9 November 2019
Dr Kristian Niemietz writes for The Spectator
Reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Dr Kristian Niemietz reminds us that while socialists may never start out with the intention of building totalitarian societies, it still always turns out that way.
Writing for the Spectator, Kristian argues that while “trendy milennial socialists” may dismiss the GDR as a particular kind of authoritarian, top -down socialism, political repression and economic failure are in fact “in the DNA of socialism.”
Read the full piece here.
Read Dr Kristian Niemietz’ latest book ‘Socialism: The Failed Idea That Never Dies’ here.
Writing for the Spectator, Kristian argues that while “trendy milennial socialists” may dismiss the GDR as a particular kind of authoritarian, top -down socialism, political repression and economic failure are in fact “in the DNA of socialism.”
Read the full piece here.
Read Dr Kristian Niemietz’ latest book ‘Socialism: The Failed Idea That Never Dies’ here.
Economic Theory
Professor Len Shackleton quoted in The Sun
9 November 2019
Media Coverage
IEA research referenced by the Financial Times
9 November 2019
Media Coverage
Kate Andrews writes for City AM
9 November 2019