Mannkal Economic Education Foundation
Australian think tank
The Mannkal Economic Education Foundation is a free market think tank headquartered in Perth, Western Australia.[1]
Location
The think tank is located at 3/31 on Hood Street in Subiaco, Western Australia, a suburb of Perth.[2]
Overview
It was founded in 1997 by Executive Director Ron Manners.[1] Since its founding, Mannkal has sent over 500 students to various conferences in Australia and overseas.[1]
Mannkal aims to "strengthen the free market system in Western Australia and Australia, by promoting ideals of voluntary co-operation, choice, personal rights, limited government and responsible resourcefulness of individuals."[3] It does this by financing and organising:
- Events that allow individuals to exchange ideas defending free markets.
- Seminars and student scholarships to promote the greater understanding of the concepts that underpin free societies.
- Policy papers on relevant topics pertaining to Western Australia.
- An alternative book store for economic and Australian history books.
Board of directors
- Ron Manners, Chairman.[4]
- Neil Fearis, Director.[4]
- Jenny Manners, Director.[4]
- Mac Nichols, Director.[4]
- Lyndon Rowe, Director.[4]
- Bill Stacey, Director.[4]
- David Stevens, Director.[4]
References
External links
- Official website