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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.
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.
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.
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
January 23, 2021
Was Osama Bin Laden an Entrepreneur?
January 22, 2021
Appreciating Walter Williams
January 22, 2021
Interest rates and housing affordability
January 22, 2021
John Kay on Mariana Mazzucato’s Capitalism
January 21, 2021
Valerie Ramey Has the Same Quandary I Do
Law & Liberty
January 22, 2021
Democracies and Double Standards
January 22, 2021
To Bigotry No Sanction
January 21, 2021
Becoming Civil Again
January 21, 2021
Pandemic Nightmares
January 21, 2021
The Illiberals’ Scientific Dilemma
OLL
November 12, 2020
The Intellectual Portrait Series: A Conversation with Steve Pejovich ()
October 5, 2020
Mikko Tolonen, "Mandeville, Hayek and Politics of Self-esteem" (October 2020)
September 2, 2020
Ruth Scurr, "J.S. Mill & Life Writing" (August 2020)
June 3, 2020
Adam J. Macleod, "Bagehot and the Causes of Our Crises" [January 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 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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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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Dive into an ever-evolving collection of original and curated material to help you and your students think more deeply about Adam Smith.
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Watch and discuss the video series “An Animal that Trades,” explore video and audio commentary, and join in online reading groups.
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January 14, 2021
Cryptocurrency, Money, and Adam Smith
December 29, 2020
An Interview with Adam Smith: Part 3
December 22, 2020
An Interview with Adam Smith: Part 2
December 18, 2020
An Interview with Adam Smith: Part 1*
December 4, 2020
A Brief History of the Editions of TMS: Part 2