IEA socialism research referenced by the Washington Examiner

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IEA socialism research referenced by the Washington Examiner

20 July 2021

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IEA research referenced in Washington Examiner

Research conducted by IEA Head of Political Economy, Dr Kristian Niemietz, was referenced in an article for the Washington Examiner.

Kristian’s book ‘Socialism: The Failed Idea That Never Dies‘ was referenced as evidence that every socialist experiment has failed and contributed to appalling human rights atrocities and economic collapse.

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