knight

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October 14, 2021 The Promise of Populism

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October 14, 2021 A Justice for All Seasons

OLL

May 3, 2021 Humboldt’s State – and Ours (May 2021)

March 1, 2021 Keith E. Whittington, "John C. Calhoun, Constitutionalism, and Slavery" (March 2021)

March 1, 2021 Daniel B. Klein, "Meanings of Liberty: Aron, Constant, Berlin" (April 2021)

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February 7, 2021 Reflections on Libraries, Liberty, and Black History (February 2020)

AdamSmithWorks

Commerce, morality, equality, the rule of law, and the role of government . . . Welcome to the world of Adam Smith. Explore Smith’s life and works and access educational materials to learn about and teach concepts central to Adam Smith. From the famous Pin Factory, which illustrates Smith’s concept of the division of labor, to new and engaging research, we invite you to join a community of others interested in the works, life, and times of Adam Smith.

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Learn

Learn about Adam Smith, who is now most famous as the father of modern economics. Discover our collection of original videos and essays focused on Smith’s life.

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Read

Discover the works of Adam Smith in online, audio and print editions. Includes access to The Theory of Moral Sentiments, The Wealth of Nations, and more.

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