CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF LIBERTY

In 1946, Leonard E. Read established the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) as the original free market education organization in the U.S.

Eighty years later, the mission remains the same: to inspire, educate, and connect future leaders with the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society.

Timeless principles never go out of style.

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Founded in 1946, FEE is the original home of free-market economic thinking in America.

FEE’s popular digital content and in-person programs turn complex ideas into practical tools for living your best life and making the world a better place.

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Spain’s Poor Job Market Is Causing an Exodus

Quality of life in Spain is among the highest in the world, but that isn’t enough to prevent young Spaniards from seeking careers abroad. The country has always struggled with high unemployment rates, especially among 15–25-year-olds, almost a quarter of whom are currently out of work. As a result, many young Spaniards, especially those with […]

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