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The '''Institute for Humane Studies''' (IHS) is a right-wing, libertarian, think tank based at George Mason Univ. IHS was created in 1961 by [[Baldy Harper]], an [[economics]] [[professor]] at [[Cornell University]]. Today IHS mostly hands out grants/scholarships to libertarian students, provides grants or support to libertarian professionals in various fields, and sponsors seminars across the United States about libertarian economics. | The '''Institute for Humane Studies''' (IHS) is a right-wing, libertarian, think tank based at George Mason Univ. IHS was created in 1961 by [[Baldy Harper]], an [[economics]] [[professor]] at [[Cornell University]]. Today IHS mostly hands out grants/scholarships to libertarian students, provides grants or support to libertarian professionals in various fields, and sponsors seminars across the United States about libertarian economics. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:31, 20 September 2015
 Institute for Humane Studies     | |
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| Founder | F. A. "Baldy" Harper |
| Type | • think tank • charity |
| Sponsored by | Scaife Foundations |
The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) is a right-wing, libertarian, think tank based at George Mason Univ. IHS was created in 1961 by Baldy Harper, an economics professor at Cornell University. Today IHS mostly hands out grants/scholarships to libertarian students, provides grants or support to libertarian professionals in various fields, and sponsors seminars across the United States about libertarian economics.
Contents
Personnel
- Nigel Ashford Senior Program Officer
Affiliations
References, Resources and Contact
Contact
- Institute for Humane Studies
- at George Mason University
- 3301 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 440
- Arlington VA 22201-4432
- t: 800.697.8799 (toll-free)
- fax: 703.993.4890
Sponsor
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Scaife Foundations | Grant-making foundation overseen by the late right-wing billionaire Richard Mellon Scaife. |
Many thanks to our Patrons who cover ~2/3 of our hosting bill. Please join them if you can.
References
- ↑ Who We Are, Liberty Club (Accessed: 21 September 2007)
- ↑ The LSE Hayek Society mailed out a notice on 13 February 2008 indicating 14 seminars for students with "The cost of participation, housing, and meals is covered".
