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The fall of the Berlin Wall, and Millennial Socialism

3 December 2019
Economic Theory

The fall of the Berlin Wall, and Millennial Socialism

Kristian Niemietz
3 December 2019
On 28 November, the IEA organised a panel discussion on the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the rise of … Continue reading “The fall of the Berlin Wall, and Millennial Socialism”

The Mirage of Democratic Socialism: a rejoinder (Part 1)

3 November 2018
Economic Theory

The Mirage of Democratic Socialism: a rejoinder (Part 1)

Kristian Niemietz
3 November 2018
Two out of five people under the age of 35 have a positive opinion of socialism. Two out of five … Continue reading “The Mirage of Democratic Socialism: a rejoinder (Part 1)”

Socialism: will next time be different? (Part 2)

26 June 2018
Economic Theory

Socialism: will next time be different? (Part 2)

Kristian Niemietz
26 June 2018
…continued from Part 1   On 21-24 June, the Alliance for Workers’ Liberty organised the conference ‘Socialism Makes Sense: Ideas … Continue reading “Socialism: will next time be different? (Part 2)”

Socialism: will next time be different? (Part 1)

24 June 2018
Economic Theory

Socialism: will next time be different? (Part 1)

Kristian Niemietz
24 June 2018
On 21-24 June, the Alliance for Workers’ Liberty organised the conference ‘Socialism Makes Sense: Ideas for Freedom 2018’ in London. … Continue reading “Socialism: will next time be different? (Part 1)”

What have socialism’s proponents really learned since the fall of the Berlin Wall?

16 April 2018
Economic Theory

What have socialism’s proponents really learned since the fall of the Berlin Wall?

Kristian Niemietz
16 April 2018
Socialism is extremely in vogue. Opinion pieces which tell us to stop obsessing over socialism’s past failures, and start to … Continue reading “What have socialism’s proponents really learned since the fall of the Berlin Wall?”

Motion: “This House believes that the Hammer and Sickle should be considered a hate symbol”

5 December 2017
Economic Theory

Motion: “This House believes that the Hammer and Sickle should be considered a hate symbol”

Kristian Niemietz
5 December 2017
On 04 December 2017, the University College London (UCL) Debating Society organised a debate with the above title. The IEA’s … Continue reading “Motion: “This House believes that the Hammer and Sickle should be considered a hate symbol””

100 years after the Russian Revolution, Paul Mason still doesn’t get it

7 November 2017
Markets and Morality

100 years after the Russian Revolution, Paul Mason still doesn’t get it

Kristian Niemietz
7 November 2017
When I was about 16, like many of my peers, I went through a brief “teenage commie phase”. Obviously I … Continue reading “100 years after the Russian Revolution, Paul Mason still doesn’t get it”

“But that wasn’t REAL socialism!” (Part 1: the USSR)

21 July 2017
Economic Theory

“But that wasn’t REAL socialism!” (Part 1: the USSR)

Kristian Niemietz
21 July 2017
Between 3 – 8 July 2017, the Institute of Economic Affairs and the Adam Smith Institute jointly held Freedom Week, … Continue reading ““But that wasn’t REAL socialism!” (Part 1: the USSR)”

Has ‘real’ socialism never been tried?

17 February 2017
Economic Theory

Has ‘real’ socialism never been tried?

Kristian Niemietz
17 February 2017
Socialism is popular in Britain. More popular than capitalism, at any rate. That was the result of a YouGov survey … Continue reading “Has ‘real’ socialism never been tried?”

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