Economic history
Kyrylo Kashtanov
A case study for Ukraine. British entrepreneurs created a powerful military aviation industry under the bombardment of the Third Reich in just six months.
Governance and Regulations
How to recognize the signs of an approaching perfect storm, what are the causes and threats of a perfect storm in the global economy and financial system? How to prepare and how to act?
Latest publications
Ludwig von Mises: the return of genius
Ludwig von Mises and the rethinking of the significance of the Austrian School of Economics for a prosperous world. Why did Mises’ teachings — praxeology, business cycles, and the laws of the market economy — not become mainstream? The implementation of Mises’ ideas as a chance for Ukraine’s economic recovery.
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Ludwig von Mises: the return of genius
Ludwig von Mises and the rethinking of the significance of the Austrian School of Economics for a prosperous world. Why did Mises’ teachings — praxeology, business cycles, and the laws of the market economy — not become mainstream? The implementation of Mises’ ideas as a chance for Ukraine’s economic recovery.
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Breaking free from the clutches of corruption
This phenomenon is not unique to Ukraine. In most European Union countries, citizens recognize the existence of corruption in government. Is there a recipe that can pull countries out of the clutches of corruption?
A Beginner Reformer’s Manual: How to Cut Government Spending
Why is cutting government expenditures the hardest — and the most crucial — task for any reformer?
Trending
Inflation in Ukraine
minimum wage
foreign investment
international aid
Reсonstruction of Ukraine
rising unemployment
Indexes
Index
2025 year
Shows that the period of time one needs to work to purchase a basic set of goods and services is determined by the balance of time and resources.
Index
2024 year
Shows the degree of government orientation towards the application of scientific knowledge, the best historical experience and axioms of common sense or the economic IQ of the country.
Index
2024 year
The Index shows the effectiveness and reliability of the country's legal and economic institutions and management system for the implementation of all participants will in the mode of open international competition for material and intangible resources and assets.
Events
30Вересня
Essay Contest for Students, Graduate Students, and Young Researchers
Do you have great ideas for Ukraine’s economic growth?
Are you interested in economics, free enterprise, and the concept of a minimal state?
Would you like to develop your analytical skills and demonstrate academic thinking?
Every participant who meets the requirements will receive a certificate from the organizers, confirming their research and civic engagement, intellect, and passionate drive.
Application deadline: October 31, 2025.
Participant age: up to 35 years old.
COMPETITION PRIZES: Cash awards for the winners, diplomas for participants, publication of the best essays on the organizers’ websites, opportunities for further collaboration, and additional prizes and distinctions from the competition partners.
TOPICS
- Freedom and responsibility: Is Ukrainian society ready for a smaller state role?
- Personal freedoms under martial law: Where is the line between security and liberty?
- How liberal ideas can help overcome corruption in Ukraine.
- The state or the citizens: who drives reconstruction and economic growth? 5. Free enterprise as the path to Ukraine’s postwar recovery.
- Economic freedoms as the foundation of resilience in times of crisis.
- Liberal values as the basis of a new political culture in Ukraine.
TIMELINE
October 1–31, 2025, with the award ceremony to take place by November 30, 2025.
You can read and download the full competition guidelines below.
We encourage creativity and a strong interest in promoting the IDEAS OF FREEDOM in Ukraine.
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