Mannkal Economic Education Foundation

The Mannkal Economic Education Foundation is a free market think tank headquartered in Perth, Western Australia.[1]

Sign of the Mannkal Economic Education Foundation on the main door on Hood Street.

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 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.

It maintains the Project Western Australia with the Institute of Public Affairs.[4]

Board of directors

References
  1. Francis Thornton, Manners' good work benefits students, Kalgoorlie Miner, February 9, 2012
  2. Official website: Contact Us
  3. Official website, Mission
  4. "Institute of Public Affairs: Project Western Australia". Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  5. Official website, Our People
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