American Institute for Economic Research
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The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is one of the oldest economic research organizations in the United States. The Institute is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3), scientific and charitable organization. It operates independently, representing no fund, concentration of wealth, or other special interests. AIER conducts research into a wide array of economic problems covering topics as diverse as Fundamental Economics, Public Policy, and Personal Finance.
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[edit] History and Mission
With the sum of $200, AIER was founded in 1933 by Colonel E.C. Harwood as a private, independent, scientific, and educational charitable organization. Since its founding, AIER has focused on the economic benefits of free markets, disciplined fiscal and monetary policies, limited government, and currencies freely converted into gold.
AIER plans its research to help individuals protect their personal interests and those of the nation and seeks to disseminate its research widely to the general public.
[edit] Research and Publications
AIER has two regular publications, the twice monthly Research Reports and once monthly Economic Education Bulletin.
[edit] Other Programs and Activities
Other activities conducted by AIER include a summer educational program, seminars that feature prominent guest lectures, academic conferences, and support for economists in training.
[edit] Educational Fellowships
Educational Fellowships offer an opportunity for promising students and scholars to share experiences, conduct research, and interact with the Institute's staff of professional Economists.
[edit] Academic Conferences
Academic conferences are held as often as twice a year at the AIER campus in Great Barrington. Past conferences have focused on topics such as Property Rights, Gold, and The Role of the Dollar. Conferences often feature prominent speakers and Economist such as Anna J. Schwartz
[edit] Funding and Support
Financial support for AIER comes primarily from the small annual fees of thousands of sustaining members, from sales of its publications, and from tax-deductible contributions.
