Bryan Caplan's Homepage: GMU Economics professor, Bryan Caplan's web page is a wonderful source for information related to communism, libertarianism, and George Mason University-style economics. He also finds the time to blog at EconLog with Arnold Kling. Make sure to check out his new book, The Myth of the Rational Voter.
Cato Institute: The Cato Institute seeks to broaden the parameters of public policy debate to allow consideration of the traditional American principles of limited government, individual liberty, free markets and peace.
Chris Coyne's Homepage: Chris Coyne is one of my closest friends. Chris has a nice web page (which inspired me to design my own page) with links to his publications and working papers. He also has some detailed lecture notes from the courses he teaches and links to other interesting economics web sites. Those interested in academic economics should definitely check out his papers on reconstruction, and his new book, After War.
Division of Labour: Division of Labour is a web blog run by a number of good economists, including my good friend Bob Lawson. The blog provides readers with all kinds of interesting information on economics, current policy issues, sports economics, and running.
The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE): FEE was founded in 1946 by Leonard E. Read and given direction by its adviser, the eminent Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises. Throughout the years FEE's mission has remained resolute: to study the moral and intellectual foundation of a free society and to share its knowledge with individuals everywhere. FEE is located in Irvington-on-Hudson, New York, and I was fortunate enough to attend two summer seminars there in the summers of 1999 and 2000.
The Fund for American Studies: The Fund for American Studies advances the values of freedom, democracy, and a free market economy by sponsoring educational programs of the highest quality for students with outstanding leadership potential. These programs include institutes that prepare young people for honorable leadership by educating them in the theory, practice, and benefits of a free society. One of the Fund's main programs is the American Institute on Political and Economic Systems (AIPES). AIPES is an academic program designed to explore the political, economic and cultural issues of the world as it grows under democratic principles. There are three programs--one in Greece, one in the Czech Republic, and one in Hong Kong. The programs bring students from many different countries together to discuss topics in political economy. In the summer of 2002 and 2003, I was a teaching assistant for Pete Boettke in the Prague, Czech Republic program.
Green Day's Official Fan Site: Hands down, Green Day is the best contemporary band. Keep up with the latest news and concert information.
The Independent Institute: The mission of The Independent Institute is to transcend the all-too-common politicization and superficiality of public policy research and debate, redefine the debate over public issues, and foster new and effective directions for government reform.
The Institute for Humane Studies: The mission of IHS is to support the achievement of a freer society by discovering and facilitating the development of talented, productive students, scholars, and other intellectuals who share an interest in liberty and who demonstrate the potential to help change the current climate of opinion to one more congenial to the principles and practice of freedom.
Marginal Revolution: Marginal Revolution is a web blog run by George Mason University Economics professors, Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok. The blog brings readers interesting (and often profound) insights on a variety of topics related to economics, politics, and current events.
The Mercatus Center: The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is an education, research and outreach organization. Mercatus works with scholars, policy experts, and government officials to bridge academic learning and real world practice. While attending George Mason University, I was a research fellow in the Mercatus Center's Global Prosperity Initiative (GPI) program. GPI supported my field work in the Czech Republic and Botswana. Researchers at GPI are attempting to discover and create knowledge about the necessary conditions for positive social change, communicate that knowledge to decision-makers, and stimulate action that promotes human flourishing and the freedom to prosper.
Peter Leeson's Homepage: Peter Leeson is another one of my good friends from GMU, and he is one of the most talented students GMU has ever had (along with Chris Coyne, who I mentioned above). Pete is a prolific writer who has looked closely at self-regulation among bandits in Africa and pirates around the world. His paper, "Comparing Apples" is an important contribution to the transition literature.
Political Economy Research Center (PERC): PERC is the nation's oldest and largest institute dedicated to original research that brings market principles to resolving environmental problems. I attended a seminar on "Free Market Environmentalism" in Bozeman, Montana in the summer of 2001. It was probably the best seminar I have ever participated in. Terry Anderson and P.J. Hill were absolutely amazing in the classroom. And, having free time in Montana wasn't too bad either.
Rolling Stones Fan Site: Follow the best band ever at this site and keep up on the latest rumors about new tours, surprise appearances, etc.
Society for the Development of Austrain Economics: The goal of the SDAE is to advance the ideas of Menger, Mises, and Hayek and other economists of the Austrian school through both internal development and interaction with the ideas of other related approaches to economics. In November, 2003, I received a graduate student award at the SDAE Meetings in San Antonio for my work related to Botswana's post-colonial development.
The Voluntaryist: Voluntaryists are advocates of non-political, non-violent strategies to achieve a free society. We reject electoral politics, in theory and in practice, as incompatible with libertarian principles. Governments must cloak their actions in an aura of moral legitimacy in order to sustain their power, and political methods invariably strengthen that legitimacy. Voluntaryists seek instead to delegitimize the State through education, and we advocate withdrawal of the cooperation and tacit consent on which State power ultimately depends.
Walter Williams's Homepage: GMU Economics professor, Walter Williams, is one of the most well known economists in the world. Professor Williams's homepage is full of useful resources for advanced undergraduate students and students beginning graduate studies. Students interested in Economics must take a look at Professor Williams's book recommendations and recommended journal articles. In addition, Professor Williams runs a weekly syndicated column that's available on-line. Professor Williams's columns (available here) do a great job of illustrating why economics at GMU is so unique (and so much fun).
