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Mani Basharzad

Mani Basharzad is a junior research associate at the Institute of Economic Affairs. As an economic journalist, he has contributed to the Epoch Times, MoneyWeek, National Review, and the Cato Institute and is a regular columnist for CapX. He is an Asia Freedom Fellow at the London School of Economics’ Hayek Programme in Economics and Liberal Political Economy.

Articles by Mani Basharzad

Nov 19, 2025 · Mani Basharzad

What Is Wrong with Economics Education?

How many times does an undergraduate economics student hear the name “Hayek” in his or her courses? The answer, in most programs, is close to zero. This is surprising. Friedrich…