In Defence of
Liberty
The newsletter of the Liberty Institute (internet edition)
No.3, March 1999
In this issue
IPR Protects
Indian Agriculture: It
summarises some of the most controversial IPR issue connected to Indian
agriculture - turmeric, neem, cotton, basmati rice, and points out how
IPR would help Indian farmers
Market is
Environment Friendly: A
study by the Liberty Institute of the environmental labeling scheme
in India, found that unrestrained markets, with open competition and free
trade is beneficial for consumers, producers as well as the environment.
Julian L.
Simon Centre: Liberty Institute's unique resource
centre that focuses on classical liberal, free market literature, with
a special emphasis on environmental issues, is named after one of our best
friends, as a tribute to the man who continues to be our inspiration.
Union Budget
1999-2000: A look at some of
the unanswered questions that the budget failed to address.
Rule of Law:
Ajay Gandhi argues that without this all else will fail.
Power and
the Citizen: Manoj Padki points out that the popular
conception of a government that is rooted in the idea of a benevolent king
- Raama Rajya - creates the basic problem that absolute power corrupts
absolutely.
Privatise
Money: Rakesh Wadhwa blames the government for the recent
turmoil in the world's money market, and calls for an end to government
monopoly over issue of currency.
Liberty Reports:
A brief account of our activities over the past year.
The Road
Ahead: An outline of our plans for the future.
The Fountainhead
Essay Contest '98: The results of the contest. The first
prize winning essay is available on line. Following the very positive response,
we are planning a wider contest in 1999.
We invite articles, relevant news items and announcements.
Comments, criticism and suggestions are most welcome. Please write
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