Author Archives: HHG

Photo Exhibition and Lectures: Friday 23 August 16–18

23 August has been designated, by the European Parliament, as European Day of remembrance for victims of totalitarianism, both communism and nazism. On this day in 1939 Hitler and Stalin made their non-aggression pact, launching the 2nd World War and … Continue reading

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Icelandic Tax Liberation Day 2013

In 2013, the Icelandic Tax Liberation Day is, according to calculations made by the Young Independents, on July 7th. This is the day when people can start to work for themselves and are liberated from having to work any longer … Continue reading

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Conference on Darwin, Evolution and Liberty

The Mont Pelerin Society, an international academy, or debating society, of classical liberals and conservatives, founded in 1947 by Friedrich von Hayek, devoted its regional meeting in the Galapagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador, 22–29 June 2013, to “Evolution, … Continue reading

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June–December 2013: RNH Events

Twenty events are planned in the latter half of 2013, organised, co-sponsored or supported by RNH. One of the most important research areas of RNH is “green capitalism”, the exploration of possibilities of solving environmental problems by defining property rights … Continue reading

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Seminar Remembering Totalitarian Victims

A seminar was held in Warsaw 14–15 May 2013 on how best to remember and honour the victims of 20th Century totalitarianism, both Communism and Nazism. Scholars estimate that Communism cost about 100 million lives, and Nazism about 20 million … Continue reading

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Arnason: Icelandic Quota System Efficient

Two members of the RNH Academic Council gave lectures at the board meeting and conference of AECR, Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists, in Reykjavik 9–12 May 2013. Professor Ragnar Arnason spoke about the utilisation of natural resources, arguing that, … Continue reading

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