The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) is a conservative libertarian think tank that " educates people on the value of personal freedom, free enterprise, property rights, limited government, and sound money."[1] The organization divides its efforts into three priority focus areas of "Monetary Economics," "Economics and Economic Freedom," and "Defending Freedom, Combatting Collectivism."[2] AIER is the "oldest economic research institute in the United States."[3]

AIER was founded in 1933 by Edward C. Harwood, an economist and investment advisor. It is located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.[4] Since January 2022, the organization's president has been Dr. William P. Ruger.[5]

  1. ^ "Our Mission". About AIER. American Institute for Economic Research. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  2. ^ "About AIER". American Institute for Economic Research. American Institute for Economic Research. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  3. ^ Owens, Carole. "Connections: The Huckleberry King of the Berkshires". The Berkshire Edge. The Berkshire Edge. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Charity Navigator - Rating for American Institute for Economic Research". Charity Navigator. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  5. ^ AIER Staff. "AIER Welcomes Will Ruger". American Institute for Economic Research. American Institute for Economic Research. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
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